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09/23/2020

Director, Communications & Media Relations

Ohio Soybean Association/Council in Worthington, Ohio

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.

Primary Duties

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.

Skills/Qualifications

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, and experience developing and delivering organizational messaging to key audiences.

Education Requirements

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

How to Apply 

Submit a cover letter and resume to: Kirk Merritt, Executive Director, Ohio Soybean Association & Council, 918 Proprietors Road, Suite A, Worthington, Ohio 43085 Email: kmerritt@soyohio.org

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