Associate
MorganMyers is a strategic communications firm that builds, protects and
promotes great brands that help feed the world.
We are looking for people with the passion to meet the needs of our
clients! Our staff is friendly and dedicated to serving our clients' needs.
If you are interested in learning more, read on for the specifics of the job of
the Associate. Check out our website at www.morganmyers.com.
A full range of benefits available including 401(k), health insurance, company
paid life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, generous vacation
time, 10 paid holidays, EAP, medical reimbursement plan and dependent
reimbursement plan.
Apply at http://www.milwaukeejobs.com/j/5685740
Position:
Associate
Location:
Waukesha, Wisconsin or Waterloo, Iowa
Primary Purpose of this Position: The person in this position will have an
opportunity to work on animal health and well-being and food related
issues communications.
The person selected for this position will work with teams to develop
communications projects and programs for a variety of clients in agriculture and
the food chain. This position is responsible for building and maintaining good
client relationships by working with the Waterloo, Iowa, and Waukesha,
Wisconsin based staff to develop projects that are high quality, cost-effective and
timely.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
 Implement assignments, including preparation and management of
communication plans, interviews, research, writing, design direction
 Manage client activities to ensure project completion in a timely, costeffective and quality manner
 Make contact with media through use of appropriate PR techniques
 Support senior account personnel in client contact
 Participate with senior account personnel in monitoring time and expenses
on assigned accounts
 Contribute to invoice preparation and income/expense projections
 Participate in implementing communications programs
 Perform ongoing assignments under limited supervision
 Perform other duties as required by team leader
 Desire to become immersed in the agriculture and food industries
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Education/Experience:
 Degree in journalism or related field
 2+ years’ experience in agricultural or food chain communications desirable
 Animal health or general Agricultural background/interest is a plus
 Proven writing ability
Knowledge/Skill Qualifications:
 Strong writing, interviewing and editing skills
 An understanding of and skilled in a variety of communications mediums
such as public relations, advertising, digital, direct marketing and the role
they collectively play in integrated communications
 Ability to handle multiple projects and account contacts and adapt to
changing circumstances
 Ability to direct creative staff
 Excellent organizational abilities, utilizing personal skills, other people and
material resources
 Attention to details
 Self-confident and takes pride in high quality work
 Respect for and support of other team members
 Fluency in Spanish helpful
Physical/Mental Demands:
Ability to:
 Give, receive and analyze information
 Formulate work plans
 Prepare written materials
 Articulate goals and action plans
 Understand people and communicate effectively with them
 Handle occasional high stress situations
Special Working Conditions:
 Work in a typical office setting
 Traveling required, up to 20% of the time
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