Communications Intern
District Attorney New York County, New York, NY, United States
Position
Communications Intern – Communications Department
Job Description
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.
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 sentence‑ings—and reporting back to the Press Office.
Monitoring social media platforms, including Twitter and Facebook.
Minimum Qualifications
Student with a degree or pursuing a degree in Political Science, English, Journalism, Communications, or a Pre‑Law concentration.
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school; employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student.
Authorization to work in the United States is required.
Must be able to work flexible hours, potentially 20–35 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications
Extremely interested in criminal justice and current events.
Excellent writing, computer, internet research, and organizational skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced setting and multitask effectively.
Benefits
Presidential Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
City Residency is not required for this position.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The City of New York 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 characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Communications Intern – Communications Department
Job Description
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.
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 sentence‑ings—and reporting back to the Press Office.
Monitoring social media platforms, including Twitter and Facebook.
Minimum Qualifications
Student with a degree or pursuing a degree in Political Science, English, Journalism, Communications, or a Pre‑Law concentration.
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school; employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student.
Authorization to work in the United States is required.
Must be able to work flexible hours, potentially 20–35 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications
Extremely interested in criminal justice and current events.
Excellent writing, computer, internet research, and organizational skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced setting and multitask effectively.
Benefits
Presidential Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
City Residency is not required for this position.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The City of New York 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 characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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