Director, Organizational Communications

Summary

Description

SUMMARY

The Director, Organizational Communications is responsible for developing, editing and producing high-quality content that supports NCBA’s organizational priorities and effectively communicates with members, cattle producers and industry stakeholders. This position serves as NCBA’s editorial and content production lead, overseeing the development and production of flagship publications, recurring email communications, podcast, Web and other owned media content. The Director ensures content is accurate, compelling, audience-focused and consistent with NCBA’s established messaging, voice and editorial standards. This position plays a key role in implementing integrated communications strategies that support outreach to key audiences. The Director collaborates cross-functionally to manage complex, high-impact projects and ensure cohesive messaging across all channels.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

• Leads the development, editing and production of high-quality content that supports NCBA’s organizational priorities and engages members, cattle producers and industry stakeholders across print, digital and multimedia platforms.
• Oversees the editorial planning, content strategy and production of NCBA’s flagship communications products, including the National Cattlemen newspaper, Directions magazine, Cattlemen’s Call podcast, email communications, NCBA website and other owned media channels.
• Facilitates editorial planning and content development processes, identifying storytelling opportunities and coordinating content calendars to support organizational initiatives and member engagement efforts.
• Writes, edits and reviews a variety of communications materials, collaborating with internal departments and subject matter experts to develop content and ensure accurate, consistent messaging across channels.
• Supports and executes integrated communications strategies, managing complex content and communications projects from concept through production to ensure quality, timeliness and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Partners with the Corporate Relations team to support sponsorship, advertising and other revenue-generating opportunities across communications platforms.
• Monitors communications performance metrics, audience engagement trends and industry developments to inform content strategy and continuous improvement.
• Tracks and manages budgets related to assigned communications, publications and content production initiatives.
• Maintains awareness of issues, trends and developments affecting the cattle and beef industry to ensure relevant and timely communications.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

EDUCATION 

Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, public relations or communications is required.

EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in communications, editorial, publishing, content strategy, journalism, public relations or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading content planning, editorial development and publication production for print, digital and/or multimedia communications channels.
• Experience managing complex communications and content projects from concept through publication, including coordination of timelines, stakeholders and external vendors as needed.
• Experience overseeing or contributing to publications, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, podcasts or other owned-media products; association or membership organization experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the cattle, beef or broader agriculture industry is strongly preferred.
• Occasional travel is required to support organizational events, industry meetings and content development activities.

EQUIVALENCY 

None.

CERTIFICATION(S)

None required.

SKILLS

• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in content development, editing and storytelling across print, digital and multimedia platforms.
• Strong editing, proofreading and quality-control skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to develop engaging content that aligns with organizational messaging, brand standards and strategic priorities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Experience using analytics and audience insights to evaluate content performance and inform strategic decision-making.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams, subject matter experts, members and external stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain message consistency and effectively communicate with diverse audiences across multiple communications channels.

Company Description

Initiated in 1898, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association is the marketing organization and trade association for America's one million cattle farmers and ranchers. With offices in Denver and Washington, D.C., NCBA is a consumer-focused, producer-directed organization representing the largest segment of the nation's food and fiber industry. NCBA works to achieve the vision: "To be the trusted leader and definitive voice of the U.S. cattle and beef industry."

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Time

  EEO Statement
  It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained. 

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