On-Site Strategic 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

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.