Press Secretary

Job overview

The Press Secretary role is onsite in Woburn, MA. Compensation is not specified; the posting says starting salary is commensurate with experience. The position supports the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office and its communications with local media and the public. The press secretary manages media requests and prepares timely communications about office activities. The role coordinates with reporters, legal staff, and intervention and prevention staff, and supports public events and press conferences.

What you'll do

• Handle reporter requests
• write press releases
• update the website and social media
• coordinate events and staff the District Attorney at events
• assist with press conferences
• track daily press coverage and press cases
• draft quarterly newsletters
• be available on call for breaking news and serve as the primary media contact when the Chief of Administration is absent.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

press secretary

media relations

press releases

reporter requests

public communications

district attorney's office

woburn ma

evenings

weekends

on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Two weeks of vacation annually, 15 days of sick leave per year, personal days, healthcare, dental and vision plans, retirement benefits, and state pension benefits vesting after 10 years.

Why this role

Requires 3–5 years of communications and media relations experience. Availability to reporters on evenings and weekends is required; travel within Greater Boston and Middlesex County may be required.

About the employer

Middlesex County DA's Office is hiring for this role. Industry: Other General Government Support. Sector: 92.