Freelance / Contract | Director, Public Relations | Agriculture Client
Barkley
Kansas City, MO, United States
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10+ years public relations experience
Deep agricultural communication experience
Row and specialty crops space expertise
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Barkley is seeking a Freelance/Contract Director of Public Relations with expertise in agricultural communications. The role involves leading PR strategies, managing client relationships, and developing communication plans while emphasizing collaboration and attention to detail.
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Job Summary
The role involves serving as the PR lead on an agency account with a focus on strategic communication planning.
Candidates must possess deep agricultural communication experience specifically in the row and specialty crops space.
BarkleyOKRP is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as a core business strategy.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Barkley is seeking a Freelance/Contract Director of Public Relations with expertise in agricultural communications. The role involves leading PR strategies, managing client relationships, and developing communication plans while emphasizing collaboration and attention to detail.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10+ years public relations experience
Deep agricultural communication experience
Row and specialty crops space expertise
Crop protection knowledge required
Ag trade media landscape knowledge
Client relationship management skills
Nice-to-have
Sustainability practices familiarity
Executive interview coaching experience
Creative problem solving abilities
Strong critical thinking skills
Integrated marketing collaboration
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
10+ years of public relations experience
Knowledge of ag trade media landscape and contacts
Experience leading client relationships and accounts
Experience developing strategies for national and trade media coverage