Overview
Public Affairs Specialist Jobs in Topeka, KS at Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI)
Title: Public Affairs Specialist
Company: Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI)
Location: Topeka, KS
MUST apply through the State of Kansas Careers Portal:
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Position Summary:
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
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in public relations, journalism, mass media, graphic design, communications, videography, or a related field of study OR four years of direct experience in media relations or public relations may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Licensing & Certification
- Valid Kansas Driver's License
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
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements
- As a condition of employment, you will be subject to a pre-employment process to include a polygraph examination, fingerprint based records check, and comprehensive background investigation, including reference check of past and present employers. The pre-employment process will be waived for current KBI personnel who have previously completed the screening requirements
Compensation:
- Salary Range: $28.85 to $36.06 per hour depending on experience and qualifications (Equivalent to $60,000 to $75,000 annually)
- Paid overtime and standby pay
- * Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
