Lawrence, Kansas Police Department
Starting Salary: $23.43 to $33.98 Per Hour (DOQ)
(Starting Salary Typically at Entry Level of Pay Range)
The Lawrence Police Department is seeking a creative, organized, detail-oriented professional for its Public Affairs Unit. This position will assist with dissemination of public messaging including crisis communications as well as strategic communications designed to advance the LPD’s mission, reputation, and brand.
Responsibilities: Responsible for LPD communication and media support, including media interviews, writing for print and online publications, developing communications plans, speech writing, developing presentations, developing content for internal and external public education initiatives and messages; collaborate on web and social media content strategies. Support PAO staff with strategic objectives and events as needed. Assist with content for LPD’s social media accounts and ensure the voice and content are consistent with brand standards and social media best practices. Analyze and report on social media trends, best practices and relevant developments in the law enforcement sector. Assist with press conferences. Set up, attend, and photograph a variety of community events and presentations.
Qualifications: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing or a related field; or 3-5 years of directly related experience in Journalism, Media Relations, Communications, Marketing or Public Relations.
BENEFITS:
Health, Dental and Life Insurance:
Various dependent coverage levels available.
Vacation:
12 days per year (Plus 2 days Personal Leave)
Holidays:
9 days per year
Retirement:
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
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