Deputy Chief of Communications
Core
Lead communications and public information operations for the Bronx District Attorney's Office, managing media relations, internal comms, and crisis messaging to support public safety and justice goals.
Role type
Senior Public Information Officer / Deputy Chief of Communications
Builds
Press releases, newsletters, speeches, testimony materials, and media narratives for the DA's Office
Domain
Public Sector / Criminal Justice / Local Government
Deliverable
Dashboards & analysis (strategic comms output) | Client delivery (media & public)
Required skills
Journalism experience covering crime/justice, supervisory leadership, press conference management, speechwriting, crisis communication, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
7-10 years NYC crime journalism, master's in communications/PR, deep knowledge of Bronx community dynamics, proficiency in MS Office/Adobe/Zoom
Technologies
MS Office, Adobe, MS Teams, Zoom, Social Media platforms
Responsibilities
Supervise and train a 6-person communications staff, handle media inquiries and arrange interviews, write press releases and internal memos, prepare speeches and testimony for the DA, attend court proceedings and external events
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory mandate
