Media Relations Specialist

Salary :

$85,000 - 95,000 yearly

Company : Kmrg

Job Type : Full Time

Miami, Fl

Number of Applicants

000+

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Job Description - 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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RESPONSIBILITIES
I. 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

RELOCATION

Not eligible for relocation benefits

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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, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.

Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.

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