Account Manager - Food, Agriculture & Nutrition Communications (Freelance)

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.

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.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off