Director of Publications & Visual Resources
The American Soybean Association (ASA) seeks a director of publications and visual resources. This position is in ASA’s St. Louis, Missouri headquarters and requires in-office presence of at least three days per week, with the ability to work remotely up to two days per week.
Experience managing and publishing a magazine is required. The director: manages production of all in-house ASA publications, including publishing a quarterly magazine; manages development and production of ASA videos for various ASA projects and events; produces and directs the annual ASA Awards Celebration; helps develop and implement marketing plans for ASA to increase awareness and understanding of ASA’s membership, corporate support, state relations, and leadership development; manages collateral marketing/communications materials development, including ASA brochures, ads and other print assets; works with ASA’s communications and marketing team to determine marketing and communication strategy for specific programs, events and initiatives, including development and implementation of advertising campaigns, and; leads the development and implementation of market research projects as needed.
ASA is a national trade association that advocates on behalf of U.S. soybean farmers on domestic and international trade issues. It is the collective voice of nearly 500,000 producers in the 30 primary soybean-producing states, represented by 26 state affiliate members. ASA has offices in both St. Louis, Missouri, and Washington, D.C. This position reports to the Senior Director of Communications and Marketing.
What’s in it for you:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Benefits including medical, dental, paid time off, 401K plan with employer match, maternity/paternity leave, and flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week.
- An opportunity to join a respected advocacy organization with a 100-plus year track record of success and communicate on the critical needs of U.S. soybean farmers and agriculture.
- Be part of an outstanding team.
- Satisfaction in knowing you make a difference for U.S. soybean farmers, who provide food, feed, fuel, and biobased products to consumers domestically and around the world.
What we need:
- Experience (5 years minimum) of job-related experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Demonstrated management experience in budgeting and project development
- Exceptional writing and editing skills
- Trade association or membership organization experience a plus
- Familiarity with U.S. agriculture preferred
- Relevant computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, etc.
- Exceptional organizational and collaborative skills
- Can-do attitude
- Team-oriented approach
- Up to 10% travel
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related field
A cover letter and resume are required, and writing samples subsequently may be requested.
American Soybean Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.