Public Relations Specialist

Suffolk County District Attorney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office is seeking a full-time Public Relations Specialist to support the Director of Communications by administering a public relations program, including media relations, social media content creation, event coordination, and crisis communication.

The role involves researching, writing, responding to inquiries, creating content for all communications, and coordinating events such as press conferences, with independence within guidelines and initiative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Advertising or related field with two years writing/editing experience.
• Ability to prepare literature (press releases/newsletters) and promote a favorable image of the agency.
• Clear and concise written and oral communication; ability to work independently within guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee media relations and crisis communications.
• Create content for all communications, including digital channels.
• Coordinate events such as press conferences.
• Research, write, and respond to inquiries and other assignments as needed.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Writing

Crisis communication

Content creation

Event coordination

Social media

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Advertising

Job description

PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST

The District Attorney’s Office is seeking one full-time candidate to serve in the title of Public Relations Specialist. Under direct supervision of the Director of Communications, this employee will be responsible for administering a public relations program for the SCDA that will include media relations, social media content creation, event coordination, and crisis communication. Responsibilities in this role include but are not limited to researching, writing, receiving and responding to inquiries, creating content for all forms of communications, including digital channels, and coordinating events such as press conferences. The employee must exercise a moderate amount of independent judgment within established guidelines, and must take initiative in the performance of their duties.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

A successful candidate will have a positive attitude, possess thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices involved in the field of public relations, knowledge of advertising and journalism, possess an ability to develop the most effective approaches to the unique problems of a public service organization, be able to prepare literature (such as press releases and newsletters) which promote a favorable image of the agency, possess an ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and be able to meet the physical conditions commensurate with the demands of the position.

SALARY/BENEFITS

Approximately $54,000, plus our full benefits package. Our full benefits package includes medical, dental and eyeglass coverage for you and your dependents. You will also receive paid vacation, sick, and personal leave, as well as paid holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

• Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor\'s degree in Journalism, Advertising or related field and two (2) years of experience that regularly involved writing or editing responsibilities in the fields of journalism, marketing, managerial sales or public relations;
• Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor\'s degree in Journalism, Advertising or related field and two (2) years of experience that regularly involved writing or editing responsibilities in the fields of journalism, marketing, managerial sales or public relations; or,
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by (1) and (2).

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Community Relations Assistant or Community Relations Assistant (Spanish Speaking).

Division: Professional

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position

EEO / DIVERSITY

The Office of the Suffolk County District Attorney reserves the right to change without notice any statement on this page concerning, but not limited to, rules, policies, eligibility, recruitment and terms of employment. The Office of the Suffolk County District Attorney is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.