Director of Media Relations

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🔥 12 hours ago

🏛️ District of Columbia, Washington – Remote

🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $120k - $130k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🎙️ Public Relations (PR)

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American Farmland Trust

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1980

🍽️ Food & Beverage

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

Food & Beverage • Consulting • Logistics

American Farmland Trust is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to saving the land that sustains us by protecting farmland, promoting sustainable farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land. AFT operates programs like the Farmland Information Center, farmland protection grants, soil health initiatives, and the U. S. Farmed certification to support farmers, influence policy, provide technical assistance, and engage the public to ensure farming remains a viable way of life.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement American Farmland Trust’s media relations strategy • Develop policies and procedures for relationships between the media and AFT • Expand understanding of AFT’s business, performance, and strategy • Cultivate and maintain relationships with key media members, particularly agriculture reporters • Serve as primary media contact and liaison between media and AFT subject experts • Lead project execution by setting priorities, defining deadlines, and coordinating across teams and external partners • Lead high-impact projects and processes supporting divisional and organizational goals • Foster internal and cross-divisional collaboration through guidance, coaching, and subject-matter expertise • Collaborate with Directors and Deputy Directors on cross-divisional efforts • Staff AFT’s president, CEO, and other spokespeople during interviews and media-related events • Identify and promote programmatic and operational initiatives that drive growth and improve effectiveness • Lead execution of National Communications strategy for divisional priorities • Oversee written and multimedia communications conveying priorities, programs, and impact • Partner with the National Communications team to align internal and external messaging • Develop and oversee press materials highlighting AFT initiatives, research, events, and newsworthy developments • Develop and secure placement of op-eds, opinion pieces, and thought leadership content • Draft, edit, and provide strategic guidance on executive and organizational communications • Write talking points, FAQs, briefing materials, and communications resources • Develop proactive media outreach strategies and pursue reporter coverage opportunities • Supervise the Media Relations Associate

🎯 Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, prioritize competing demands, and make timely, strategic decisions • Proven ability to respond effectively and professionally to media inquiries, including time-sensitive requests and reporter deadlines • Demonstrated ability to translate complex, technical, or academic topics into clear, compelling, concise, and on-message communications for media • Strong knowledge of media relations principles and best practices • Proficiency with Meltwater and other relevant communications and public relations tools • Interest in agriculture, conservation, and related policy issues • Commitment to American Farmland Trust’s mission • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, partners, and media contacts across the country • Advanced degree (master’s degree in business administration, marketing, communications, or a related field) and 10+ years of progressively responsible media relations experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience • Occasional work in the evenings or on weekends may be required to meet deadlines • Occasional domestic travel is required • Must submit a resume, answer all screener questions, and include a cover letter explaining fit for AFT and the role

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical & Prescription Coverage • Dental Coverage • Vision Coverage • Company Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability (LTD) • Voluntary Life Insurance • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Healthcare & Dependent Care • Health Savings Account (HSA) • 401k Plan • Sick Leave: Regular full-time employees accrue 13 “sick days” per year • Vacation Leave: Accrue 15 days during the first year increasing by one day per year to 20 days per year maximum • Twelve fixed holidays • A week between Christmas and New Years off • Up to three floating holidays • Remote work opportunity • A diverse and inclusive work environment • Competitive compensation & benefits • Occasional domestic travel