Director, Communications & Media Relations

Ohio Soybean Association/Council

The Director of Communications and Media Relations is responsible for the overall communications and media strategy for the Ohio Soybean organizations. The Director provides strategic guidance and counsel on communications issues, with the goal of benefiting Ohio soybean farmers.

Specific job duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

Develop and implement a communications plan for the Ohio Soybean organizations
Develop and implement a plan for positioning the organizations, and soybean farmers with agriculture and consumer media
Manage production of organizational website content, articles, letters, talking points and other communication pieces
Manage production and editing of internal publications including Ohio Soybean News magazine, newsletters and e-newsletters

Preferred qualifications include:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
Significant communications and media relations experience
Familiarity with agriculture and farming
Familiarity with trade associations and member-based organizations
Experience managing strategic relationships with PR and media firms
Experience developing and delivering organizational messaging to key audiences

To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:

Kirk Merritt, Executive Director
Ohio Soybean Association/Ohio Soybean Council
918 Proprietors Road, Suite A
Worthington, Ohio 43085
Email: kmerritt@soyohio.org

Deadline for submissions is 10/09/2020.

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