Chief of Public Information​/Communications

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County ("BXDA") is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice.

By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.

• Oversee staff who are tasked with handling media inquiries, arranging interviews, organizing press conferences, drafting press releases, external newsletters, and internal communications such as memos and newsletters.
• Prepare speeches, testimony, and PowerPoint presentations for the District Attorney.
• Accompany the District Attorney to events, meetings, and external press conferences.
• Advise the District Attorney on communication matters.
• Responsible for overseeing the strategy for communication with the public, the press, and other organizations.
• Ensure consistent, clear, concise messaging across all modes of communication.
• Respond to inquiries from reporters, press, and the BXDA public website.
• Serve as the Office point of contact and spokesperson for the District Attorney.
• Manage the day‑to‑day operations of the Communications/Public Information Unit.
• Mentor and supervise staff.

• Master’s Degree in Public Relations, Communications, or Journalism.
• Experience working with local outlets and a strong network of press contacts.
• 5 years’ experience in a supervisory role.

Hours / Shift: Monday – Friday, some nights and weekends.

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• Graduation from an accredited college with a baccalaureate degree and four years of progressively responsible experience in journalism, public relations, advertising or closely related fields.
• High school graduation or evidence of having passed an examination for a high school equivalency diploma plus eight years of full‑time, paid experience in the areas stated above.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 or 2.

• Seven to ten years of experience as a journalist covering crime, the criminal justice system, and police issues in New York City.
• Knowledge of the diversity and complexity of Bronx County.
• Strong understanding of the Criminal Justice system, Bronx communities and NYC.
• Excellent writing, editing, oral and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to effectively engage in inter/intra agency collaboration and navigate a variety of systems.
• Ability to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, MS Teams, Zoom, and social media.
• Expertise and experience in handling sensitive and controversial issues.
• Must possess a high level of integrity and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

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, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

City Residency is not required for this position.

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 protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.