Chief Communications Officer—Strategic Brand & Policy Leader

National Milk Producers Federation; Arlington (VA); Hybride; USD 180 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid position with 2 remote days per

7.5 hour work day

Retirement benefits, 11% maximum

Generous paid time off

Office closure between Christmas and N

Free Parking or Metro Benefits

Exceptional health, vision and dental

Short-term, long-term, life and disa

On-site gym

Résumé du poste

National Milk Producers Federation in Arlington, VA seeks a Vice President for Communications to steer the organization’s external and internal messaging, brand strategy, and publications, reporting to the President & CEO.

The role leads digital and media strategy, relates with dairy stakeholders, and serves as a primary spokesperson, shaping messaging for policymakers, members, and the public while managing a high-impact team and budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in communications, journalism, or related field.
• Experience operating at the executive level, managing staff and advising senior leadership.
• Exceptional knowledge of federal policy and the Washington, DC regulatory landscape.
• Experience in dairy or agriculture is a plus.
• Experience on Capitol Hill or at a trade association is a plus.
• Social media experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience in content development, writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal staff, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Experience collaborating with external industry stakeholders as a primary organization representative.

Responsabilités

• Set strategic communications direction across channels and stakeholders.
• Lead cross-industry message alignment with dairy cooperatives and allied organizations.
• Set digital and social media strategy and oversee content planning and production.
• Define digital performance metrics and report results to senior leadership.
• Set marketing and brand strategy to strengthen member value and policy visibility.
• Ensure a consistent NMPF brand across entities and collaborations.
• Oversee editing and production of NMPF publications.
• Serve as spokesperson and media relations contact for NMPF.
• Lead outreach to dairy stakeholders beyond NMPF membership.
• Promote departmental wins and member stories across channels.
• Lead crisis communications in partnership with other dairy organizations.
• Provide communications counsel to the President & CEO on positioning and messaging.
• Direct the Communications team's staffing, workflow, and budget priorities.
• Other duties as assigned by the President & CEO.

Connaissances

Executive leadership

Policy knowledge

Social media

Writing & editing

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree in communications/journalism related field

Master's degree preferred

Description du poste

National Milk Producers Federation in Arlington, VA seeks a Vice President for Communications to steer the organization’s external and internal messaging, brand strategy, and publications, reporting to the President & CEO.

The role leads digital and media strategy, relates with dairy stakeholders, and serves as a primary spokesperson, shaping messaging for policymakers, members, and the public while managing a high-impact team and budget.