JOB SUMMARY:
The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Communications/Public Information Office is looking for a Public Information Officer, who should have strong knowledge of New York City, the Bronx, the Criminal Justice System, police issues and crime as well as past experience as a journalist covering these subjects. The Public Information Officer will use their knowledge and experience to assist the Communications Director in handling media requests and disseminating news of the Bronx District Attorney’s Office to the media and the public as well as handling internal communications for the Office.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Draft press releases
• Post items to website and social media, monitor Internet and social media
• Draft internal communications such as memos, newsletters
• Prepare talking points and presentations for use by District Attorney
• Attend court proceedings
• Communicate with all levels of office staff, the media, external agencies and the public
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in media, community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience in journalism related to the duties as described above.
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the agency as well as the media, other city agencies and the public.
• Strong understanding of the Criminal Justice system and police issues and the NYC and Bronx communities.
• Ability to handle multiple challenging assignments simultaneously.
• Must be detailed oriented with superior organizational, analytical, writing and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access), Powerpoint, HTML, Adobe skills and social media.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

To Apply

We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office. To apply, cut and paste the following link into the browser: https://us.smrtr.io/YmyV or go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ à Locate the "Search open jobs" field à Enter the Job ID 612580.

Upon your completion of the city application through Smartrecruiter, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at bxdarecruit@bronxda.nyc.gov.

**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorney’s Office qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.