Public relations specialist Jobs in Kansas City, MO

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It's pretty exciting, to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.

As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.

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Who You Are : As the

Director of Public Relations

your expertise in media strategy spans both local and national levels, allowing you to craft and execute effective media strategy and communication plans. You excel in developing and implementing PR programming that enhances brand visibility and communicates key messages with impact. Your passion for leveraging media connections and strategic insights drives successful public relations initiatives.

The Impact You Will Have :

You will work closely with integrated marketing, government affairs, development, and external agencies to create and promote the corporate identity and mission to the public, prospects, and customers. You will oversee media relations and serve as the company’s liaison, managing response to inquiries from the press and proactive opportunities to tell the QTS story.

What You Will Do :

Develop and implement public relations strategies that align with QTS’s overall goals and objectives of building goodwill across communities and within the industry to positively shape the data center narrative and establishing QTS as a thought leader.

Lead the development of a proactive narrative and proof points at the national and community level to support our public relations strategies.

Develop and manage QTS’s go-to-market communications plans that advance key messages and guide stakeholder engagement, including earned and paid media, for data center expansion and launches in the U.S. and Europe.

Collaborate with Government Affairs, Marketing, and Development partners on QTS’s go-to-market communications plans.

Manage national and local media relations including development of strategy, responses, and proactive engagement with reporters and journalists.

Lead and manage public relations content across a broad array of channels including press releases, media advisories, op-eds, byline articles, company statements / quotes, FAQs, and media briefing books.

Manage the identification of case studies and assets that align to our narratives and generate proactive opportunities to engage reporters and key stakeholders.

Lead the strategy and preparation for company interviews, briefings, events, and other general public- and media-facing opportunities.

Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders including Blackstone, agency partners, thought leaders, industry influencers, partners, press / media contacts, and customers.

Develop and execute crisis communication plans as needed and provide strategic counsel on crisis response.

Actively track and report data findings on industry news / trends, market activities, competitive practices, inquiries, and client surveys to identify opportunities to better position the company.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in messaging and branding for proactive and ongoing communications and crisis response.

Lead the translation of media landscape into actionable ways for QTS to engage.

What You Will Need to be Successful

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or a related field; equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.

Ten or more years of experience in communications, including leading public relations or media relations.

Demonstrate strong communications skills through excellent oral and written communication in accordance with Associated Press style guidelines and creating compelling content.

Nice to Have :

Experience working directly with local, trade and national media to secure stories.

Experience counseling clients and / or internal stakeholders on public relations and media strategy, including crisis communications.

Experience managing team members on executing public relations strategy.

Experience working in the technology or data center industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to report on key metrics and insights to leaders.

Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities simultaneously.

Knowledge of crisis communication best practices.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface across all levels of the organization.

Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.

Strong service and support orientation.

An enthusiastic positive team player who can support and serve those around them.

Total Rewards

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes : medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible.

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It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

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In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees :

Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting

Every employee is bonus or commission eligible

Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays

Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)

11 paid Holidays Annually / Holiday compensation when worked

Pet and Legal Insurance

Q-Rest Sabbatical Program

Q-Anniversary Service Award Program

Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers

Military Benefits Package

QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program

QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents

QTS Crisis Fund

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program