Public Relations Assistant

Suffolk County District Attorney; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a Public Relations Assistant to manage media inquiries and public information dissemination. The role includes drafting press releases, organizing press events, and engaging with the community. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience in public relations or marketing.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Two years of experience in writing or editing in relevant fields.
• Entry-level position suitable for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Answers inquiries and provides information to the media.
• Drafts press releases and maintains social media accounts.
• Organizes press conferences and prepares staff for public events.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Public Relations

Marketing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma

Job description

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The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office (SCDA) is looking to hire one Public Relations Assistant who will perform public information work including transmitting information to the media and/or the public on activities and services under the auspices of the office.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Answers inquiries andprovides informationto the media and general public;
• Drafts or assists in draftingpress releases, and then disseminates them to the media;
• Takes photographs of SCDA staff at public-facing events, and write captions for official local government photographs;
• Implements arrangements for participation at various media events;
• Maintains and updates the SCDA’s website and other social media accounts;
• Drafts talking points and preparesSCDA staff for public-facing events;
• Prepares and maintains statistical records and prepares drafts;
• Organizes and staffs press conferences;
• May speak at community meetings and gatherings.

COMPENSATION

Starting salary: Approximately $54,000/year

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either:

(a) Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of experiencethat regularly involved writing or editing responsibilities in the fields of journalism, marketing, managerial sales or public relations;

OR

(b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) years of experiencethat regularly involved writing or editing responsibilities in the fields of journalism, marketing, managerial sales or public relations;

OR

(c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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