About Us

Foremost Farms USA, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, is a world-class supplier of cheese, dairy products, and ingredients to national and international markets.

We’re looking for employees who challenge the status quo, innovate and aim for excellence. Because we’re working to be the world’s best to Be Foremost we’ll bring out the best in you.

About This Opportunity

JOB TITLE : Communications Specialist

POSITION TYPE : Full time

CLASSIFICATION : Exempt

Monday-Friday core business hours.

Position Overview

This position will manage a broad scope of external and internal communications responsibilities that include but are not limited to media relations, social media, website content, community philanthropy and event support to employee communications, newsletters and presentations

Key Accountabilities

Write website and intranet content :

• Researching, drafting and completing stories and press releases about employee, member and stakeholder activity and other relevant topics as assigned
• Identifying opportunities for and completing new content
• Populating content for communications team
• Ensuring accuracy and currency of content

Support execution of annual philanthropy program :

• Supporting execution of philanthropy program
• Identifying, fulfilling and tracking sponsorship branding opportunities
• Coordinating and establishing cross functional opportunities for PR, community relations, sustainability activities and other events to maximize reach and effectiveness of program
• Developingopportunities to extend program reach
• Reporting on and potentially attending events as needed

Support digital information boards and social media :

• Creating messaging and visuals for info boards and social media
• Collaborating with all other team members to execute annual social media strategy and ensuring timely posts
• Monitoring posts and conversations

Advertising and marketing :

• Developing print and digital advertising and marketing materials
• Ensuring effectiveness by verifying placements of advertisements / marketing, including philanthropy-related items
• Coordinating with external providers as needed

Events :

Developing presentations, identifying and coordinating logistics and managing events onsite as needed to execute events

Team process and organization :

• Documenting and / or updating and maintaining processes, procedures and calendar for team
• Maintaining filing and reporting system

Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1.Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related field

2.4 years of experience in relevant roles

3.Expertise in Microsoft Office and Adobe suites, WordPress and design skills to support visual communications needs for social media and presentations.

At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required, which could include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to be sure you will be able to succeed in your position.

Last updated : 2024-05-13