Media Relations Assistant

KeenLogicis seekingaMedia Relations AssistanttosupporttheDepartment of Justiceand theU.S. Attorneys Office Southern District of Media Relations Assistantwillsupportthe USAOsmission of prosecuting and defending cases on behalf of the federal government. This roleis responsible fordeveloping and executing a strategic media program aligned with Department of Justice priorities using radio television print and digital platforms to inform the public about key initiatives. The Media Relations Assistant will help raise awareness of efforts to combat violent crime prevent fraud and support community safety programs while strengthening relationships with local state and federal law enforcement partners. Through effective communication and public engagement this position plays a vital role in promoting transparency deterring criminal activity and keeping the community informed.

This contract spansfiveyears beginningJune 24 2026(onebase year and fouroptionyears).Work will be performedon-sitein Jackson MS at the will be performedon an as-neededbasis. Theanticipatedlevel of effort is approximately 1500 hours annually. Eveningsweekendsand holidaysmay berequired. Travel may be necessary on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

• Must bea U.S. Citizen and eligible for government clearance

• 10 years of relevant experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Must have a valid drivers license and dependable vehicle

• Ability to make responsible decisions on short notice and adapt to unexpected developments

Required Experience

• Knowledge and skill sufficient to developnew informationmaterials including news releases fact sheets and articles for publication inappropriate printedmedia.

• Knowledge of local court rules legal documents processes and procedures sufficient to present legal information and facts that are readily verifiable for use in news releases fact sheets articles for publication and social media.

• Knowledge of the functions priorities commitments policies and priorities of the USA sufficient to publicize USAO programsobjectives goals and accomplishments and law enforcement relationships.

Duties andResponsibilities

• Plan write and edit news releases on USAO priority programstrainingand community outreach efforts.

• Plan write and edit news releases on USAO casesachievementsand results to include indictments change of please convictions and sentencings.

• Plansscriptsand coordinates press conferences on USAO priority programs training and community outreach efforts.

• Plans scripts and coordinates press conferences on USAO casesachievementsand results to include indictments change of pleasconvictionsand sentencing.

• Drafts and places oped and other articles approved by the United States Attorney designed to educate the public on USAO programs goalsobjectivesand achievements.

• Identities andfacilitatesappearance and speaking opportunities for USAO personnel to raise awareness of USAO programs mission goalsobjectivesand achievements.

• Responds to information requests from local and national news media and community groups on significant USAO program initiatives in written and oral form which may require detailed explanations of negative commentsregardinga particular USAO program or USAO performance in a particular situation.

• Establishes andmaintainseffective working relationships with members of the local and national news media and other specialized groups interested in the USAO programs.

• Monitors social media to effectively publicize USAO programs and achievements and the programs and achievements of localstateand federal law enforcement partners.

• Analyzes USAO EOUSA and Department of Justice program materials andfacilitatesdelivery of such program information to affected individuals and groups.

• Prepares written materials and press packets tofacilitateuse of media to deliver messaging desired by USAO.

• Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of the media strategy in achieving greater understanding of the USAOs mission goalsobjectivesand achievements. Digests USAO media exposure on a weekly basis.

• Participate in weekly planning sessions with members of office management to discuss upcoming media events and advice on which press releases and social media posts should be prioritized.

• Performs other related media relations duties as assigned.