Public Affairs Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Tulsa seeks a Public Affairs Specialist to plan and execute outreach and media programs.You will coordinate media coverage, develop social media strategies, and draft press materials to inform the public about USAO programs and priorities.

Responsibilities expand with training, including liaising with attorneys, maintaining media contacts, and managing information requests from news outlets and the public.

Qualifications

• Accredited degree or pre-accreditation required.
• Foreign education accepted if equivalent with English translation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and execute public affairs program to inform public about USAO programs and priorities.
• Coordinate media coverage and press conferences for programs and cases with local, state, and federal partners.
• Develop and implement social media strategies and messaging for outreach.
• Maintain professional relationships with media, law enforcement, and community groups.
• Draft and provide press materials for media and law enforcement communities; serve as district information contact.
• Maintain files and distribution lists for outreach and social media campaigns; track media contacts.
• Collaborate with Assistant United States Attorneys to draft/review press releases on cases and initiatives.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit www.justice.gov/usao/ As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced under Merit Promotion Procedures under 26-OKN-13078456-MS.

Key Responsibilities

Typical work assignments will include: Planning, directing and executing public affairs program to inform and educate the general and specialized public about programs, activities and services, including disseminating information and promoting an understanding of USAO programs, initiatives and priorities.

Planning and coordinating with news media coverage and press conferences for special programs, events and cases, including engaging with representatives of the public as well as other local, state, and federal law enforcement. Developing, implementing and planning social media strategies, social media messaging and social media/social networking programs.

Establishing and maintaining existing professional working relationships with members of the local, regional, and national print and broadcast media representatives and specialized groups interested in United States Attorney's Office activities. Establishing and maintaining contacts with Federal, state, and local law enforcement organizations and agencies, civil rights groups, and other community interest groups.

Developing and writing material to provide to the news media and law enforcement community, such as press releases, feature stories, background information, data compilations, and articles on office program priorities. Serves as the District's contact and coordinator for information requests, in written and oral form, from news media, and specialized and general public inquiries on significant United States Attorney's Office matters.

Maintaining office files, projects, media contacts, distribution lists, and records related to outreach and communication activities, utilizing social media platforms. Executing campaigns to enhance understanding of the United States Attorney's initiatives. among the general public, specialized groups and organizations and utilizing major social media platforms.

Working with Assistant United States Attorneys to draft and/or review press releases regarding cases, matters and other initiatives of the USAO to inform and educate the public. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements & Education

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov.

OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials.

More information may be found at www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $116362/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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