Deputy Director of Communications - Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County

JOB SUMMARY:

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks 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 Deputy Director 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 Deputy Director 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:

• Handle media inquiries, arrange interviews, and organize press conferences.
• Write press releases, external newsletters, and internal communications such as memos and newsletters.
• Prepare speeches, testimony, and PowerPoint for DA.
• Attend court proceedings.
• Accompany DA to events, meetings, and external press conferences.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master's degree and experience as a journalist covering crime, the criminal justice system, and police issues in New York City for seven to 10 years can be coupled with experience as a public information officer or spokesperson role in these areas.
• A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience is required.
• Must have knowledge of the diversity and complexity of Bronx County.
• Strong understanding of the Criminal Justice system, police issues, and the NYC and Bronx communities.
• A valid license is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, MS Teams, Zoom, and social media.
• Excellent written, oral, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to effectively engage in inter- and intra-agency collaboration and navigate a variety of systems.
• Ability to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

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/3hFS8,  or go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ à Locate the "Search open jobs" field à Enter the Job ID 636228.

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.