Certified Angus Beef LLC Seeking Producer Communications Specialist

Certified Angus Beef LLC currently has an opening for a Producer Communications Specialist that will be based out of Wooster, Ohio. 

The successful candidate will be tasked with sharing the Certified Angus Beef � brand story to stakeholders across the supply chain. They will share information that helps cattlemen understand the needs of consumers and help end-users understand beef cattle production while supporting the traditional communication strategies of the Supply Development team.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the content lead for CABpartners.com, working closely with the web team
• Act as the producer communication link to the brand's consumer-facing communication efforts
• Manage producer communication and outreach elements of the Corporate Social Responsibility plan
• Manage a small group of producer spokespeople, educating, communicating and engaging, as needed
• Contribute to all producer communications (writing, photography, and raw video shooting, as available)
• Contribute to the educational efforts of The Culinary Center by telling the cattlemen's story to visitors

Travel: Must be willing and able to travel � may equate to 30% or more of the time.

This position is not responsible for the supervision of staff.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would qualify. That might be equivalent to:
• Bachelor's degree plus two or more years minimum related experience in agricultural communications or journalism, or an animal science degree with a communications option
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, externally and among teammates
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to think creatively
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and prioritize assignments 
• Ability to work effectively in deadline situations and under pressure
• Proficient use of all tools needed to complete tasks (digital cameras, computer programs, etc.)
• Professional, with ability to represent brand to external stakeholders
• Experience in digital media required; video experience preferred
• Strong agriculture background required
• Writing Examples: Applicants for this position are required to provide a selection of writing samples. Ideal samples are agriculturally focused (articles, blogs, newsletters or opinion pieces); however, any topic is acceptable. Published materials are preferred, but research findings and reports are allowed, as well.

If interested and qualifications match position requirements, apply online.