Public Relations Manager-Overland Park or Topeka (hybrid)

Job ID: 6383

Functional Area: Communications

Position Type: Full-Time Regular

Relocation Provided: No

Location: Overland Park, KS

Department: COMMUNICATIONS

Internal / External: Internal and External

Experience Required: 5 - 7 Years

Position Description:

Are you being referred by a ONE Gas employee? If so, reach out to that connection and ask about the employee referral program. They can send you a link to apply directly so they can receive credit!

Job Posting End Date: June 6th, 2025.

The Public Relations Manager at Kansas Gas Service is responsible for creating and maintaining a positive public image for the company. This role involves developing and implementing communication strategies, serving as a spokesperson, and engaging with key stakeholders to enhance the company's reputation. It requires understanding different audiences, crafting effective messaging, managing media relations and maintaining clear communication with customers and the communities served in Kansas. This position can be located in either Overland Park or Topeka.

What You Will Do

Responsible for creating and maintaining a favorable public image for a division by communicating programs/services, accomplishments and points of view. This position assists in the development of communications strategies and deliverables to effectively communicate the company's position on legislative, environmental, regulatory, operational or other issues to external stakeholders including the media. This requires strong writing, editing and communication skills and this person will serve as a spokesperson.

Identify key audiences and determine the best way to communicate to them. Develop and implement programs and activities designed to enhance positive relationships and strengthen credibility and reputation of the company and its employees.

Oversee responses and respond to direct inquiries from media representatives, customers, city leaders and others concerning company activities. Write interesting and effective press releases, prepares proactive pitches and prepares information for media kits. Serve as company spokesperson and develops key messaging.

Collaborate to create communications for both internal and external audiences. Coordinate development of reports, publications and video to reach targeted audiences and ensure most effective use of company resources. Develop/maintain company social media page related to incidents and outages and proactive storytelling related to operations.

Provide information, assistance, and training to officers, managers, employees, customers, civic and professional organizations, and others including:

Analyzes, interprets, verifies and/or develops information and reports including:

Works collaboratively with Community Relations to manage special events and sponsorships.

Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.

Employee may perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

What You Will Need

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, business, other related field and the following job-related experience

Demonstrated experience serving as a spokesperson and pitching stories to the media.

Experience developing news releases, external talking points, media relations plans, community event/meeting participation and other content.

Strong experience developing and executing communications strategies to reach targeted audiences and enhance company reputation.

Experience using social media to target messaging to key audiences including reporters, community leaders and other key influencers.

Experience in use and function of office equipment including microcomputers and applicable software.

Deep knowledge and experience related to:

Experience researching, developing, and making formal presentations.

Experience analyzing and interpreting company policies and procedures, governmental regulations, rate schedules, legal documents, proposals, financial information, and publications.

Strong experience researching and composing reports, recommendations, publications, scripts, speeches, and correspondence.

Experience providing guidance, direction, and training; knowledge of personnel policies and procedures.

Experience interacting, advising, and communicating effectively.

Read and write fluently in English.

Applicable driver's license. Requires travel to other company offices and field locations.

Communicate and exchange information; conduct oral presentations.

Mobility to travel in and around office and outdoor environments and to a variety of work sites.

Operate tools and equipment required.

Visual ability to perform job responsibilities.

Diversity at ONE Gas

Inclusion & Diversity is so important to us that we made it one of our core values, values that guide and direct our actions as we go about our daily business. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities. We also acknowledge that we can accomplish great things by listening and learning from each other.

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Position Requirements:

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of One Gas. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

ONE Gas, Inc., and its divisions will provide equal employment opportunity for qualified persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military status or genetic information.