FREELANCE / CONTRACT | Director, Public Relations | Agriculture Client

Director, Public Relations

Kansas City, MO

BarkleyOKRP PR believes that modern consumers are guided and inspired by trusted sources. We believe brands win with stakeholders when they lead with purpose inside their organizations and share relevant stories that build and protect their reputations. From sustainability and culture to marketing ideas and actions, we create integrated ideas and communication strategies that bring a brand's purpose to life. We are searching for someone who is passionate about building relationships with media to create authentic endorsements and content. We desire detail-oriented team members who believe in collaboration and client service.

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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's 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
• Familiarity with sustainability practices and trends

BarkleyOKRP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging

At BarkleyOKRP, DEI+B drives work that matters. We believe people and creativity are made of the same substance, and when every perspective is valued, the impact is stronger. We build belonging as a business strategy, power inclusive creativity that delivers measurable results, and hold ourselves accountable as a B Corp committed to progress over performative intent. When people are valued, the work carries greater impact.