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
- 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
- 10+ years public relations experience or related experience and/or training
- Deep agricultural communication experience in row and specialty crops
- Knowledge of the ag trade media landscape
- Experience leading client relationships and accounts
- Experience in developing strategies for national and trade media coverage
- Experience in executive interview coaching and training
- 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
What We Do
Barkley is an independent creative idea company. Potent modern brands are whole brands — they need creative ideas across a wide spectrum, from business to marketing — all built around a core, long idea we call a Red Thread. This spectrum is our playground. We are committed to knowing modern consumers better than anyone, and we're out to prove creativity can solve any problem. We're known for our ❤️ and hustle, and we’re always looking for whole brand thinkers.
