Public Affairs Leader: Strategic Communications & Media

United States Attorneys' Offices; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is seeking a Supervisory Public Affairs Officer to oversee public, media, and information programs. You will lead a team, shape communications strategy, and ensure accurate, compliant messaging across channels.

The role focuses on managing media relationships, coordinating with partner agencies, and expanding outreach through digital platforms, with opportunities to advance complex, high-profile investigations and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising public affairs or communications staff by assigning work and monitoring performance.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans for senior leadership.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and editing press releases, statements, and talking points.
• Experience managing media, digital, and social-media communications and coordinating with partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs the Public Affairs team, assigning work, setting priorities and deadlines, monitoring performance, and ensuring high-quality communications products.
• Develops and executes strategic communications plans supporting the mission and priorities of the U.S. Attorney's Office.
• Reviews and edits press releases, statements, talking points, speeches, media advisories, and other public-facing materials for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and compliance with Department of Justice policies.
• Leads media relations and proactive communications, including managing local and national media relationships, responding to media inquiries, and identifying opportunities to increase coverage of the Office's cases, initiatives, and priorities.
• Oversees the Office's social media and digital communications strategy, overseeing content across platforms and identifying opportunities to expand reach and engagement.

Skills

Supervising public affairs staff

Developing strategic communications

Editing press materials

Media relations & digital strategy

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is seeking a Supervisory Public Affairs Officer to oversee public, media, and information programs. You will lead a team, shape communications strategy, and ensure accurate, compliant messaging across channels.

The role focuses on managing media relationships, coordinating with partner agencies, and expanding outreach through digital platforms, with opportunities to advance complex, high-profile investigations and initiatives.