Communications Intern

Manhattan DA•New York, NY

1d•$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. 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 Division, Investigation Division, Special Victims Division, Pathways to Public Safety Division, and Appeals Division, which handles all the Office’s matters in state and federal appellate courts. Professional Staff members perform a variety of key functions for the Office, including supporting the five Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions. Our Professional 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. 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 delivering One Standard of Justice for All.

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.