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Public Affairs Specialist

Department of Justice · Newark, NJ, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Public Affairs Specialist

This Public Affairs Specialist is responsible for designing and conducting the public, media, and information programs for the USAO, which is the largest and most complex and case-intensive office in the United States, located in one of the largest regions and media markets in the country. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Public Affairs Specialist support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey, located in Newark, New Jersey, focusing in the areas of communications, media, and video production. Typical work assignments will include:
Developing and maintaining collaborative communications with local law enforcement agencies, such as the Police Department, as well as federal law enforcement agencies
Working with the USAO community to develop and implement engagement communication strategies provide advice and recommendations to the U.S. Attorney and the Front Office.
Representing the district at numerous community meetings and events, including those that occur during the evenings;
Consulting with law enforcement, community, and community's public safety, quality of life needs, and address those needs through interactions with the district's litigation sections and other government agencies.
Providing responses to numerous community concerns both in-person and in writing.