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Colorado
Catalog Layout Designer
Agri-marketing firm looking for an experienced, self-motivated designer for sale catalog design & layout within the cattle industry. The position is part-time, contract-only and requires contractor to have their own office, equipment (PC preferred) and Adobe CS4 software. Please send resume and visual samples to lmckibben@blueprintma.com
Director of Communications
The position is responsible for writing and editing NALF communications including a number of venues. The position also manages NALF's advertising and promotional efforts including marketing strategies. The position oversees web content, vendors, post web material when appropriate. Strong writing and editing skills are essential, and expererience with marketing is highly preferred. The position works closely with other NALF staff members and of the Limousin World magazine so teamwork is important
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Company: |
North American Limousin Foundation |
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Location: |
Denver |
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Contact: |
Dr. Bob Hough |
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Website: |
www.nalf.org |
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Email: |
bob@nalf.org |
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Phone: |
817/296-0976 |
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Fax: |
303/220-1884 |
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Post Date: |
06-15-2010 |
Manager, Issues Response
General Responsibilities
The Manager, Issues Response supports successful industry responses to beef issues in the media and online. Specifically, the Manager conducts research, creates communication tools and hones the response system to support NCBA and state partner issues management efforts. Under the leadership of the Director, Issues Management, helps develop and disseminate critical issue information to industry stakeholders through fact sheets, Web copy, by-lined articles, issue alerts and other communication tools.
Specific Responsibilities
• Tracks and reports on anti-beef activist campaigns. Maintains PowerPoint slides illustrating primary activist tactics and threats, drafts articles/updates to inform farmers/ranchers, state partners and stakeholders and maintains protestor response plan.
• Responds to state partner requests. Researches issues, works with NCBA team to make response recommendations and writes/provides appropriate tools to support response efforts.
• Proactively identifies training opportunities and new response guides/resources to support state issue response needs and streamline issues response process.
• Manages issues response information and issues management program materials available to state partners through the Extranet: identifies appropriate information resources, regularly posts new materials, maintains integrity and consistency of information.
• Assists Director, Issues Management in communicating issues information to state partner and stakeholder organizations by researching and writing issue alerts.
• Researches and writes media and issue response information, including Web copy, fact sheets, letters-to-the-editor and FAQs. Also supports media relations and other NCBA teams by researching issue information requests.
• Conducts various administrative tasks, including maintaining the issue alert distribution lists and coordinating the Beef Expert Board list of third-party spokespeople.
• Actively participates in staff meetings. Serves as an issues management liaison with other departments by sharing appropriate issue information and learning from other staff.
Qualifications
Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, Public Affairs or related degree and one-three years relevant communication experience. Candidate should possess good analytical skills, strong editing and writing abilities, a working knowledge of the media and media relations, and an understanding of use of the Internet as an information resource and a communications and issues management tool.
Candidate should have strong computer skills: word processing (preferably Microsoft Word), Internet navigation/research and Web posting skills are required; presentation software (PowerPoint) skills are a plus. Candidate must be able to work effectively as part of a dynamic, fast-paced team and in high-pressure, crisis-communication type situations. Also, experience in successfully managing multiple projects and priorities at the same time is a must. Preference will be given to candidates who have a working knowledge of, and/or experience in, the agriculture or food industries.
Position is based in the Denver office. Occasional business travel and extended work hours are required.
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Company: |
National Cattlemen Beef Assoc |
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Location: |
Centennial |
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Contact: |
Sherri Fisher |
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Website: |
beefusa.org |
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Email: |
sfisher@beef.org |
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Phone: |
303-850-3351 |
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Post Date: |
02-19-2010 |
Iowa
CommunicationsAssociate
The person selected for this position will develop integrated marketing communications programs for agricultural accounts such as Pfizer Animal Health, Kruger Seeds and Iowa Corn. An agricultural background and journalism degree are required; two or more years of experience are desired.
Skills needed:
•Strong writing, interviewing and editing skills
•An appreciation and understanding of IMC work
•Ability to handle multiple projects
•Excellent organizational skills
•Self confidence
Kansas
Editor
Grass & Grain, a leading weekly farm and ranch newspaper published for more than 50 years with offices in Manhattan, Kansas seeks full time editor with strong agricultural background.
Responsibilities include writing, photography and some marketing of publication. Some travel through Kansas required. Must be proficient in the use of Word, Quark Express and the ability to use other computer programs. To apply submit cover letter, resume, and two recent writing samples. Electronic or hard copy is acceptable.
Submit materials to gandgeditor@agpress.com or mail to PO Box 1009, Manhattan, KS 66502.
For information about the position feel free to contact Tom Carlin tom@agpress.com or Beth Riffel gandgeditor@agpress.com at (785) 539-7558.
Page Designer
High Plains Journal is seeking a Page Designer, responsible for the graphic design of news pages in all five editions of the publication. We need someone who knows the difference between Helvetica and a Holstein and can design a news story about one with the other.
The individual would be responsible for designing pages consisting of stories and photos around advertising
For a complete job description visit: http://www.hpj.com/jobs/pagedesigner.pdf
Application deadline: June 30
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Company: |
High Plains Journal |
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Location: |
Dodge City |
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Contact: |
Holly Martin |
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Website: |
www.hpj.com |
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Email: |
hmartin@hpj.com |
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Phone: |
620-227-7171 ext. 1806 |
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Fax: |
620-227-7173 |
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Post Date: |
06-10-2010 |
Minnesota
Managing/Digital Editor for BEEF franchise
This position is responsible for executing the creation and production of the editorial product, with special emphasis in building synergies between the electronic and print products. Candidate will also participate in the execution and management of the wide variety of products and projects developed for editorial purposes in print, online (website, e-newsletters, audio/video, etc.) and in-person (i.e., seminars). Cattle background with expertise in desktop and new media technology preferred.
Missouri
Administrative/Membership Services Coordinator
This is a full-time, entry level staff position. Duties: overall responsibility for all financial aspects of the ACA, manage and coordinate membership services and provide administrative assistance to the CEO.
Qualifications:
Associate/B.S. Degree in Ag. Business/Accounting or equivalent
Proficient in using Quickbooks software
Proficient in operating database software (Microsoft Excel, Access, etc)
To apply for this position email cover letter and resume to acaregistrations@earthlink.net.
Texas
Agribusiness, Mid-Level, Dallas
Position Overview & Responsibilities:
Fleishman-Hillard has an immediate opportunity for a seasoned communications practitioner with knowledge of and a passion for implementing communication plans for livestock, agriculture, and food clients to join its downtown Dallas office as part of the food and agribusiness practice.
The Managing Supervisor plays a pivotal role in handling many of the day-to-day logistics for the account team by driving and managing public relations strategies for a variety of clients in the agriculture and food industry. Responsibilities include managing projects and clients, and creating budgets and forecasts. Client work includes day to day project management and execution in grassroots outreach, issues management, public education programs, and national, trade, and online media relations. The majority of the group’s efforts focus on creating credible, unique ways to make agricultural practices and issues relevant to a consumer audience.
Qualifications:
• A minimum of 6-10 years of experience specifically related to developing and implementing public relations programs addressing production agriculture or issues management
• An agricultural background with experience throughout the food chain - the understanding of agricultural practices, as well as knowledge of consumer communications. The ideal candidate would also have relationships with influencers in associations and companies throughout the food chain.
• Agricultural chemicals, biotechnology, livestock, issues management or public affairs experience is strongly preferred.
• Versatile, persuasive writing skills and experience developing high-quality written materials, including communications plans, client correspondence, and media communications. A demonstrated ability to communicate scientific ideas in a way that is understandable to the general public is an asset.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with a proven track record in messaging and positioning.
• Proven track record of outstanding client counseling, including strategic thinking, verbal, and writing skills.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and executing results-oriented communications programs, and providing high-quality service to demanding clients.
• Excellent project management skills - ability to manage a wide variety of projects, prioritize work load, consistently meet deadlines, adapt to changing client needs, and direct junior staff as needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Degree in agriculture, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field
Please click the link below to apply for this position or to learn more about career opportunities with Fleishman-Hillard. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted by clicking the link provided and applying through the Fleishman-Hillard Careers web site will be considered.
Fleishman-Hillard is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. M/F/D/V.
http://jobs-fleishman.icims.com/jobs/2789/job
Director of Media/Public Relations
The Director of Media/Public Relations is responsible for developing and implementing AQHA’s communications plans, and providing guidance to the various departments and programs to ensure ongoing success of media/public relations campaigns. The Director of Media/Public Relations will create material to position AQHA as the industry leader and the American Quarter Horse as the preferred breed on a worldwide basis. The Director of Media/Public Relations will work with the marketing and publications staff to maximize all marketing efforts.
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Company: |
American Quarter Horse Association |
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Location: |
Amarillo |
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Contact: |
Jim Bret Campbell |
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Website: |
www.aqha.com |
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Email: |
jbcampbell@aqha.org |
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Phone: |
(806) 378-4377 |
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Post Date: |
06-30-2010 |
Wisconsin
Marketing Executive
Work may include – but not be limited to – marketing communications
planning, editorial writing, copywriting, implementing public relations
campaigns, working with a creative team to design materials, coordinating
event plans, or other activities which may support strategic client
initiatives.
For more information, please go to www.filamentmarketing.com and click "Resources".
