Associate Group Editor, Dairy Foods / Strategic Partnerships Manager, FBIM

Description:

BNP Media is seeking a creative, motivated and highly organized professional for a unique, dual-function role within its Food & Beverage Innovation and Manufacturing (FBIM) sector.

This position combines editorial responsibilities for Dairy Foods with an opportunity to help advance FBIM's expanding strategic partnership initiatives.

As Associate Group Editor, this individual will develop engaging, accurate and timely editorial content serving dairy processing professionals.

As Strategic Partnerships Manager, this individual will work directly with the FBIM Executive Director and closely with the Director of Industry Engagement to identify opportunities, develop creative partnership concepts, support negotiations and manage partnership activation and fulfillment.

This newly created role reflects FBIM's evolution beyond traditional barter arrangements toward more comprehensive, value-driven industry partnerships.

The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, natural relationship builder and creative thinker who enjoys turning ideas into action.

Part One: Associate Group Editor, Dairy Foods

Key Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, engaging editorial content consistent with AP Style and BNP Media's editorial guidelines and code of ethics.
• Stay informed about dairy processing industry news, developments and trends.
• Produce an average of two original dairy processing features monthly, including processor profiles and articles covering ingredients, packaging and operations.
• Proof the Digital Edition before publication, ensuring content accuracy, proper placement, functioning links and correct graphics and captions.
• Work with the Editor-in-Chief to source and publish a minimum of two new website content pieces weekly.
• Develop and execute the weekly Dairy Foods News and Views newsletter and monthly Innovation newsletter.
• Support audience engagement through social media, including publishing two posts daily on a biweekly basis.
• Interpret industry research and food-related sales data to support editorial content.
• Attend required editorial training, cover assigned industry events and consistently meet editorial deadlines.
• Perform other editorial duties as assigned by the Editor-in-Chief.

Part Two: Strategic Partnerships Manager, FBIM

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Director of Industry Engagement to identify, evaluate and develop strategic partnership opportunities across the FBIM sector.
• Research and recommend prospective industry partners whose organizations and objectives align with FBIM's strategic priorities.
• Contribute creative ideas and participate in partnership development, proposals and negotiations.
• Play a lead role in activating and fulfilling partnership agreements, ensuring commitments, timelines and deliverables are clearly defined and successfully executed.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to manage partnership activities, monitor progress and resolve execution challenges.
• Maintain strong partner relationships, ensuring consistent communication and a positive partnership experience.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and expand existing partnerships through new collaborative initiatives.
• Independently coordinate and execute straightforward barter arrangements.
• Maintain organized partnership records and provide regular progress updates to sector leadership.
• Help refine partnership management processes to improve execution, efficiency and overall partnership value.

Qualifications and Experience

• Four-year college degree in journalism, English or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an interest in building professional relationships.
• Creative, collaborative mindset with the initiative to contribute ideas and execute projects.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with internal teams and external organizations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to learn additional publishing and communication platforms.
• Willingness and ability to travel for industry events and professional responsibilities.
• Writing and editing experience preferred, although recent college graduates will be considered.

The successful candidate will contribute to the editorial success of Dairy Foods while helping FBIM strengthen industry relationships, expand collaborative opportunities and successfully execute comprehensive strategic partnerships.

It's an exciting opportunity for a professional who enjoys storytelling, building connections, thinking creatively and making things happen.