Summary of Position:
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) is seeking a Vice President of Communications to develop, implement and lead AFFI’s integrated communications strategy, including media relations, social media, executive communications, crisis management, web, and internal communications to help advance the Institute’s mission.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement a dynamic communications program in order to advance AFFI’s policy and program initiatives with the media and influencers. Includes earned, owned and shared media initiatives.
• Serve as primary spokesperson for the organization.
• Coordinate with members of the government affairs and regulatory and technical affairs department to promote AFFI’s position inside the Beltway on legislative and regulatory issues.
• Leverage external partnerships to elevate the voice of frozen and advance AFFI’s strategic priorities.
• Edit, write, layout and disseminate a broad range of external communication mediums, including news releases, videos, statements, talking points, memorandums, presentations, board materials, newsletter articles, year-end reports, etc.
• Oversee the publication of AFFI’s internal communication vehicles, Frozen Express, CEO Update and Washington Impact.
• Oversee AFFI’s social and digital platforms and content development.
• As assigned, produce and execute production elements for AFFI’s Annual Meeting & Industry Spotlight session during AFFI’s national convention (AFFI-CON).
• Reinforce brand consistency and excellence in all communication materials.
• Support marketing of the FROZEN FOODPAC
• Leads AFFI’s Communications Committee

The successful candidate will have:
• Education/experience
o Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism or related field including responsibilities for planning, writing, editing, and production of newsletters, press releases, marketing literature, and other print publications.
o 10+ years of related experience and training.
• Skills & Attributes
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention