Posted On: November 19, 2013

Media-Related Job

Media Organization: Council of State Governments Justice Center

Company Description

The Council of State Governments Justice Center (CSG Justice Center) is a national nonprofit organization that provides practical, nonpartisan advice and consensus-driven strategies, informed by available evidence, to increase public safety and strengthen communities. In general, the CSG Justice Center works closely with legislative leaders, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, victim advocates, and others to develop consensus on various, often highly politicized, criminal justice issues and to translate this consensus into comprehensive reports, policy briefs, state and federal legislation, model policies, and innovative programs. The CSG Justice Center not only develops written and web-based materials, but also provides on-the-ground technical assistance to cross-systems policymakers and practitioners from multiple systems (corrections, mental health, housing, etc.), in state and local jurisdictions.

Job Description

The Public Affairs Manager will work with the Communications Division to provide strategic public affairs, media relations, and general communications assistance to help advance comprehensive, ongoing, organization-wide communications initiatives, including publications, media relations, and digital efforts. The Public Affairs Manager works with a small team and will report to the Communications Division Director. This position offers a significant level of responsibility and opportunity for growth to an individual seeking to advance a career in communications and criminal justice policy.

To Apply

Submit resume, writing sample, and references in pdf format at: http://csg.applicantpro.com/jobs/52826.html