Communications Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

In this exciting role at our Washington, D.C.-based, trade association we are looking for a driven, creative and digitally forward-thinking person to join our communications team. As part of Farm Credit’s reputation management strategy, this position helps build and maintain our reputation in Washington, D.C. and across the country. This role is central to executing strategy and advancing our national brand by implementing our social media campaigns, developing written comments for our website, creating editorial calendars for our membership and monitoring the media to find opportunities to engage. Successful candidates will bring a fresh perspective, strong initiative and a detail-oriented approach to work every day.

In addition to an annual bonus opportunity and competitive benefits, the salary range for this position is $61,000-92,000 annually. Additionally, FCC allows employees to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Job Responsibilities

• Creates and posts content daily across all @FarmCredit social media channels.
• Monitors social media for Farm Credit activities using digital monitoring tools.
• Analyzes Farm Credit’s social media performance, prepares reports for senior management and contributes strategic recommendations to strengthen Farm Credit’s online presence.
• Assists in developing monthly editorial calendars for Farm Credit institutions, aligned with the One Mission. Many Voices . messaging campaign.
• Monitors traditional media for opportunities to engage and identifies potential reputation threats.
• Compiles and distributes the Farm Credit Daily News to member institutions.
• Drafts compelling customer story features and blog posts for, www.FarmCredit.com.
• Supports search engine optimization (SEO) efforts to improve website visibility and user experience (UX).
• Assists in developing social media toolkits for Farm Credit sponsored events and partnerships.

Job Requirements

An Overview of Farm Credit Council

The Farm Credit Council is the national trade association representing Farm Credit System institutions before Congress, the Executive Branch and others. The Council provides the mechanism for member grassroots involvement in the development of positions and policies with respect to federal legislation and government actions that impact Farm Credit.

Farm Credit has a mission to support rural communities and agriculture with reliable, competitive credit and financial services, today and tomorrow. Learn more about Farm Credit at www.farmcredit.com.

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Farm Credit Council is an equal opportunity employer. We value inclusivity and strive to build a culture that encourages, supports and celebrates a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply. FCC may require job candidates to successfully complete a background check as a condition of employment.