Public Relations Manager - Kansas, Communications

ONE Gas•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

The Public Relations Manager serves as the communications lead for Kansas and is responsible for building trust and advancing ONE Gas's reputation across the state. The role serves as the company spokesperson and provides communications counsel, develops proactive communications plans, secures earned media, and supports operational communication needs such as service issues and outages, regulatory filings, and community stakeholder engagement. The position requires travel to other company offices and field locations.

Requirements

At least seven years of relevant professional experience; the role typically calls for eight to ten years.
Ability to identify communications narratives, develop clear messaging, and write and edit audience-focused materials translating complex operational, technical, regulatory, and business issues.
Knowledge of media relations principles, reputation management, social media platforms, issues management, and strategic communications planning.
Knowledge of stakeholder engagement practices and factors influencing public perception and trust.
Experience serving as a spokesperson, building media relationships, securing earned media opportunities, and identifying proactive story ideas that support organizational objectives.
Experience advising business leaders on complex operational, regulatory, or reputational issues.
Experience monitoring media coverage, stakeholder sentiment, and emerging issues and recommending appropriate communications strategies.
Ability to develop news releases, talking points, media relations plans, and other communications materials.
Proficiency in developing and executing communications strategies to reach targeted audiences and enhance company reputation.
Ability to research, develop, and deliver formal presentations.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, communicate effectively, and influence outcomes across varied stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and meet deadlines.
Experience interacting, advising, and communicating effectively.
Fluency in reading and writing English.
Applicable driver's license; requires travel to other company offices and field locations.
Ability to communicate and exchange information and conduct oral presentations.
Mobility to travel in and around office and outdoor environments and to a variety of work sites.
Ability to operate tools and equipment required for the job.
Visual ability sufficient to perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and additional work experience.

Responsibilities

Identify reputation-building opportunities and potential risks, and recommend communication strategies and stakeholder engagement aligned with business objectives.
Draft clear, accurate, audience-focused messaging that simplifies complex operational, technical, regulatory, and business topics.
Develop, collaborate on, and execute communications plans supporting reputation management, brand trust, and business priorities.
Provide strategic communications counsel to internal stakeholders and anticipate potential unintended consequences.
Manage multiple communications initiatives, prioritize work, obtain approvals, and meet deadlines.
Serve as a company spokesperson and lead media engagement on company operations and priorities.
Secure earned media opportunities that reinforce key messages.
Monitor news coverage, public sentiment, stakeholder feedback, and industry trends to identify risks and opportunities.
Identify emerging issues and recommend communications strategies before stakeholder, customer, or media topics escalate.
Support crisis communications planning, preparedness, response—including traditional and social media—and recovery activities.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform additional duties as assigned.