Aviation Public Information Officer (Administrative Officer)
City of Kansas City, Missouri
Application
Details
Posted: 27-Nov-24
Location: Kansas City International Airport
Type: Full Time
Salary: $4,619-$6,928/month
Categories:
Marketing
Media Relations
Public Information
Required Education:
High School
Internal Number: 520398
Manages daily and long-range communications activities for the Kansas City Aviation Department and its airports, Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Kansas City Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC). Serves on a 24-hour 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. Collaborates with City Communications 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. *Please see job posting for full job description.*
REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of professional experience in business or public sector administration to include at least 2 years performing administrative and/or supervisory work involving more complex projects or programs; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience with at least 2 years performing administrative and/or supervisory work involving more complex projects or programs. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Must successfully complete a 10-year 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.
Our main responsibility is the management of the airport. Our organization consists of approximately 450 employees. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes paid holidays, accrued vacation and sick leave, a pension plan that begins on the first day of employment, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, various health insurance providers, dental insurance, vision insurance, short and long term disability insurance, long term care, and flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent, and transportation. The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.
