Full-time position available with the Office of the City Manager, Communications Division located at 414 E. 12th St.
Salary Range: $4,619-$6,928/Month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: December 31, 2024
Responsibilities
- Performs as the primary content creator for Communications for one or more departments which includes media relations duties such as drafting news releases.
- Arranges or conducts media interviews, as well as producing social media accounts.
- Ensures that the communications need of assigned departments are fulfilled by the City Communications Office.
- Develops and implements a communications strategy for assigned departments that support the overall city communications strategy, as well as highlighting the work of multiple divisions and programs throughout the department(s).
- Writes, copy and edits news releases, magazine articles and other communications.
- Writes and posts website content and social media posts.
- Develops and implements a social media strategy, in alignment with the overall city strategy.
- Assists with media relations, including serving as a spokesperson both in print and on-camera.
- Coordinates special events such as news conferences and public hearings.
- Creates promotional materials for City events.
- Performs basic photo and video shooting and editing (in-phone and/ or desktop).
- Performs work on multiple high-profile projects. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience in business or public sector administration to include at least 2 years performing administrative and/or supervisory work involving more complex projects or programs; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience with at least 2 years performing administrative and/or supervisory work involving more complex projects or programs.
Preference given for a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, English, Communications or a similar field, and 3 years of experience in a writing position in news media, public relations, government or a related field; experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and virtual meeting platforms; and bilingual in English/Spanish. Other Information
URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.
In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.
Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.
If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.
The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our
EEO Policy The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to
accommodations@kcmo.org .
If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions.
(DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211). 
