Communications / Media Manager

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13678380 CITY OF SALINA POSITION DESCRIPTION CLASS TITLE: Communications/Media Manager GR: 110 FLSA: Exempt DATE: 09/15/2026 DEPARTMENT: City Managers Office DIVISION: Media REPORTS TO: City Manager or designee APPROVED: ____ JOB CODE: TBD * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under limited supervision, plans, managers, and delivers public communications, media relations, digital communications, and community information activities. Exercises discretion and independent judgment. TYPICAL DUTIES: o Serves as principal media contact and spokesperson, supporting transparent and timely public information. o Develops proactive communications/marketing strategies; coordinates responses to media inquiries and emerging issues; oversees content across web, social media, video, print, and other channels; supports public communications during emergencies and incidents. o Advises City leadership and departments on communications opportunities, public messaging, and sensitive issues; recommends strategies to bring public attention to and involvement with initiatives. o Produces educational and informational news content related to City services, functions, and events; prepares and launches a variety of promotional messages and public awareness campaigns in various formats, including press releases, newsletters, professional journals, website content, public presentations, videos, radio shows, mail campaigns, media outlets, and social media venues to assist in educational and branding efforts. o Organizes press conferences; supports emergency public-information operations, including coordination with emergency management; serves as Public Information Officer. o Engages and informs citizens by providing timely, accurate, concise and strategic information regarding organizational initiatives, projects, services, and programs; meets with citizens, neighborhood organizations and other groups to answer questions and provide service information. o Performs continual assessment and use of analytics to evaluate reach, public understanding, and effectiveness; builds collaborative partnerships with local media, agencies, and organizations. o Reviews organizational webpages and other electronic forms of information to make recommendations regarding form of message, content, timeliness, communication approach and grammar. o Manages open records requests and approves release of City information in accordance with the Kansas Open Records Act. o Performs other tasks as required and works irregular schedule as needed to meet objectives. SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: Direct oversight of division staff. MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: o Bachelors degree in communications, marketing, business, journalism, public relations or related field. o Strong communication skills; demonstrated competency regarding the use of current electronic media and engagement tools, desktop publishing, and graphics software. o Three (3) years of public relations, marketing or relevant work experience. o Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred. o Possession of a valid Kansas drivers license required. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: None. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials and the public. (Daily) Prepare and maintain accurate, well-organized and effective records, archives and reports. (Daily) Exercise sound judgment in decisions and interpretations and when answering inquiries. (Daily) Maintain and exhibit discretion and integrity at all times when handling confidential information. (Daily) CLASS TITLE: Communications/Media Manager DEPARTMENT: CMO PAGE: 2 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (CONTINUED): Speak clearly and concisely before groups. (Weekly) Possess and exercise effective communication skills, orally and in writing. (Daily) Demonstrate proper grammatical use of English language and relevant journalism principles. (Daily) Demonstrate knowledge of social media platforms, content-management systems, marketing tools, media-monitoring tools, and web/digital analytics. (Weekly) Independently transport to meetings, trainings, special events, and other work-related functions. (Daily) PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Climbing/Balancing: Minimal ability to sit and stand. Walking: Minimal amount re