FREELANCE / CONTRACT | Director, Public Relations | Agriculture Client

Kansas City, MO (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive10+ years expContract

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive PR leadership for an agriculture-focused agency account, guiding strategy and media relations at senior level.

  • Own PR leadership for an agriculture-focused agency account, shaping strategy and delivery.
  • Must-have: 10+ years PR with deep row and specialty crops and crop protection experience.
  • Standout: Client relationship leadership plus crisis/risk guidance across campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serving as PR lead on agency account
  • Strategic communication planning and direction
  • Client relationship management and counsel
  • Event planning and management
  • Integrated marketing communications collaboration across the agency
  • Crisis and risk management consultation

Requirements

  • Bachelor9s degree or equivalent industry experience required
  • 10+ years public relations experience or related experience and/or training
  • Deep agricultural communication experience required specifically in the row and specialty crops space and crop protection
  • Knowledge of the ag trade media landscape and contacts
  • Experience leading client relationships and accounts
  • Experience in developing strategies to secure national and trade media coverage
  • Experience in executive interview coaching and training, as well as counsel
  • Excellent communication and persuasion skills, both written and oral
  • Impeccable attention to detail and stellar organizational skills
  • Creative problem solver with strong critical thinking skills
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Barkley

BarkleyOKRP is one of the largest full-service independent agencies in the U.S. As an alternative agency model, BarkleyOKRP is independent enough to make bold work that sticks with the modern consumer and big enough to build whole brands with our full spectrum of capabilities. The firm is also one of the largest Certified B Corporation agencies with industry recognition that includes four times on Ad Age’s A-List, as well as being named AdAge’s “Agency of the Year - Culture, Convergence;” AdWeek’s “Fastest Growing Agencies'' and “Agency of the Year” shortlist, The 4A’s Foundation “Independent Agency of the Year” for DEIB practices, and the ANA’s Multicultural Excellence award. Learn more at barkleyokrp.com.

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Kansas City, Missouri, USA
384 employees (123 in marketing)

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Marketing Team

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73 (19% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
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