Press Secretary

Middlesex County DA's Office; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation benefits

Sick leave

Personal days

Health, Dental & Vision plans

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Middlesex County DA's Office in Massachusetts is seeking a communications professional with 3-5 years of experience in media relations to manage daily interactions with local media, write press releases, and update the agency's website and social channels. The role requires multitasking, deadline-driven writing, and collaboration with reporters, legal staff, and prevention/intervention teams.

The position also involves coordinating events, staffing at events, on-call availability for breaking

Qualifications

• Experience in communications and media relations (3-5 years).
• Excellent writing skills and ability to work with local media daily.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handling reporter requests
• Writing press releases
• Updating website and social media
• Coordinating events
• Staffing the District Attorney at events
• Assisting with press conferences
• Daily press clip tracking
• Drafting quarterly office newsletters
• Tracking press cases
• Be available on call for breaking news and primary contact for media in absence of Chief of Administration

Skills

Media relations

Press writing

Communication

Organization

Job description

This position requires a candidate who has 3-5 years of experience in communications and media relations. The candidate must have excellent writing skills and be able to work responsively with local media on a daily basis. The candidate must be able to multi-task as the duties over the course of a day will be varied. Candidate must be able to write on deadline, and to interact with reporters and with legal staff and intervention/prevention staff. Knowledge of legal or criminal justice system is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handling reporter requests
• Writing press releases
• Updating website and social media
• Coordinating events
• Staffing the District Attorney at events
• Assisting with press conferences
• Daily press clip tracking
• Drafting quarterly office newsletters
• Tracking press cases
• Be available on call for breaking news and serve as the primary point of contact for media in the absence of the Chief of Administration

• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• Media relations experience
• Must be creative, flexible and a team player
• Must be able to be available for reporters on evenings and weekends
• Knowledge of the legal and/or criminal system preferred, but not required
• A valid driver’s license, as travel within the Greater Boston area and across Middlesex County may be required

By submitting your application, you acknowledge the following:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. M.G.L. c. 149, § 19B.

You certify that the facts set forth in this employment application and attached resume are true and complete to the best of your knowledge and authorize the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office to verify the accuracy of the education and employment information herein. You understand that falsified statements shall be considered grounds for discharge.

You understand that the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office requires a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check on all prospective employees as a condition of their employment, and that individuals other than those provided by a candidate may be contacted in the course of completing a full background and qualifications check.

Starting Salary: Commensurate with experience

Vacation: 2 weeks per year, with the ability to carry over up to two weeks each calendar year

Sick leave: 15 days per year, accrued monthly

Personal days: 3 per year (depending upon the quarter of the year of one's employment)

Healthcare, Dental and Vision plans (both individual and family)

Retirement benefits

State pension benefits, vesting at 10 years of service