Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Burson, part of WPP, is a global communications leader specializing in reputation management for clients worldwide. They are seeking an Account Director or Vice President with strong writing and earned media experience to lead a premier global account promoting a U.S. commodity in agriculture and sustainability. The role involves strategic client advising, content creation, media strategy, and team leadership, with opportunities for hybrid or fully remote work within US EST and CST time zones.
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
- Helps 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
Skills
- Undergraduate degree in PR, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or commensurate work experience
- 10+ years of communications/PR experience (agency experience is highly preferred; in-house experience in a relevant sector is also welcome)
- Prior experience or a demonstrated, active interest in sustainability, agriculture, fashion retail, corporate ESG, or supply chain logistics
- 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
- Hands-on experience and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (with a strong emphasis on designing high-quality PowerPoint decks)
- Hands-on experience and strong proficiency with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- A curious, proactive self-starter who doesn't wait to be told what to do, has exceptional attention to detail, and thrives in a collaborative, team-first environment
- Experience with event organization
Benefits
- We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details:
- Professional development opportunities
- Mentorship programs with industry leaders
- A vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation
- Packages designed to reward and retain top talent
- Hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week
- If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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