Public Affairs Specialist
KMRG
4 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
$32 - $37 USD hourly
Advocacy
ROLE
We are seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to support the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana (USAO LAW) in Lafayette, LA. In this role, you will provide technical writing and public affairs communications support for the Public Affairs Office (PAO).
This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
EDUCATION
LOCATION
TELEWORK
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
TRAVEL
WORK HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
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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.
We are seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to support the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana (USAO LAW) in Lafayette, LA. In this role, you will provide technical writing and public affairs communications support for the Public Affairs Office (PAO).
This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the staff with the media and public affairs portfolios for the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO)
- Coordinate external communications and draft and edit press releases
- Collect and analyze information requests from the news media and the public, and prepare response recommendations
- Translate complex legal and technical information into everyday language for a wide variety of audiences
- Prepare written communications/docs to inform and educate stakeholders on USAO programs, activities, and services
- Support the coordination of community and other District programs and projects
- Draft and edit pamphlets, handouts, and other technical writing materials
- Analyze and recommend innovative communication solutions, including managing authorized social media accounts
- Provide expertise on emerging trends and technology in the writing industry
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Be able to work with internet software programs for uploading information
- Have a working knowledge and understanding of the media process and deadlines
- Good judgment and discretion, ability to interact and participate effectively in a variety of settings
EDUCATION
- Four-year undergraduate degree required
- A degree in English, journalism, communications or a related field is preferred, but not required
LOCATION
- Lafayette, LA 70501
TELEWORK
- Telework may be authorized
CLEARANCE
- U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government
CLIENT
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
TRAVEL
- Travel may be required
WORK HOURS
- 40 hours
- 8 hours a day
- 5 days a week
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility — Nonexempt
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.