Jackson County
Communications and Public Information Manager
Jackson County, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Department:
Communications
Grade:
270
Salary:
$71,593/year
Job Duties:
Manage daily operations of the Communications Department, ensuring effective workflow and staff performance. Supervise, train, and evaluate communications staff, fostering professional development and high-quality work. Assist the Director of Communications with planning and implementing communication strategies, media relations, and public information initiatives. Support public information officer (PIO) duties, including responding to media inquiries, drafting press releases, preparing talking points, and coordinating official statements. Assist in crisis communication and emergency response by ensuring timely, accurate, and coordinated messaging to the public and media. Ensure compliance with public information laws, regulations, and best practices. Oversee production of public-facing materials, including press releases, newsletters, website content, and social media updates. Serve as a liaison to internal departments and external agencies to support public outreach and community engagement. Act as department lead in the Director's absence, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field 5+ years of experience in communications, public information, or related field, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role. Strong leadership and staff management skills. Demonstrated knowledge of public information practices, crisis communication, and media relations. Excellent writing, editing, and public speaking skills. Experience working with government, media, or the public sector is strongly preferred. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and respond effectively under pressure. Must submit to/pass pre-employment drug screen/background check
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Department:
Communications
Grade:
270
Salary:
$71,593/year
Job Duties:
Manage daily operations of the Communications Department, ensuring effective workflow and staff performance. Supervise, train, and evaluate communications staff, fostering professional development and high-quality work. Assist the Director of Communications with planning and implementing communication strategies, media relations, and public information initiatives. Support public information officer (PIO) duties, including responding to media inquiries, drafting press releases, preparing talking points, and coordinating official statements. Assist in crisis communication and emergency response by ensuring timely, accurate, and coordinated messaging to the public and media. Ensure compliance with public information laws, regulations, and best practices. Oversee production of public-facing materials, including press releases, newsletters, website content, and social media updates. Serve as a liaison to internal departments and external agencies to support public outreach and community engagement. Act as department lead in the Director's absence, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field 5+ years of experience in communications, public information, or related field, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role. Strong leadership and staff management skills. Demonstrated knowledge of public information practices, crisis communication, and media relations. Excellent writing, editing, and public speaking skills. Experience working with government, media, or the public sector is strongly preferred. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and respond effectively under pressure. Must submit to/pass pre-employment drug screen/background check
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!