Communications Manager

Kansas City, MO (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Drive earned media and executive visibility for the Linda Hall Library as Communications Manager.

  • Own the earned media strategy and media relations across local, regional, national, and international outlets.
  • Lead drafting and distribution of press materials and briefing documents for major initiatives.
  • Prepare executives for media appearances with talking points and Q&A materials.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a proactive earned media strategy.
  • Identify and pitch stories related to exhibitions, public programs, research, and institutional initiatives.
  • Build and maintain relationships with local, regional, national, and international media.
  • Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and background materials.
  • Track media coverage and measure impact
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to earned media, executive visibility, and communications impact.
  • Analyze media coverage and messaging effectiveness to inform strategic adjustments.
  • Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and background materials for major initiatives.
  • Serve as a primary liaison for media inquiries, coordinating interviews and responses in partnership with the VP and President.
  • Prepare executives and staff for media appearances by drafting talking points, briefing documents, and Q&A materials.
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Linda Hall Library

The Linda Hall Library is one of the world’s foremost independent research libraries devoted to science, engineering, and technology. Through the Library’s collections, programming, and strategic partnerships, the Linda Hall Library brings science to life in new and relevant ways to help others better understand the world in which they live.

Founded in 1946
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
73 employees (7 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
124.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$80
Traffic Source Mix
Search
55.7%
Direct
33.9%
Referral
7.8%
Social
1.7%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~73
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Communications Manager

Linda Hall Library · Kansas City, MO · Hybrid