Primary Duties: Responsibilities of the Deputy Press Secretary include, but are not limited to:

• Respond to media inquiries from local and national print, radio and television outlets;

• Draft press releases, talking points, public statements and remarks regarding Office matters, including areas such as legislative priorities, community engagement, health care, consumer protection, the environment, and others;

• Coordinate with bureau and division chiefs to track announcements, cases, and activities;

• Research and identify potential story angles and pitch story ideas to reporters;

• Assist in staffing the attorney general at public events across the Commonwealth;

• Collaborate with and assist other staff, including the Director of Communications, Press Secretary, other Deputy Press Secretaries, and the Digital Director, as needed, on a variety of media and public relations events, issues, and projects.

Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.

Salary: $63,558 to $75,114

To apply for this position: Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General's Office at: https://ago-ma.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.ASP and apply directly. Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received.

You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is January 8, 2025.

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2041.

Do not select MassCareers "apply online" option to apply for this position. Applications submitted via this MassCareers website are not received by our Office.

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:

Molly McGlynn, Director of Communications

Communications Division

781-719-6781

Qualifications

Position Requirements : Bachelor's degree or related experience; experience in journalism, public relations, government; effective written and oral communication and research skills; attention to detail and organizational skills; proficiency with digital communications and social media platforms; and the ability to work with a team under deadlines and manage multiple projects. The Deputy Press Secretary is expected to work some nights and weekends, and ideally, should possess a valid driver's license. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve, and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.

The Attorney General's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the Attorney General's Office strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. The Office encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.

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