Director of Media Relations
About the role
Who We Are: American Farmland Trust is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 6.5 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming practices on millions of additional acres and helped thousands of farm families make a go of it (primarily through programs that increase farm viability and/or enhance farmland access). Long a pioneering leader, AFT is now riding a new wave of growth, driven by agricultures most pressing needs and opportunities.
Job Purpose: Reporting directly to the VP of Communications the Media Relations Director develops and implements AFT's media relations strategy, and contributes to general AFT communications efforts, working across AFT departments, especially with program staff.
Position Summary: As an integral part of the AFT Communications team, the Media Relations Director develops and implements policies and procedures for the relations between the media and AFT. The Media Relations Director works to expand understanding of AFTs business, performance, and strategy.
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