Jody Hanson Email & Phone Number

Olathe, Kansas, United States

Provide strategic communications consultation to the Board of County Commissioners, County Manager’s Office and entire organization; develop communications plans and messaging for internal and external audiences; take a leadership role in crisis communications when required; provide branding consultation to the organization; manage incoming media inquiries; supervise the production of The Best Times, JoCo Magazine, employee email, social media platforms and www.jocogov.org; oversee groundbreakings, events, and other proactive PR activities; supervise the employees, budget, assets and workflow of the Public Information Office division in the County Manager’s Office.

Lenexa, Ks

Responsible for strategic communication, message development and implementation on multiple platforms for external and internal audiences including media, employees, legislators, community stakeholders and persons served; organize and participate in local, state and national education and advocacy efforts; provide strategic consultation and communication to the executive director, senior leadership team, governing board and agency; serve as the public information officer and media spokesperson; supervisory duties and team facilitation; community speaking engagements; employee engagement efforts; volunteer program and facility tours.

Olathe, Ks

Responsible for ongoing proactive media pitches, news releases and citizen engagement activities resulting in positive news and awareness building about Johnson County Government and the hundreds of programs and services it provides its residents; monitor media coverage for the organization, contribute to daily clipping report and create results reports to measure earned media; create content for web site, social media, and internal communications channels including intranet and employee newsletter; write articles for The Best Times and JoCo Magazine; write and submit articles to non-Johnson County publications including The Kansas City Star and Kansas Government Journal; provide marketing/communications consultation to Johnson County Government’s departments and agencies; collaborate with Public Information Officers and communications specialists throughout the organization, metro area and state.

Olathe, Ks

Provide strategic communications consultation to the Board of County Commissioners, County Manager’s Office and entire organization; develop communications plans and messaging for internal and external audiences; take a leadership role in crisis communications when required; provide branding consultation to the organization; manage incoming media inquiries; supervise the production of The Best Times, JoCo Magazine, employee email, social media platforms and www.jocogov.org; oversee groundbreakings, events, and other proactive PR activities; supervise the employees, budget, assets and workflow of the Public Information Office division in the County Manager’s Office.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

*Plan and execute public relations campaigns for InQuest Marketing clients*Write and submit news stories for trade publications on behalf of clients*Handle crisis communications, including prepping a client for an onsite interview with CNN*Serve as media spokesperson for print, online and broadcast interviewSpecialties: • Industry experience: Health care, financial, retail, construction equipment, veterinary/pet care, state legislation, live arts, HVAC, non-profits, lawn and garden, family entertainment centers • News release and media kit development • Media list development and pitching • Crisis communications • Media tours • Video writing and producing • Event planning

Kansas City, Missouri Area

*Specialized in public relations and media relations for the pet care/veterinary industry*Planned and executed a nationwide media tour with a veterinary media spokesperson*Wrote and produced video and audio news releases*Planned news conferences, events and one-on-one interview sessions at trade shows

*Produced newscasts at the ABC affiliate in Cedar Rapids, IA*Field produced at the Iowa Caucus in Des Moines*Wrote and produced 30 minute television specials