Communications Intern

City of New York • New York City, NY

22h

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