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University Health KC · 8 hours ago

Communications Specialist - Jackson County Health Department - (Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p)

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

University Health KC is seeking a Communications Specialist for the Jackson County Health Department. The role involves developing and executing a data-driven communications strategy, creating engaging content, and leading risk communication efforts during public health emergencies.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute a data-driven communications and marketing strategy

Create compelling digital and print content (social media, graphics, video, campaigns, reports)

Serve as backup spokesperson and Public Information Officer

Lead risk communication planning for public health emergencies

Build and strengthen the JACOHD brand across online and offline platforms

Partner with internal programs and external organizations on outreach and education

Ensure communications are culturally and linguistically appropriate

Track performance, prepare reports, and support strategic planning efforts

Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and compliance with all policies

Qualification

Adobe Creative SuitePublic health communicationsContent creationCommunications strategyAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university with one to two years experience in communications, marketing, or closely related field

Working Knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, Premier Pro, and other Adobe Creative Suite software

Ability to assess critical and complex situations and give analytical solutions

Interpersonal communications, group process and facilitation skills

Excellent oral and written communications skills

Demonstrates ability to present information to large audiences

Demonstrates computer use ability in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software

Demonstrates ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on assignments with a minimal amount of direction

Demonstrates ability to write, edit, and design superior news, feature, promotional, and report content

Demonstrates experience developing communications plans and executing marketing communications tactics across all channels (e.g. print, digital, web, electronic, social, in-person)

Demonstrates experience creating and manipulating graphics

Demonstrates experience creating content for social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)