Media Relations & Communications Specialist (Remote 2 Days)

American Farm Bureau Federation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

American Farm Bureau Federation seeks a communications professional to build, maintain and monitor media relationships, manage inquiries, and produce editorial content aligned with policy messaging. The role supports staff for media interviews and proactively pitches stories to the press in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Based in Washington, DC, the position allows telework two days per week. A bachelor's in communications plus at least two years of media engagement experience are required,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field (must-have).
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in communications and media engagement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team under tight deadlines.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit editorial content aligned with messaging priorities.
• Assist with media interviews preparation for AFBF staff.
• Pitch stories to press and manage media inquiries.
• Monitor and report on AFBF coverage weekly.
• Manage Newsline audio program and contribute to broadcast efforts.
• Assist with production of materials for issue-related campaigns.
• Coordinate scheduling and taping of interviews in the AFBF studio.
• Create digital and social media content.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Proofreading

Deadline driven

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Job description

American Farm Bureau Federation seeks a communications professional to build, maintain and monitor media relationships, manage inquiries, and produce editorial content aligned with policy messaging. The role supports staff for media interviews and proactively pitches stories to the press in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Based in Washington, DC, the position allows telework two days per week. A bachelor's in communications plus at least two years of media engagement experience are required,