Living Invigorating Valuable Experiences ("LIVE") · 9 hours ago
Public Relations Specialist
Billings, MT
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expLIVE, LLC is a privately held, SBA-certified, Woman-Owned, 8(a), Small Business located in Atlanta, Georgia, that offers diversified solutions and skilled professionals to meet the needs of our clients. LIVE is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to serve as the public affairs contact writer for the United States Attorney's Office in Billings, Montana, responsible for preparing and disseminating information concerning various programs and outreach efforts of the district.
Business Consulting and Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Çağatay Dilek
Responsibilities
Review the USAO media relations program and make recommendations to the U.S. Attorney (USA) to better achieve the goals of increasing understanding of the USAO mission and activities, providing deterrence to crime, promote crime prevention and reporting, inform the public about significant public safety issues, and recognize the good work of USAO employees
Provide recommendations to the USA concerning information requests from local and national news media and inform the public on significant USAO program initiatives and cases in written and oral form
Monitor national and local media reports for coverage of USAO and law enforcement topics and keep the USA and their designee informed
Edit and draft press releases, talking points and quotes
Establish and maintain effective working relationship with the DOJ Office of Public Affairs to prepare public service announcements
Assist USAO personnel in communicating with local and national news media and specialized groups interested in USAO programs
Organize and coordinate news media interviews with USAO program staff. Assist in the development of supporting materials as required
Under the guidance of the USA, or their designee, assist in the coordination of special events, workshops, seminars, and other meetings with various organizations in stimulating participation in program activities, identifying their concerns, and motivating these groups to conduct similar programs for their memberships
Advise and assist personnel in other federal agencies and DOJ components on carrying out community relations activities regarding USAO programs. Furnish policy guidance, develop directives for policies and procedures, and evaluate program effectiveness
Organize press conferences and other media events to enhance the USAO’s law enforcement message
Participate in the planning and implementation of other district programs and initiatives. Work involves coordinating, facilitating, advising and participating in the design, development and operation of the programs
Maintain communication with program participants, facilitate meetings and training, and provide operational support
Be able to travel 1-2 times a month within the district. Travel outside the state is expected 1-2 times a year
Qualification
Required
Possesses U.S. citizenship
Possesses a bachelor's degree in English, Journalism or equivalent degree
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, such as PowerPoint and Word
At least 3 years' experience in strategic media relations, executive reporting, press materials development, public outreach and media policy development
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to develop and maintain constructive relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Must be able to work with digital software programs for uploading and downloading information and must have ability to maintain an internet site and manage social media
Should have a working knowledge and understanding of the media process and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail and proper grammar, punctuation and spelling
Candidate must be able to pass a background investigation and criminal records check
Candidate must be able to pass a urinalysis test, in accordance with Department of Justice policy
Company
Living Invigorating Valuable Experiences ("LIVE")
Founded in 2017, LIVE, LLC is a privately held, certified Woman-Owned, SBA 8(a) Small Business located in Atlanta, Georgia, that offers a diversified set of solution practices and skilled professionals for service.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase