Marketing Communications Specialist

Description

Make an Impact Through Strategic Communication

Select Sires is seeking a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Marketing Communications Specialist to help tell our story, support our customers, and strengthen our industry-leading brands. This position plays an important role in developing and executing communication strategies that promote Select Sires' products, programs, and services while supporting customer engagement and business growth. 

About Select Sires

Select Sires is dedicated to helping livestock producers maximize productivity, profitability, and sustainability through world-class genetics, innovative programs, and exceptional service. Our team is passionate about serving customers and advancing the success of the dairy and beef industries.

Why Join Select Sires?

At Select Sires, you'll join a team committed to innovation, customer success, and continuous improvement. We offer a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to develop professionally, contribute new ideas, and make a meaningful impact on the livestock industry.

Position Summary

The Marketing Communications Specialist supports the development and execution of marketing and communications initiatives that promote Select Sires' brand, products, programs, and services. This role contributes to content creation, messaging, campaign support, and communication efforts that help drive customer engagement and organizational success. 

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Communications

• Serve as a marketing lead for Select Sires programs while supporting additional initiatives. 
• Assist in developing and implementing marketing and communications campaigns.
• Write, edit, and proofread content for internal and external audiences across digital, print, and marketing communication channels.
• Ensure messaging aligns with brand standards and organizational objectives.
• Balance multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.

Content Development & Reporting

• Coordinate email marketing efforts across domestic and international programs, collaborating cross-functionally to develop and deploy targeted communications.
• Analyze and report campaign performance metrics.
• Design dairy and beef resources, price lists, and sales materials. 

Event & Project Coordination

• Support major conferences, annual meetings, trade shows, and organizational events.
• Coordinate logistics and marketing materials for events.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with:

• Product and program teams
• Creative and design partners
• Digital and analytics teams
• Dairy and beef sire departments
• Information Systems
• Sales teams supporting lead generation and customer engagement 

Schedule & Travel

 This is a flexible remote or in-office, exempt position. Employees may work remotely, in the Plain City office, or in a hybrid arrangement as approved by management. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. Periodic travel to the Plain City office may be required. Occasional overnight travel, extended hours, and weekend work may be necessary to support business needs and project deadlines. 

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Agribusiness, or a related field. 

Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience developing content for digital and print communications.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content development.
• Knowledge of email marketing and basic analytics tools.
• Strong proofreading, editing, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization, project management, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of the dairy industry and animal agriculture 
• Experience managing or working with various stakeholders, brands, projects or client accounts simultaneously; agency experience is a plus

DISCLAIMER

The job description is not intended to cover or describe all tasks, duties, and responsibilities the employee may be required to be asked to perform. Select Sires retains the right to change or add new tasks, duties, and responsibilities to the employee at any time, with or without notice. 

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required to verify employment eligibility within three business days of the first day of employment.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Select Sires, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Select Sires, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Select Sires, Inc. expressly prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Select Sires, Inc.'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.

Learn more and apply

www.selectsires.com/Careers

 Note to Agency Recruiters:
Select Sires does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from such submissions. All unsolicited resumes submitted to Select Sires colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be deemed the property of Select Sires.

Agencies must have a valid, fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work in place prior to submitting candidates.