Media Relations Specialist
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), the society for food science and
technology, seeks a media relations professional to join its communications
team. You will enjoy diverse opportunities to interact with national and
international consumer and trade press to advance the understanding of the
science underpinning popular food-related issues.
You will develop and manage effective strategies and programs to bridge the
journalism community with distinguished scientists, and implement and manage
activities to communicate the scientific perspective about food issues and
raise the awareness of food science/technology and the society's activities.
A strategist with experience working with print and broadcast media, science
writing talent, and initiative will flourish in a dynamic, supportive
environment.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, five or more years professional work
experience in communications, journalism, or related field, and exceptional
interpersonal and written and verbal communications skills. Education or
experience in science field desirable.
Founded in 1939, IFT is a non-profit scientific society with 29,000 members
working in food science, technology and related professions in industry,
academia and government. Send letter, resume, names of three references,
and writing samples to Director, Science and Communications, IFT, 221 North
Lasalle Street, Chicago, Il 60601.