Communications Manager

Kansas City, MO (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the daily operations of the Communications Department, oversee public-facing content production, and partner with the Director on strategic planning and crisis communications.

Lead operations and supervise staff under the Director of Communications
Manage press releases, newsletters, website content, and social media updates
Support crisis response and media relations

Job Description

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily operations of the Communications Department and supervises communications staff under the direction of the Director of Communications.
Oversee production of public-facing materials, including press releases, newsletters, website content, and social media updates.
Assists the Director with strategic planning and serves as a trusted partner in crisis communications, media response, and public outreach.

Requirements

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

Preferred

Experience working with government, media, or the public sector is strongly preferred.

Jackson County, Missouri

Jackson County, Missouri is home to unique communities - each with its own personality, government officials and amenities. We are one of 114 counties in Missouri and are comprised of 18 cities and towns, which includes most of Kansas City, MO. The employees of Jackson County fill a vast array of positions, but they are all part of one team sharing a common goal - serving the County's citizens. Jackson County is a great place to work and retire from. With competitive benefits and an employee pension plan, many employees stay with the county for 10+ years. Jackson County Parks + Rec is the third largest county parks system in America. It is home to fantastic beaches and lakes, with the finest public marinas in Missouri.We offer our residents and regional neighbors nearly 22,000 acres of premier outdoor enjoyment for "get-away-from-it-all" weekends and memorable vacations. Jackson County voters adopted a Charter in 1970 that created a new form of County government, one featuring three distinctive branches: the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial. Appointed directors lead the various administrative departments - Assessment, Collections, Recorder of Deeds, etc. Jackson County's elected officials include one County Executive, nine County Legislators, the County Prosecutor and the County Sheriff. Voters approved a revised Charter in August of 2010 to provide updates that included the County Ethics Code.

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1.3K employees (19 in marketing)

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