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
Eligibility
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.
Required Application Materials
Resume
Cover Letter
Writing sample
Contact information for two professional references (one academic, one employer)
Note
A stipend or school credit is available as compensation.
For more information, contact Douglas Cohen at cohend@dany.nyc.gov.
Additional Information
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 is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.About Us
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.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Human Resources Services
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