Communications Intern

Division/Unit: Communications Department

Position Title: Communications Intern

Civil Service Title: College Aide

Salary Range: $16.00/hr - $16.00/ hr or School Credit

Position Summary:

The 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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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

• Staffing internal and external events

Eligibility:

• 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.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Writing sample

• Contact information for two professional references (one academic, one employer)

Note:

• A stipend or school credit is available as compensation.

• For more information, contact Douglas Cohen at cohend@dany.nyc.gov.

Additional Information:

• Please be advised: Any applicants under the age of 18 will be required to submit working papers.

• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

• As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.

The New York County District Attorney's Office is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.