Fleishman-Hillard has an immediate opportunity for an experienced communications practitioner with knowledge of and a passion for implementing communication plans for livestock, agriculture, and food clients to join its Houston office as part of the firm’s global food and agribusiness practice.

The Senior Account Executive plays a pivotal role in handling many of the day-to-day logistics for the account team by driving and implementing public relations strategies for a variety of clients in the agriculture and food industry. Responsibilities include grassroots outreach, issues management, public education programs, events coordination, and national, trade, and online media relations. The majority of the group’s efforts focus on creating credible, unique ways to make agricultural practices and issues relevant to a consumer audience.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be a very organized and creative self-starter, and have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience gained in public relations, journalism or a similar field. Experience specifically related to developing and implementing public relations programs addressing agriculture or food chain issues management is required.

In addition, this individual should have:

• An agricultural background with understanding of agricultural practices, as well as knowledge of consumer communications.
• Agricultural chemicals, biotechnology, livestock, sustainability, issues management or public affairs experience is strongly preferred.
• Versatile, persuasive writing skills and experience developing high-quality written materials, including media communications. A demonstrated ability to communicate scientific ideas in a way that is understandable to the general public is an asset.
• Outstanding verbal and writing skills.
• Ability to work on a wide variety of projects, prioritize work load, consistently meet deadlines, and adapt to changing client needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Degree in agriculture, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field.

About:

Fleishman-Hillard Inc., one of the world’s leading strategic communications firms, has built its reputation on creating integrated solutions that deliver what its clients value most: meaningful, positive and measurable impact on the performance of their organizations. The firm is widely recognized for excellent client service and a strong company culture founded on teamwork, integrity and personal commitment. Based in St. Louis, the firm operates throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, South Africa and Latin America through its 80 owned offices. For more information, visit the Fleishman-Hillard Web site fleishman.com.

Fleishman-Hillard is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (omnicomgroup.com). Omnicom is a leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, interactive, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to more than 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.

Fleishman-Hillard is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. M/F/D/V.

Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this Web site will be considered.

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