Communications and Public Information Manager

  • Jackson County Missouri
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 6mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

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.

Department: Communications

Grade: 270

Salary: $71,593/year

Job Duties:

  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 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

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