Media Relations Specialist- Sheriff's Office na Wycokck

All positions require that the applicant be a resident of Wyandotte county or willing to relocate within (12) months from the date of hire. As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer physical examination and drug screen. And submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Incumbent is responsible for serving as spokesperson for the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office with the news media, disbursing various forms of information and assisting the Sheriff on special projects. Duties include: preparing press releases; marketing the Sheriff’s Office; creating social media content; attending meetings with elected officials and other stakeholders regarding issues and upcoming events; performing interviews; responding to or routing email sent to the Website; assisting in developing media strategy; responding to requests for information; assisting in the preparation of monthly newsletters; preparing information for the Website; creating internal and external event flyers; responding to requests for information; photographing various events for use in media; preparing written correspondence, remarks, testimony, speeches and articles for periodicals and newspapers; and, coordinating meetings. This position will require you to be on call, attend meetings and events prior to and after normal work hours and on some weekends. Must be able to handle confidential information.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communication, Marketing or related field and two years of public relations or media related work experience; or, any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Successful candidate will be required to submit to CVSA Truth Verification test. Clinical Assessment Interview and background check.

Preferred Experience with Meta Business Suite and Canva.

Salary:  $28.36-36.82 per hour

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.

If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please contact the mainline (913) 573-5660 or email the staff member.

Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS