Digital Media Specialist (Finance)

Job Description

Position Summary:
The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an immediate opening for a Digital Media Specialist in its Communications Bureau. The Digital Media Specialist will create and disseminate digital content which showcases the office's work to fight crime and reform the criminal justice system. In this role, the Digital Media Specialist will be responsible for using digital media to engage Manhattan residents and strengthen bonds between local communities and law enforcement.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as lead content creator, social media strategist, and web manager for DANY.
• Conceive, produce, and circulate high-quality infographics, photos, videos, newsletters, and other shareable content.
• Align branding and messaging across the office's publications and digital resources.
• Perform social listening and produce social media reports.
• Provide event support and digital photography at community events throughout New York City.
• Maintain the DANY website.
• Perform related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Advanced writing, graphic design, and editing (i.e. video, photo, and audio) skills.
• Proficiency in WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite applications, basic HTML and CSS.
• Professional photography skills
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.
• Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff, law enforcement representatives, and outside visitors.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Requirements:

• At least two years of experience creating digital content for an organization.
• Digital photography skills.

Commitment:

• One (1) year commitment to hiring bureau.

Additional Information:

• Pursuant to the Mayor's Executive Order 75, as of August 2, 2021, all newly hired employees must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered employment with DANY, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved at the time of your on-boarding process.
• As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans .

The New York County District Attorney's Office 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. About Us

The New York County District Attorney's Office serves and protects the People of New York through the fair administration of justice, without fear or favor. The Office's support staff perform a variety of key functions, including supporting the Trial, Investigation, and Appeals Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions. Our support staff receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, as well as unparalleled opportunities for professional development.

The New York County District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. Given the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds is critical. The Office seeks to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. To that end, all applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.About the Team

The Support Staff Recruitment Team at DANY supports the Office's initiatives to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. We seek employees that are interested in a career in the public sector and will support the Office's initiative of Moving Justice Forward.

For questions or inquiries, please contact Recruitment@dany.nyc.gov.