Communications Coordinator

ROLE We are seeking a Communications Coordinator 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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• Drafting & Content Development:
  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 II.
• Media Coordination Support:
  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 III.
• Digital Communications Support:
  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 IV.
• Event and Stakeholder Support:
  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
• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
  Familiarity with crisis communications Familiarity with national and international media audiences. Ability to prepare communications for politically sensitive matters
  
  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
  
  Bilingual English/Spanish required (verbal and written proficiency) Experience in federal agency communications Experience drafting media materials for public dissemination,
  
  EDUCATION:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent required Undergraduate degree preferred
  
  LOCATION:
  
  Miami, FL 33132 TELEWORK:
  Telework is not authorized CLEARANCE: 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 CLIENT: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) TRAVEL:
  Travel is not required
  
  WORK HOURS:
  
  40 hours 8 hours a day 5 days a week EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:
  Employment Classification Eligibility — Exempt RE
  
  LOCATION:
  
  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…