Job Description

Division/Unit:Communications Department

Position Title:Communications Intern

Civil Service Title: College Aide

Salary Range: $16.00/hr - $16.00/ hr or School Credit

Position Summary :
The District Attorney's Office seeks an intern for its Press Office. In this position the Intern is responsible for providing communications related support to the office.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Creating and managing a daily compilation of news clips relevant to the work of the office
• Monitoring the Office's presence in the media
• Observing court proceedings including noteworthy arraignments, hearings, trials, and sentencings, and reporting back to the Press Office
• Monitoring social media platforms, including Twitter and Facebook
• Staffing internal and external events

• Political Science, English, Journalism, or Communications Major, or a student with a Pre-Law concentration is preferred
• Must be extremely interested in criminal justice and current events
• Must possess excellent writing, computer, internet research and organizational skills
• Must possess the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting and have the ability to multi-task.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Writing sample
• Contact information for two professional references (one academic, one employer)

• A stipend or school credit is available as compensation.
• For more information, contact Douglas Cohen at cohend@dany.nyc.gov.

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  Please be advised: Any applicants under the age of 18 will be required to submit working papers.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
• As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans .

The New York County District Attorney's Office serves and protects the People of New York through the fair administration of justice, without fear or favor. The Office's professional staff perform a variety of key functions, including supporting the Trial, Investigation, and Appeals Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions. Our support staff receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, as well as unparalleled opportunities for professional development.

The New York County District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. Given the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds is critical. The Office seeks to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. To that end, all applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.About the Team

The Professional Staff Recruitment Team at DANY supports the Office's initiatives to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. We seek employees that are interested in a career in the public sector and will support the Office's initiative of Moving Justice Forward.

For questions or inquiries, please contact Recruitment@dany.nyc.gov.