Account Manager - Food, Agriculture & Nutrition Communications Jobs

Porter Novelli

Location:
United States

Category:
Public Relations

Contract Type:
B2B

Salary:

70.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Shape the Future of Food and Agriculture Communications. Are you a seasoned agriculture communications professional ready to broaden your impact? Porter Novelli is seeking a strategic freelance Account Manager to join our Food, Agriculture & Nutrition portfolio—a unique opportunity to lead high-profile initiatives and manage meaningful client relationships in a rapidly evolving industry. At Porter Novelli, you’ll be a key player at the intersection of food, agriculture, and corporate reputation. You’ll collaborate with global agribusinesses, commodity groups, industry associations, and nonprofits—helping them navigate not only everyday communications but also corporate crisis, issues management, and influential industry relations. Your expertise will shape powerful stories, build and safeguard reputations, and strengthen relationships across the food and agriculture value chain.

Job Responsibility:

Lead Strategic Client Counsel: Serve as a trusted advisor, guiding clients on complex topics including crisis communications, issues management, corporate reputation, executive visibility, stakeholder engagement, and B2B communications
Drive Industry Relations: Build and nurture relationships with key industry organizations, third-party stakeholders, and influencers to advance clients’ business goals and elevate their presence in the market
Manage Integrated Campaigns: Oversee the development and execution of integrated communications campaigns—spanning media relations, content strategy, digital/social engagement, events, and multi-stakeholder partnerships
Drive Business Growth: Identify emerging opportunities in the food and ag sectors and support business development efforts that expand our agency’s reach
Crisis & Issues Management: Be at the forefront during critical moments, providing clients with calm, strategic counsel and actionable plans to effectively manage crises and protect their brand
Mentor and Inspire Teams: Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional development
Ensure Operational Excellence: Oversee account health, budgets, forecasting, and profitability while ensuring exceptional client service

Requirements:

7+ years of experience in agriculture and food communications, with a strong background in corporate, agency, or industry association settings
Proven expertise in crisis communications, issues management, and industry relations within the food and agriculture sector
Successful track record managing B2B communications for commodity groups, food brands, or agribusinesses, including soy, corn and/or cotton
Deep understanding of industry trends, stakeholder needs, food safety, sustainability, and global food systems
Established relationships across media, trade, industry organizations, and influencers
Skilled in financial management, team leadership, and delivering measurable client results
Excellent writing, presentation, and client-facing communication skills
Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for driving innovation and business growth

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Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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