Manager, Community & Media Relations at Nonprofit Connect | Kansas City, MO | $85K/yr – $96K/yr

Nonprofit Connect

Manager, Community & Media Relations

Kansas City, MO (On-site)

$85K/yr – $96K/yrManager7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive museum external communications as the primary media contact, shaping local and national storytelling and reputation.

Lead media relations strategy and serve as spokesperson.
Must-have: 7+ years in media relations or PR with proven media coverage success.
Standout: Experience advising senior leadership on messaging and high-visibility initiatives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead media relations, PR strategy, and storytelling initiatives
Serve as the museum’s primary media contact and spokesperson, shaping how our story is told locally and nationally while advising senior leadership on messaging and reputational strategy
Build strong relationships with media and community partners
Lead crisis communications and support high-profile initiatives
Oversee media events and external engagement opportunities

Requirements

7+ years in media relations, public relations, or communications
Proven success developing communications strategies and securing media coverage
Strong writing, storytelling, and relationship-building skills
Experience working with senior leaders and managing high-visibility communications

Nonprofit Connect

Nonprofit Connect links the nonprofit community in Kansas City to education, resources and networking so organizations can more effectively achieve their missions. We serve more than 5,000 professional members from over 600 nonprofits of all sizes. How can we help you? Join today!

Founded in 1975

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

36 employees (2 in marketing)

www.npconnect.org