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Perdue Farms

Location:
United States, Washington, DC

Category:
Public Relations

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

97000.00 - 145000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We’re looking for a mission-driven, strategic, and experienced communicator to join our Corporate Communications team as a Manager of External Communications. In this highly visible and influential role, you’ll help shape and share the story of who we are — not just as a food company, but as a values-led organization committed to sustainability, community impact, and creating a great place to work.

Job Responsibility:

Purpose & Sustainability Storytelling: Lead the development and execution of communications strategies and campaigns that spotlight our environmental, social, and animal care leadership — translating technical data into compelling, human-centered stories
External Stakeholder Engagement: Support and grow relationships with key NGOs, nonprofits, community organizations, and thought leaders — ensuring communications are aligned, collaborative, and representative of our commitments
Media & Reputation Management: Proactively identify storytelling opportunities and support media outreach around sustainability, workforce, community, and reputation topics
Employer Brand & Great Workplace Messaging: Partner with HR, DEI, and marketing teams to help position the company as a top employer
Content Development & Editorial Leadership: Be a key driver for the overall content calendar for purpose-driven storytelling across owned channels (LinkedIn, website, reports, press releases)
Community Impact Communications: Collaborate with our Community Impact and Corporate Giving leaders at the company to help elevate our philanthropic partnerships and associate engagement initiatives
Executive & Issues Support: Support messaging and materials for senior leaders on purpose- and stakeholder-related topics
Metrics & Insights: Track and report on the reach, engagement, and effectiveness of purpose-driven communications

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Environmental Studies, or a related field
7–10 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, public relations, sustainability communications, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement
Excellent writing and editing skills with experience developing content for diverse audiences
Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Comfort working with media, external partners, and senior executives
A genuine interest in purpose-driven work and telling stories that make an impact

Nice to have:

Experience in agriculture, food, or related industries
Knowledge of ESG, sustainability reporting, or public policy topics
Familiarity with measurement tools (media monitoring, social analytics, etc.)
Experience working with nonprofit or advocacy organizations as a communicator or liaison

What we offer:

medical/Rx
401(k) with employer match after 1 year
critical illness
accident insurance
dental
vision
life insurance
optional group life insurance
short-term and long-term disability protection
flexible spending accounts
paid time off
annual bonus available (variable depending on performance)
relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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