Public Affairs Officer - Justice & Media Liaison

Alaska Horizon; Anchorage, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Alaska, in Anchorage, AK, seeks a Public Affairs Specialist (GS 11/12) to lead its communications program and engage the public, media, and community stakeholders.

The role focuses on developing comprehensive public affairs strategies, serving as chief spokesperson to the U.S. Attorney, and handling sensitive information with discretion. The position advances DOJ priorities and public understanding of federal initiatives.

Qualifications

• Planning, initiating, and implementing comprehensive public affairs and communications strategies.
• Serving as the office's chief spokesperson and principal communications advisor to the United States Attorney and senior leadership on media relations and public messaging.
• Handling privileged, sensitive, and law enforcement-sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with local and national news media, community organizations, and stakeholders.
• Producing press releases, speeches, talking points, op-eds, and articles for distribution.
• Managing the office's social media and digital communications to reflect priorities.

Job description

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Alaska, in Anchorage, AK, seeks a Public Affairs Specialist (GS 11/12) to lead its communications program and engage the public, media, and community stakeholders.

The role focuses on developing comprehensive public affairs strategies, serving as chief spokesperson to the U.S. Attorney, and handling sensitive information with discretion. The position advances DOJ priorities and public understanding of federal initiatives.