Aviation Public Information Officer KCMO - KC/MO
Aviation Public Information Officer KCMO - KC/MO
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Monthly Salary
$ 4619 - 6928
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
11-05-2025
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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is OnSite at the location detailed in the job post.
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is OnSite at the location detailed in the job post.
Fulltime position available with the Office of the City Manager City Communications Division located at 414 E. 12th St. Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However the nature of the job will sometimes require nights and week ends.
Manages daily and longrange communications activities for the Kansas City Aviation Department and its airports Kansas City Inter national Airport (MCI) and Kansas City Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC).
Serves on a 24hour basis as news media spokesperson for the Aviation Department for daily and emergency situations. Establishes relationships with local regional and national news media and reactively and proactively interfaces. Pitches news media on stories and events. Performs television radio print and internet media interviews. Arranges interviews for others. Collaborates with City Communi cations and Aviation staff on news media inquiries and coverage. Takes the initiative and makes highly responsible judgment calls in working independently or in concert with leadership. Monitors and reports on news media coverage. Works with reporters to develop positive stories about the Kansas City Airports System and its tenants. Plans organizes and promotes news conferences and news media aviation education workshops. Coordinates routine and emergency information dissemination with local law enforcement and federal agencies such as Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Aviation Administration Transportation Security Administration Depart ment of Homeland Security US Customs and Border Protection National Transportation Safety Board and tenants such as airlines and cargo carriers and concessionaires. Coordinates news media aspects of special events and visits with White House federal and state agencies and Mayors and City Council members offices. Escorts news media and others inside airport terminals and on airfields. Liaises with professional sports teams on news media management for team arrivals and departures. Uses existing Crisis Communica tions plan to respond to and manage crises of varying types and severity. Periodically reviews and updates Crisis Communications Plan to ensure its viability. Available 24/7 to respond to news media inquiries and report to the airport(s) and/or Kansas City Emergency Op erations Center for Crisis Communications efforts in the event of an emergency. Liaises with appropriate agencies and companies. Pro vides message management in potentially negative or emergency situations. Manages and posts for both airports and Aviation Depart ment on Facebook Twitter/X Instagram LinkedIn and YouTube. Assists in planning coordination promotion and set up of events and trade shows. Provides photographs and videos of events and activity at both airports. Manages filing and organizing photos and videos. Serves in a relief/support role for Aviation Department leadership conducting or participating in a variety of administrative tasks. Prepares reports attends meetings drafts letters for signatures writes bylined articles acts as interagency liaison gathers infor mation studies and provides solutions to challenges implements studies or surveys and devises improved systems or procedures. Han dles and fulfills service requests inquiries or complaints on a variety of topics on matters of importance to the department. Assists with implementing improved procedures and systems. Participates in airport meetings to be apprised of projects and activities making re ports on media coverage and issues of importance as applicable. Writes scripts and manages recordings of terminal and garage public address announcements.
Manages daily and longrange communications activities for the Kansas City Aviation Department and its airports Kansas City Inter national Airport (MCI) and Kansas City Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC).
Serves on a 24hour basis as news media spokesperson for the Aviation Department for daily and emergency situations. Establishes relationships with local regional and national news media and reactively and proactively interfaces. Pitches news media on stories and events. Performs television radio print and internet media interviews. Arranges interviews for others. Collaborates with City Communi cations and Aviation staff on news media inquiries and coverage. Takes the initiative and makes highly responsible judgment calls in working independently or in concert with leadership. Monitors and reports on news media coverage. Works with reporters to develop positive stories about the Kansas City Airports System and its tenants. Plans organizes and promotes news conferences and news media aviation education workshops. Coordinates routine and emergency information dissemination with local law enforcement and federal agencies such as Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Aviation Administration Transportation Security Administration Depart ment of Homeland Security US Customs and Border Protection National Transportation Safety Board and tenants such as airlines and cargo carriers and concessionaires. Coordinates news media aspects of special events and visits with White House federal and state agencies and Mayors and City Council members offices. Escorts news media and others inside airport terminals and on airfields. Liaises with professional sports teams on news media management for team arrivals and departures. Uses existing Crisis Communica tions plan to respond to and manage crises of varying types and severity. Periodically reviews and updates Crisis Communications Plan to ensure its viability. Available 24/7 to respond to news media inquiries and report to the airport(s) and/or Kansas City Emergency Op erations Center for Crisis Communications efforts in the event of an emergency. Liaises with appropriate agencies and companies. Pro vides message management in potentially negative or emergency situations. Manages and posts for both airports and Aviation Depart ment on Facebook Twitter/X Instagram LinkedIn and YouTube. Assists in planning coordination promotion and set up of events and trade shows. Provides photographs and videos of events and activity at both airports. Manages filing and organizing photos and videos. Serves in a relief/support role for Aviation Department leadership conducting or participating in a variety of administrative tasks. Prepares reports attends meetings drafts letters for signatures writes bylined articles acts as interagency liaison gathers infor mation studies and provides solutions to challenges implements studies or surveys and devises improved systems or procedures. Han dles and fulfills service requests inquiries or complaints on a variety of topics on matters of importance to the department. Assists with implementing improved procedures and systems. Participates in airport meetings to be apprised of projects and activities making re ports on media coverage and issues of importance as applicable. Writes scripts and manages recordings of terminal and garage public address announcements.
REQUIRES an accredited Bachelors degree and 3 years of professional experience in business or public sector administration to in clude at least 2 years performing administrative and/or supervisory work involving more complex projects or programs; OR an equiva lent combination of qualifying education and experience with at least 2 years performing administrative and/or supervisory work in volving more complex projects or programs. Must possess a valid stateissued drivers license in accordance with City of KCMO poli cies. Must pass a preemployment drug screen postoffer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Must successfully complete a
10year FAA background check. Must pass Airport Operations Area (AOA) driving test. Preference given for experience in the news industry and working knowledge of aviation/airport operations.
Salary Range: $4619$6928/month
10year FAA background check. Must pass Airport Operations Area (AOA) driving test. Preference given for experience in the news industry and working knowledge of aviation/airport operations.
Salary Range: $4619$6928/month
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
- Aviation Safety
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Time Management
- Risk Management
- Licensing Documentation
- Organizational Skill
- Cargo Operation Management
- Aviation Training
- Aircraft Operations
- Communication
- Legal & Compliance
- Aircraft Control System
- Aviation Management
- Strategic Thinking Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
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