Communications and Public Information Manager

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Kansas City, MOtime type :

Full timeposted on :

Posted Todayjob requisition id :

JR102112It'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!
• The associates of Jackson County fill a vast array of positions, but they are all part of one team, sharing a common goal - serving the citizens of Jackson County. Jackson County is a wonderful place to work! We offer excellent benefits, including health care, dental, life insurance, vacation time, sick leave and a pension plan, plus many more!

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