Public Affairs Specialist

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Company Description

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is the premier criminal investigative agency in the state of Kansas. The KBI is committed to its critical mission of preventing crime and enhancing public safety in Kansas. We employ individuals who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, service, and dedication. Come feel like you’re part of something bigger at the KBI.

Role Description

The public affairs specialist will support the communications director and public affairs team in planning, organizing, and executing internal and external communication activities for the KBI.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Writes and disseminates media releases related to criminal investigations and other agency programs and objectives
• Serves as a spokesperson for the agency, answering inquiries and interpreting agency programs, investigations, and services
• Creates positive relationships with statewide media outlets, and monitors media coverage
• Manages social media platforms and creates content for social media
• Collaborates with agency leaders on events, programs, projects, and initiatives
• Designs invitations, brochures, programs, and other event materials or digital content.
• Provides information to the public, as well as liaisons with law enforcement officials, government officials, legislators and other agency partners
• Writes articles, newsletters, speeches, reports and other publications
• Conducts or coordinates interviews, media appearances, and public appearances

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, mass media, graphic design, communications, videography, or a related field is required. Four years of direct experience in media relations or public relations may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.  
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills 
• Experience using Word, PowerPoint, and social media platforms
• The ability to multi-task, and meet deadlines is needed. 
• Exceptional attention to detail is required. 
• Previous experience in public affairs or media relations
• Aptitude for organizing, simplifying, and presenting complex information;
• Ability to edit and proofread;

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional creativity and design skills;
• Experience writing press releases and responding to inquiries from the media;
• Familiarity with Associated Press style guidelines;
• Familiarity with Kansas media markets
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud
• Photography and videography skills
• Experience in speech writing

Compensation

• Salary Range: $28.85 to $34.62 per hour depending on experience and qualifications (Equivalent to $60,000 to $72,000 annually)
• Paid overtime and standby pay 

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