Media Relations Specialist

ROLE

We are seeking a Media Relations 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.

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• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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
• Undergraduate degree preferred

• Miami, FL 33132

• Telework is not authorized

• 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

• U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

• Travel is not required

• 40 hours
• 8 hours a day
• 5 days a week

• Employment Classification Eligibility — Exempt

• Not eligible for relocation benefits

KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age,…