American Farm Bureau Federation is hiring: Communications Specialist in Washingt

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants EMPHASIS: Executive Communications POSITION OBJECTIVE: Provide executive communications support, including coordinating executive editorial calendar, speechwriting and travel with AFBF President, in collaboration with the communications and executive support teams. REPORTS TO: Director, Communications (Executive Communications) PAY RANGE: $80,000 - $85,000 annually LOCATION: Washington, DC; eligible to earn telework 2 days/week DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES Write columns, speeches, talking points and quotes for AFBF president, and other members of executive team, based on key policy issues and advocacy efforts. Travel with AFBF president, providing communications support in coordinating with state Farm Bureaus and allied groups. Coordinate with Vice President of Communications, Directors of Communications and across Communications and Executive Departments in planning the executive communications editorial calendar. Draft reports on executive communications impact and reach for quarterly reports to Board of Directors. Assist with special projects, including materials for issue-related campaigns. Contribute to general communications team operations, including drafting news releases, talking points and web content, assisting with posting and distribution of communications materials, and other duties as assigned. Relationships Collaborate closely with Director, Communications (Executive), Vice President of Communications and AFBF President, as well as other AFBF and state Farm Bureau staff and leaders, grassroots members and communicators from allied groups and government entities, to accomplish executive communications priorities and goals of AFBF. Education Or Training Required Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field Experience And Skills Required 2-4 years of experience in communications Experience working independently and as part of a team, often with tight deadlines Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills Creative, detail-oriented, organized, self-driven and capable of meeting deadlines Preferred Education/Experience/Training/Skills Knowledge of agriculture and agricultural issue communications Experience staffing an executive Other Requirements Frequent Travel, approximately 40-60% To Apply Please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 writing samples. Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Strategy/Planning and Information Technology Industries Government Relations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at American Farm Bureau Federation by 2x Get notified about new Communications Specialist jobs in Washington, DC . Washington, DC $59,000.00-$66,000.00 7 hours ago Senior Corporate Communication Specialist Silver Spring, MD $67,350.40-$112,257.60 1 week ago Washington, DC $54,000.00-$62,000.00 1 week ago Washington, DC $124,000.00-$155,000.00 2 days ago Internal Communications Specialist - Returns, Operations Internal Communications Arlington, VA $68,900.00-$147,400.00 2 days ago Internal Communications Specialist, NA Operations, Ops Internal Communications (OIC) Arlington, VA $68,900.00-$147,400.00 2 weeks ago Internal Communications Specialist, NA Operations, Ops Internal Communications (OIC) Arlington, VA $68,900.00-$147,400.00 1 week ago Washington, DC $63,400.00-$79,200.00 1 week ago Washington, DC $67,743.00-$121,319.00 5 days ago Washington, DC $150,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks ago Strategic and Visual Communications Specialist Washington, DC $80,000.00-$96,274.00 2 months ago Communications Specialist- Relocate to Saudi Arabia Arlington, VA $72,600.00-$155,200.00 1 week ago Washington, DC $139,604.00-$198,321.00 6 days ago Communications Manager, Navigator Research Washington, DC $65,000.00-$69,000.00 1 week ago Washington, DC $65,000.00-$75,000.00 2 weeks ago Washington, DC $60,000.00-$70,000.00 2 weeks ago Washington, DC $88,055.00-$103,082.00 5 days ago Communications Coordinator - Videographer Washington, DC $90,000.00-$90,000.00 1 day ago Washington, DC $70,000.00-$95,000.00 6 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr