New

Public Relations Specialist

Garney Construction
life insurance, flexible benefit account, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Missouri, North Kansas City
1700 Swift Street (Show on map)
Apr 22, 2025
GARNEY CONSTRUCTION We're looking for a Public Relations Specialist to help elevate our brand by telling the stories that matter-about our people, our projects, and our purpose. In this role, you'll support media outreach, award submissions, and conference abstract development, working closely with our external PR agency to share our work with the industry and beyond. This is a great opportunity for a strategic communicator with strong writing skills and a passion for turning complex ideas into compelling content. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Write and edit award submissions, project spotlights, and executive nominations for industry organizations and trade publications Draft and submit abstracts for national conferences, working with internal subject matter experts to develop clear and compelling proposals Interview internal team members to capture insights, technical expertise, and story angles for use in PR, award entries, and conference abstracts Collaborate with internal teams to uncover story ideas and highlight notable achievements Write advertorials, press releases, media pitches, and supporting content to promote company milestones, projects, and initiatives Coordinate and support media interviews, including scheduling, preparing internal spokespeople, and working with our PR agency on logistics Coordinate with Garney's external PR agency on media outreach, campaign planning, and content development Assist with preparing talking points, bios, and background materials for speaking engagements or interviews Maintain and track a calendar of awards and editorial opportunities WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or a related field 3-5 years of experience in public relations, communications, or content marketing- either in-house or at an agency Exceptional writing and editing skills with a strong grasp of tone, structure, and audience Experience writing press releases, award entries, and/or technical abstracts Ability to interview subject matter experts and translate technical content into accessible stories Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple priorities Comfortable working across teams and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders Familiarity with media tracking tools or processes is a plus LET'S TALK THE PERKS! Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401K Retirement plan Health, dental, vision and life insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA) Long-term disability Holidays, Vacation and PTO Bonus program CONTACT US If you are interested in this Public Relations Specialistposition inKansas City, MOthen please Apply Now. For other opportunities available at Garney Construction go to careers.garney.com.If you have questions about the position or would like more information, please contactJessica Osbornby emailjessica.osborn@garney.com. Garney Construction and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace. Agency Disclaimer:All vendors must have a signed Garney Construction Agreement, authorized by the Executive Team, to receive payment for any placement. Verbal or written commitments made by anyone other than a member of the Executive Team will not be considered binding. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Garney Construction or submitted to employees outside of the Recruiting Team will be deemed the property of Garney Construction. In such cases, Garney Construction will not be obligated to pay any placement fees.