Communications Consultant

Overview

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is seeking a media relations specialist to coordinate and support the Bank’s engagement with the news media and other external audiences, and work as part of a team across four offices to identify opportunities to promote the Bank and its impact across its seven-state region and nationally. This position is within the Bank’s Public Affairs, Outreach and Communications Division and reports to the assistant vice president/Public Information Officer.

• Manages media relations activities and strategies for the organization and key leaders
• Develops proactive media strategy and approaches and pitches bank research and other work to the news media
• Develops press releases, media toolkits and other content
• Seizes on timely opportunities to promote Bank content with both traditional and new media platforms
• Builds relationships with local, national, and trade media
• Serves as point of contact for members of the news media
• Involved in crisis communication responses, develops crisis communication materials and preparation documents
• Develops and executes key public relations campaigns for the Bank, including influencer and thought leader marketing efforts
• Builds relationships with key internal leaders to promote thought leadership
• Supports the Bank’s speakers program and identifies appropriate speaking opportunities for senior leaders
• Writes content for Bank leaders and provides media coaching for executives and other Bank subject matter experts
• Collaborates to public and community outreach efforts
• Uses software tools to track and monitor Bank media mentions
• Takes on special projects that are often highly visible and sensitive in nature
• Engages with Federal Reserve System colleagues to develop strategies to address common media relations issues
• Familiar with AI tools, specifically within media monitoring software

• Six to 10-plus years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a closely related field from an accredited college or university
• Excellent verbal and written communication and editing skills
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic communication and media engagement plans
• Experience in a corporate communications or media relations environment
• Ability to use media tracking tools and use information from metrics reports to make content recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to effectively represent a mission-driven organization in public settings
• Proficient at translating complex topics for a general audience
• Ability to interact effectively with colleagues and leaders throughout a complex organization
• Ability to appropriately manage sensitive issues with tact and professionalism
• A keen understanding of the external environment and current media landscape

• Onsite, full-time with 5 days per month remote work flexibility
• Location:
  
  Kansas City
• Remote Only Eligible:
  No

Pay Range
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The starting pay range for this position is $91,400.00 to $ for the job level(s) required for this position. Final offers are determined by factors including the candidate’s qualifications, internal alignment considerations, district assignment, and geographic location.

Screening Requirements
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Certain eligibility requirements apply

Sponsorship
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The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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Full time, Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No):
Yes

Job Category:
Communications/Public Relations

Work Shift:

First (United States of America)

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