Senior Communications Director - Public Safety & Justice

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks a Deputy Chief of Communications to lead media relations and public information efforts. The role requires strong journalism, public information, and leadership capabilities to support the Chief of Communications in serving the Bronx community.

You will manage day-to-day operations, supervise staff, handle inquiries, and prepare communications for external audiences and internal stakeholders, including court appearances and events.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in a supervisory role.
• Master’s degree in communications, public relations or related field.
• Experience as a journalist covering crime or criminal justice in NYC.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief of Communications with day-to-day operations of the unit.
• Supervise, train and guide staff under the Chief of Communications.
• Handle media inquiries, arrange interviews, press conferences.
• Write press releases, newsletters and internal memos.
• Prepare speeches, testimony and PowerPoints for DA.
• Attend court proceedings and accompany DA to events.
• Mentor a staff of six; manage multiple duties.

Skills

Journalism experience

Media relations

Public information

Writing & editing

Oral communication

MS Office, Adobe, Zoom

Interagency collaboration

Leadership & supervision

Education

Master's degree in communications/public relations/strategic communications

Bachelor's degree in journalism/communications

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Adobe

MS Teams

Zoom

Social media tools

Job description

The City of New York’s Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks a Deputy Chief of Communications to lead media relations and public information efforts. The role requires strong journalism, public information, and leadership capabilities to support the Chief of Communications in serving the Bronx community.

You will manage day-to-day operations, supervise staff, handle inquiries, and prepare communications for external audiences and internal stakeholders, including court appearances and events.