Communications and Public Information Manager

Jackson County • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

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.

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.
• 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager