Communications Intern

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking an intern for the New York County District Attorney's Office Press Office. You will support communications by compiling daily news clips and monitoring media coverage relevant to the office's work.

You may observe court proceedings and report back to the Press Office; duties include tracking social media activity. A strong interest in criminal justice and solid writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student in college or graduate school.
• Preferred majors: Political Science, English, Journalism, Communications; Pre-Law encouraged.
• Strong writing and research abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage daily news clips relevant to the office's work.
• Monitor the office's media presence and coverage.
• Observe court proceedings and report back to the Press Office.
• Monitor social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook.

Skills

Criminal justice interest

Writing

Internet research

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

College student or graduate student in Political Science/English/Journalism/Communications

Pre-Law concentration preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Job Category: Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs
• Salary Band: $10 to $20
• Compensation: USD 17.5 - USD 18

Job Description

The New York County District Attorney’s Office seeks an intern for its Press Office. In this position the Intern is responsible for providing communications related support to the office.

• Creating and managing a daily compilation of news clips relevant to the work of the office.
• Monitoring the Office’s presence in the media.
• Observing court proceedings including noteworthy arraignments, hearings, trials, and sentencings, and reporting back to the Press Office.
• Monitoring social media platforms, including Twitter and Facebook.

In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, all candidates must possess the following:

• Political Science, English, Journalism, or Communications Major, or a student with a Pre-Law concentration is preferred.

Preferred Requirements/Skills

• Must be extremely interested in criminal justice and current events.
• Must possess excellent writing, computer, internet research and organizational skills.
• Must possess the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting and have the ability to multi-task.

Hours/Shift

• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Interns may be required to work between 20-35 hours a week.

Additional Information

• For more information, contact Douglas Cohen at [e-mail].
• Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

COLLEGE AIDE (ALL CITY DEPTS) - 10209

Qualifications

• For Assignment Level I: Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.
• For Assignment Level II (Information Technology): Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.
• For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow): Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.

SPECIAL NOTE: Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods.

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.