Communications Intern

Manhattan DA • New York, NY

13h • $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

• Political Science, English, Journalism, or Communications Major, or a student with a Pre-Law concentration is preferred.
• Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees