Public Affairs Specialist

KMRG, LLC•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to support the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida (USAO-SDFL) in Miami, FL. In this role, you will support the office’s public affairs function by helping plan, coordinate, and deliver communications and outreach activities that advance the office’s mission. This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security. Apply today!

Requirements

Familiarity with crisis communications
Familiarity with national and international media audiences.
Ability to prepare communications for politically sensitive matters
Bilingual English/Spanish required (verbal and written proficiency)
Experience in federal agency communications
Experience drafting media materials for public dissemination,
High school diploma or equivalent required
U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 4 High Risk Public Trust (SSBI) background investigation

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree preferred

Responsibilities

Drafting & Content Development:
Develop communications plans and messaging tools for Government review and approval
Draft press releases, background materials, quotes, and digital content for Government review and approval
Prepare briefing materials for USAO leadership engagements
Produce congressional and interagency materials without negotiating, directing, or committing the Government
Media Coordination Support:
Track media inquiries, compile background information, draft responses, and coordinate interview logistics
Maintain fluent Spanish capability for written and verbal communications support
Refrain from providing official statements or representing the Government to the media
Monitor local media reports for USAO and law enforcement coverage
Coordinate with the DOJ Office of Public Affairs to draft PSAs, and align national and local messaging
Review the USAO media relations program and recommend improvements to strengthen public understanding
Digital Communications Support:
Draft content for DOJ-approved platforms
Assist in preparing multimedia products for Government dissemination
Support USAO responses to press inquiries, and communicate office events to news media
Event and Stakeholder Support
Assist in planning public events, press conferences, meetings, and briefings
Develop event materials and background packages for Government review and use
Provide advisory and preparatory support only
Advisory and Strategic Communications Support
Provide strategic communications recommendations, research, and comparative analysis to Government personnel
Support crisis communications in a drafting and advisory capacity
Analyze social media use, and recommend strategies to publicize office activities and accomplishments
Train agency personnel on media engagement and response practices
Support USAO outreach strategy development under the U.S. Attorney, designee, or Outreach Team
Assess the effectiveness of current outreach initiatives
Solicit feedback from current partners to evaluate outreach efforts
Identify potential key partners, especially in underserved communities
Attend meetings with USAO personnel and key partners to survey perceptions of outreach efforts
Measure community attitudes on law enforcement, crime prevention, and the criminal justice system
Recommend outreach needs and goals for diverse and underserved communities
Present recommendations to develop, implement, and participate in outreach initiatives