Public Communications Specialist — Kansas City District

State of Missouri; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holiday time

Health insurance coverage

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation in Kansas City District Office, Lee's Summit, MO, is seeking a Communications Specialist to develop department publications, website editorial content, and other information for diverse audiences. The role offers development through CAREER-LADDER with opportunities for advancement under moderate supervision.

You will prepare press releases, assist with events, support internal and external communications, and create multimedia content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, OR Four years of experience in communications related positions.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work with internal/external stakeholders and manage content.

Responsibilities

• Prepares new releases regarding traffic impacts, department activities, and public relations events for dissemination.
• Assists with department events, special projects and campaigns.
• Supports internal stakeholders and departments with internal/external communication, newsletter and social media content.
• Coordinates public involvement opportunities based on assigned projects; collaborates with multiple internal and external stakeholders, and develops project-specific content.
• Develops website content, social media content, brochures, handouts, newsletters, and other publicity material; designs and publishes written materials.
• Writes feature stories for department publications.
• Creates and shares multi-media content, such as video updates, photos, and graphics related to construction projects and department activities.

Skills

Communication

Public relations

Writing

Social media

Editorial content

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism/Marketing

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation in Kansas City District Office, Lee's Summit, MO, is seeking a Communications Specialist to develop department publications, website editorial content, and other information for diverse audiences. The role offers development through CAREER-LADDER with opportunities for advancement under moderate supervision.

You will prepare press releases, assist with events, support internal and external communications, and create multimedia content.