Communications Specialist

Westlyn; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlyn in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Communications Specialist for a fully on-site role. The position focuses on crafting client messaging, coordinating media outreach, and maintaining editorial calendars across multiple accounts.

You will work with clients, internal teams and media partners to deliver timely communications, write press materials, and support senior leads with campaign reviews and updates. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in a collaborative office environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or client services.
• Strong writing, editing and attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating with colleagues, media contacts and clients.
• Ability to manage several messaging priorities without losing track of deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar systems.
• A practical approach to solving problems and following through on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Helping craft and coordinate client messaging from initial drafting through to public rollout.
• Maintaining editorial calendars, press timelines and media outreach trackers.
• Liaising with clients, internal departments and media partners on messaging requirements.
• Preparing press releases, briefing notes, internal announcements and campaign documentation.
• Monitoring media coverage and audience sentiment to identify new outreach opportunities.
• Coordinating promotional materials and supporting day-to-day public relations delivery.
• Assisting senior communications leads with campaign reviews and stakeholder updates.

Skills

Communications

Public relations

Content writing

Client services

Editing

Media liaison

Deadline management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Communications Specialist – Kansas City, MO

Workplace: Fully On-Site | No Remote or Hybrid Options

Position: Full-Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM

Experience: Previous communications, public relations, or client-facing experience preferred

Behind every impactful public message is a team that knows how to write, coordinate and deliver.

Our Kansas City-based business works with clients across retail, telecommunications, hospitality and consumer services, shaping communications and outreach campaigns that support their wider commercial objectives.

We're expanding our communications team and have an opening for a Communications Specialist. This position offers the chance to gain experience across different client accounts while working in a structured, collaborative office environment.

How You'll Spend Your Week

• Helping craft and coordinate client messaging from initial drafting through to public rollout
• Maintaining editorial calendars, press timelines and media outreach trackers
• Liaising with clients, internal departments and media partners on messaging requirements
• Preparing press releases, briefing notes, internal announcements and campaign documentation
• Monitoring media coverage and audience sentiment to identify new outreach opportunities
• Coordinating promotional materials and supporting day-to-day public relations delivery
• Assisting senior communications leads with campaign reviews and stakeholder updates

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or client services
• Strong writing, editing and attention to detail
• Confidence communicating with colleagues, media contacts and clients
• Ability to manage several messaging priorities without losing track of deadlines
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar systems
• A practical approach to solving problems and following through on tasks

You don't need to have held a Communications Specialist title previously, but some experience in a professional working environment would be beneficial.

The Working Arrangement

This is a fully on-site Communications Specialist position in Kansas City, working directly with the communications and client services teams.

You'll have a consistent weekday schedule, guidance from experienced colleagues and opportunities to develop your corporate communications and brand messaging skills.

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