Communications Mgr II/Sr

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About the position

Evergy is seeking an experienced and passionate communications manager with an understanding of local media and experience breaking down complex messages for easy understanding. This team member will be a supporting member of our media team. This team member will build relationships throughout the business to identify brand-building stories, enhance brand reputation and mitigate risk. This team member will also work closely with the director of corporate communications to maintain communications plans for crisis and business continuity. The communications manager will also be a key part of the emergency and storm response communications team, which requires occasional evening and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

  • Represent Evergy as spokesperson for interviews with TV, radio and print media as needed.
  • Coach subject matter experts for interviews and facilitate interviews.
  • Collaborate with teams to develop strategic communication plans and tactics for issues and projects that directly impact customers.
  • Maintain communications plans for crisis and business continuity in accordance with best practices.
  • Coordinate with other members of the media team and share in development of timely public relations and communications content.
  • Develop and maintain internal relationships with stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify potential news stories.
  • Take technical information and make it relevant and understandable to customers and other stakeholders.
  • Be well organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Identify visual communications opportunities.
  • Have strong leadership and consultative skills.
  • Develop business acumen and understanding of company's purpose, people and operations.
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties and complete special projects as required.
  • Participate in team on-call rotation for media.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing or related field is highly preferred.
  • At least two years of experience in journalism, media relations, content writing and/or marketing communications.
  • Preferred candidate having at least 5 years of experience.
  • Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills with understanding of newswriting, active voice and AP Style.
  • Intellectual curiosity and excellent interviewing skills.
  • Ability to serve as company spokesperson, including on camera, often on short notice.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong ability in Word.
  • Media monitoring platform management and use of reporting to measure effectiveness.
  • Understanding of local media operations and their needs.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with proven success working under pressure.
  • Experience and comfort working with confidential information.
  • Occasional travel within Kansas and Missouri.

Nice-to-haves

  • Ability to capture and edit photos and video.
  • Familiarity with publishing and editing in content management systems (CMS).
  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud.
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