Deputy Director of Communications
Deputy Director of Communications
City of New York
Bronx, NY
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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.
Minimum Qualifications
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
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.
, $91,768.00 – $91,768.00
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.
Minimum Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
- High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
- 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.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
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.
, $91,768.00 – $91,768.00
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