Director, Influence Engagement, Trust In Food™

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the overall communications and engagement strategy for Trust In Food to support organizational, partner, and business objectives.
• Create and implement integrated communications plans that drive producer engagement, strengthen partner relationships, and increase awareness of Trust In Food initiatives.
• Lead and manage the Trust In Food Engagement team.
• Oversee the development and execution of content across digital, social media, events, email campaigns, websites, presentations, videos, graphics and other communication channels.
• Establish and maintain messaging, brand standards, and communication strategies across all Trust In Food programs, campaigns, and partner initiatives.
• Develop strategic communication plans for partnerships, campaigns, webinars, workshops, conferences, and other in-person and virtual events.
• Serve as the communications lead for strategic partners by developing engagement strategies, supporting partner renewals, and identifying opportunities to enhance partner value and visibility.
• Work closely with Farm Journal marketing, brands, journalists, broadcasters and media teams to amplify Trust In Food initiatives and sustainable agriculture storytelling.

Skills/Professional Experience

• 10+ years in communications, engagement, marketing, public relations, strategic communications, agricultural communications, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience developing integrated communications strategies.
• Proven ability to lead strategic communications planning and execution.
• Exceptional partner-facing, client-facing, and internal communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills.
• Strong project and program management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives and competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to thrive in fast-paced, evolving, and ambiguous environments.
• Strong collaborator who values communication, accountability, and teamwork while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Experience developing and evaluating performance metrics and using data to inform communications and engagement strategies.
• Interest in and knowledge of agriculture, sustainability, and producer audiences preferred.