Position Summary:
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office (DANY) seeks a Media Relations Specialist to join its Communications team. DANY is one of the nation’s preeminent prosecutor’s offices and a leader in the development of innovative crime fighting strategies and justice reform initiatives.

 Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Pitch/place compelling stories in print, broadcast, and web media to showcase the office’s work to fight crime and reform the criminal justice system.
• Field inquiries from local, national, and international news outlets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists with an eye towards new outlets and audiences.
• Enhance the office’s relationships with community, ethnic, and emerging media.
• Draft press releases, media advisories, and pitch materials.
• Coordinate press conferences and public events.
• Identify and publicize prosecutions that showcase the office’s key priorities.
• Perform on-call press duty, including occasional after-hours and weekend availability (compensated).
• Perform other related tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Three to five years of related work experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with staff in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff, other law enforcement agencies, and outside organizations.
• Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.
• Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with New York City media preferred.
• Interest in criminal justice, government, and politics a plus.

Commitment:

• One (1) year commitment to hiring bureau.