Director of Communications and Marketing

District of Columbia, USA (Remote)

$100K/yr – $130K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Field to Market's communications and marketing program, including media relations, editorial oversight, and event management.

  • Must-have: 7–10 years in communications or PR with multi-channel campaign leadership.
  • Standout: Ownership of major events and awards programs such as Sustainability Leadership Awards.
  • Owns team leadership and coordination with partners/consultants.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a proactive media relations program, cultivating press relationships and identifying opportunities for coverage through press releases, interviews, and other amplification strategies
  • Exercise editorial oversight of all external and member-facing communications channels, including social media, website (public and Member Portal), and email, maintaining a polished and consistent brand voice
  • Author and produce Field to Market's Annual Report, Sustainability Commitments Report, and other key publications
  • Support staff communications needs, including preparing materials for presentations, webinars, and stakeholder engagements; coordinate remarks, scripts, and correspondence for the President, Board Chair, and other leadership
  • Collaborate with member organizations to develop joint communications strategies and maintain awareness of industry news to shape timely and appropriate organizational responses
  • Develop and manage Field to Market's annual marketing strategy, identifying key messages and applying them consistently across all platforms and initiatives
  • Create and maintain marketing collateral, branding materials, recruitment tools, and event materials, including design of graphics and visual assets
  • Serve as primary point of contact for subcontractors and consultants supporting Field to Market's communications and marketing functions
  • Support planning, promotion, and execution of Field to Market events, including bi-annual member meetings, webinars, and virtual programming—managing technology, logistics, and speaker coordination
  • Lead content development and marketing for the annual Sustainable Agriculture Summit, collaborating with partner organizations, sponsors, speakers, and event consultants to shape an engaging and impactful conference

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field
  • 7–10 years of experience in communications, marketing, or public relations, with a demonstrated track record of leading campaigns and managing multi-channel strategies
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives, events, and stakeholders simultaneously
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for compelling storytelling across diverse audiences
  • Strong knowledge of digital communications tools and platforms, including email marketing, social media, website and content management systems
  • Experience in agriculture, sustainability, or a related sector preferred but not required
  • Travel up to 20%
  • Located within 2 hours driving distance from a major airport
  • Salary Range for this position is $100,000 to 130,000 annually, depending on experience

Preferred

  • Experience in agriculture, sustainability, or a related sector preferred but not required
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