Public Relations Coordinator

Public Relations Coordinator

Job Title Code: 01546

Salary Grade: S644 -Starting $66,903

Department: Communications

Reports To: Director of Communications

FLSA Status: Exempt

Purpose of Job

The Public Relations Coordinator is a connector, storyteller, and relationship builder who helps share the story of KCPS with students, families, staff, and the community. This role requires creativity, strong writing skills, and a passion for engaging audiences through social media, media relations, and on-the-ground storytelling. The ideal candidate is outgoing, collaborative, and eager to highlight the amazing things happening in our schools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Content Creation & Storytelling

- Develop compelling content that promotes KCPS’s mission and impact across all platforms.

- Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and timely communications.

- Create and manage content for newsletters, publications, and district platforms, including Community News & Staff News.

Digital & Media Engagement

- Manage district social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, X) and support school/department-specific accounts.

- Produce engaging social media content, including real-time event coverage with photos and videos.

- Build and maintain relationships with local media; coordinate interviews, press conferences, and crisis communications.

Community & Cross-Department Collaboration

- Visit schools regularly to identify stories and strengthen relationships with principals, staff, and students.

- Serve as an in-house reporter and photographer for district events and celebrations.

- Collaborate with school leaders, district departments, and stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and alignment.

- Support major district events (Convocation, Teacher of the Year, Graduations, KCPS Fest) and other community initiatives.

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Minimum Qualifications)

- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or related field.

- 3 years of experience in public relations, journalism, or media-related roles.

- Strong writing and editing skills for high-visibility communications.

- Evidence of familiarity with social media strategy and content creation.

- Evidence of experience with photography, video production, or design.

- Ability to work quickly, accurately, and meet deadlines.

Strong ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.

In Order to #LevelUp in This Role, You'll Need: (Preferred Qualifications)

- Master’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or related field.

5 + years of experience in public relations, journalism, or media-related roles.

Physical Demands:

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, and reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.