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Provide vision, innovation and strategic thinking to the coordination, development and implementation of effective communication, information and marketing programs for SDSU Extension. Work collaboratively with SDSU Extension Program Directors to understand program priorities and outreach activities across the discipline teams. Provide leadership to a strategic and innovative public relations strategy that highlights the educational outreach of SDSU Extension. Manage and enhance the SDSU Extension brand. Integrate the extension brand in collaboration with the College, Agricultural Experiment Stations and SDSU brands as appropriate. Create and engage brand standards in accordance with SDSU brand standards. Identify and employ analytics and/or evaluations metrics to gauge the effectiveness of Extension communication, marketing and educational technology efforts.

The business magazine of the hog industry for over 50 years, National Hog Farmer provides professional pork producers with breaking news, business management guidance, and timely production information needed to keep modern pork production systems competitive and profitable. As Content Director, I cover major industry events, explore new research on the many aspects of swine production, and write about successful swine producers who are making a difference in the industry.

Staff writer for Carbon Media Group's agricultural and rural living coverage -- helping to bring the stories, the technology, and the passion for farming together on one site. Using engaging, meaningful, and pertinent content to reach the production-agriculture audience is my priority.

Work with Alltech's global press team, coordinating media relations, press conferences, special events, articles, pitches, and news releases with the North America livestock and trade media.

• General sales force support responsibilities including mailings, creating industry focused newsletters, preparing marketing literature and database management • Organize and attend local industry events and tradeshows to showcase Alltech in a positive, professional manner • Liaison between Alltech and local media sources to provide advertising and public relations• Provide value to Alltech’s partners by creating customized ways to help develop their business• Develop a yearly marketing plan and budget for the territory strategy

• Sales support responsibilities including dictations, travel arrangements, assisting with presentations, mailings, and other product support