Vice President, Communications

Job overview

The Vice President, Communications role is hybrid in Arlington, VA, with two remote days per week. Compensation is not specified. The role advises the President and CEO and leads communications for the National Milk Producers Federation and affiliated entities, including the National Dairy FARM Program. The vice president shapes organizational messaging and brand strategy and leads communications across internal and external channels. The role supports the federation’s advocacy, member engagement, public positioning, and reputation through coordinated communications, stakeholder outreach, media relations, and team leadership.

What you'll do

• Set strategic communications direction and coordinate messaging across channels and stakeholders
• align messages with dairy cooperatives and allied organizations
• direct digital and social media strategy and content
• define performance metrics and report results
• set marketing and brand strategy
• oversee publications
• serve as spokesperson and media contact
• lead outreach to dairy stakeholders
• promote departmental and member successes
• lead crisis communications with partner organizations
• advise the President and CEO on positioning, reputation, and public policy messaging
• direct communications team staffing, workflow, and budget priorities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hybrid

vice president

communications

arlington va

national milk producers federation

strategic communications

media relations

digital strategy

social media

dairy industry

public policy messaging

two remote days weekly

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Retirement benefits with up to 11% maximum contribution
• generous paid time off
• office closure between Christmas and New Year
• free parking or Metro benefits
• health, vision, and dental benefits
• short-term, long-term, life, and disability insurance
• on-site gym.

Why this role

Requires at least seven years of professional experience in communications, journalism, or a related field; executive-level experience; social media experience; and a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a related field. Some travel for industry-related events is required.

About the employer

The National Milk Producers Federation is hiring for this role. Industry: Business Associations. Sector: 81.