Communications Mgr II/Sr

Education and Experience Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing or related field is highly preferred. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in journalism, media relations, content writing and/or marketing communications, with the preferred candidate having at least 5 years of experience.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
* Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills with understanding of newswriting, active voice and AP Style.
* Intellectual curiosity is an integral part of this position. Must have excellent interviewing skills, with the ability to collect, analyze and curate information to tell a compelling story.
* Ability to serve as company spokesperson, including on camera, often on short notice.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong ability in Word to develop, manage review of and prepare documents for distribution and general ability using Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Media monitoring platform management and use of reporting to measure effectiveness.
* Understanding of local media operations and their needs.
* With limited direction, ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with proven success working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
* Experience and comfort working with confidential information.
* Occasional travel within Kansas and Missouri to build company relationships or staff company meetings, sometimes outside of business hours.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
* Ability to capture and edit photos and video to build out online newsroom, publish in other channels and supplement media pitches and news releases.
* Familiarity with publishing and editing in content management systems (CMS).
* Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud.

Licenses, Certificates, Bonding and/or Testing Required:
Must have a valid driver's license. Must have reliable high-speed home internet.

Working Conditions:
Normal office working conditions. Must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance.

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.