Communications Officer

Jackson County • Kansas City, MO

4d • $32

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. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of experience in journalism and/or mass communications or related work experience.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and have strong writing, editing, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to juggle multiple assignments and work under deadlines.
• Must submit to/pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for serving as the point of contact for the media and general public regarding legislative activities, programs, and initiatives.
• Responsible for building and maintaining positive relationships with the media and managing all communications with the media through phone calls, electronic communication, press releases and advisories, and press conferences.
• Manages all aspects of external and internal communications including, but not limited to, media, social media and internet, multi-media, and marketing.
• Must be available to respond to media inquiries 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time