Communications Intern

City of New York • New York, NY

12h • $18 - $18

About The Position

The New York County 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.

Requirements

• Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school.
• Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree