Public Information Officer-Health Department (Administrative Officer)

$55,428 - $83,136/Yr

City of Kansas City - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Kansas City, MO

Utilities

About the position

The Public Information Officer for the Health Department is responsible for leading the department's communications efforts, managing media relations, and enhancing public outreach. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to promote health programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with the city's communication goals, and serving as the spokesperson for health-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Health Department's communications efforts, managing media relations, digital content creation, and public outreach.
• Develops and implements strategies that showcase the department's programs, services, and initiatives while aligning with the City's overarching communication goals.
• Manages public health campaigns and emergency response communication to improve the lives of Kansas City residents.
• Drafts and distributes press releases.
• Serves as the department spokesperson in print and on-camera interviews, cultivating relationships with media outlets for accurate reporting.
• Writes, edits, and publishes content including website articles, social media posts, newsletters, and health campaign materials.
• Develops and implements a social media strategy to engage residents on public health topics and promote services.
• Plans and coordinates community events, public hearings, and press conferences on health-related issues.
• Serves as a key point of contact for health-related crises, providing accurate information to the public and media.
• Captures and edits basic photos and videos to enhance storytelling and outreach efforts.
• Partners with health program leaders, City departments, and community organizations to amplify the department's impact.
• Manages multiple high-profile projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.

Requirements

• Accredited Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience in business or public sector administration, including at least 2 years performing administrative and/or supervisory work.
• Preference for candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish, and have familiarity with health equity and culturally competent communication practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Public Health, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in a communications role within news media, public relations, government, or a similar field, and/or prior experience in public health communications.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Familiarity with health equity and culturally competent communication practices
• Experience in public health communications

Benefits

• Full-time position with a salary range of $4,619-$6,928 per month
• Normal work schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.