Account Director/Vice President, Consumer Brand- Agriculture and Commodities

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $180K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own high visibility client content and earned media storytelling for sustainability and ESG programs, while guiding multi-audience copy, design, and advisory work across agriculture, supply chain, and fashion retail audiences.

  • Account leadership: build trust, anticipate needs, and push for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
  • Editorial & media craft: shape editorial direction, craft copy for diverse voices, and secure placements across earned and paid channels.

Job Description

Responsibilities - Serve as a trusted day-to-day contact and strategic advisor, building strong, trust-based client relationships and anticipating both the spoken and unspoken needs of the account. - Provide thoughtful, proactive counsel on program strategy, messaging, and industry and market dynamics — and recognize client issues or risks early, responding quickly to protect client interests. - Help to lead and contribute to annual program and project planning, and own the quality control of deliverables so work consistently meets or exceeds client expectations. - Manage workflow, timelines, and competing priorities across a fast-paced, multi-program account, ensuring seamless, on-deadline delivery. - Mentor and guide junior team members, providing clear direction and constructive feedback. - Contribute to new business and organic growth by surfacing opportunities within the account and supporting proposals and pitches. - Multi-Audience Copywriting & Content Creation: Set the editorial direction for—and personally craft—a wide range of deliverables, from member spotlights (farmers, supply chain partners, global brands) to educational one-pagers, FAQs, newsletters, and website copy. - Earned Media: Shape and drive media strategy across earned, owned, and paid, securing high-impact placements in print, digital, and broadcast outlets. - Visual Storytelling & Design: Translate complex ideas into polished, high-impact presentations and collateral using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite. - Audience Translation: Flex voice and tone to land with audiences ranging from consumers to supply chain partners and executives. - Continuous Learning: Dive into the technical details sustainable agriculture, environmental footprints (water, soil, carbon emissions), and supply chain logistics to keep all content scientifically credible yet accessible. Requirements - Education: Undergraduate degree in PR, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or commensurate work experience. - Experience: 10+ years of communications/PR experience (agency experience is highly preferred; in-house experience in a relevant sector is also welcome). - Industry Knowledge: Prior experience or a demonstrated, active interest in sustainability, agriculture, fashion retail, corporate ESG, or supply chain logistics. - Versatile Writer: A proven portfolio of writing for different audiences with distinct voices, showing an ability to make technical or data-heavy topics easy to understand, as well as examples of successful earned media placement. - Tech & Design Savvy: Hands-on experience and strong proficiency with: - Microsoft Office (with a strong emphasis on designing high-quality PowerPoint decks) - Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) Nice to Have - Bonus Area: Experience with event organization. Benefits - competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome. - Our growth-focused benefits and people programs include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation, and packages designed to reward and retain top talent.
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New York, New York, US
3.6K employees (764 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
92.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
40.5%
Direct
44.5%
Referral
8.4%
Social
5%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.7K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
604 (16% of company)
Median Career Experience
14 years
Median Tenure
2.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

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