Account Director/Vice President, Consumer & Supply Chain

Burson•Chicago, IL

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Burson is looking for a talented, highly motivated Account Director or Vice President with strong writing and earned media experience to join our growing team. This role is a unique opportunity to work on a premier, global account promoting a U.S. commodity both domestically and on a world stage. If you have an active interest in agriculture and sustainability, fashion retail, consumer education, or supply chain communications, and want to do creative, integrated work that drives measurable global impact, we want to hear from you. Our team is fast-paced, deeply collaborative, and cares about delivering exceptional work. The ideal candidate is a curious self-starter, a strong writer, and a visual storyteller who can translate complex concepts into compelling, humanized narratives for a wide variety of audiences. This can be a hybrid or fully remote role in US EST and CST time zones.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in PR, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or commensurate work experience.
10+ years of communications/PR experience (agency experience is highly preferred; in-house experience in a relevant sector is also welcome).
Prior experience or a demonstrated, active interest in sustainability, agriculture, fashion retail, corporate ESG, or supply chain logistics.
A proven portfolio of writing for different audiences with distinct voices, showing an ability to make technical or data-heavy topics easy to understand, as well as examples of successful earned media placement.
Hands-on experience and strong proficiency with: Microsoft Office (with a strong emphasis on designing high-quality PowerPoint decks)
Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
A curious, proactive self-starter who doesn’t wait to be told what to do, has exceptional attention to detail, and thrives in a collaborative, team-first environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with event organization.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted day-to-day contact and strategic advisor, building strong, trust-based client relationships and anticipating both the spoken and unspoken needs of the account.
Provide thoughtful, proactive counsel on program strategy, messaging, and industry and market dynamics — and recognize client issues or risks early, responding quickly to protect client interests.
Helps to lead and contribute to annual program and project planning, and own the quality control of deliverables so work consistently meets or exceeds client expectations.
Manage workflow, timelines, and competing priorities across a fast-paced, multi-program account, ensuring seamless, on-deadline delivery.
Mentor and guide junior team members, providing clear direction and constructive feedback.
Contribute to new business and organic growth by surfacing opportunities within the account and supporting proposals and pitches.
Set the editorial direction for—and personally craft—a wide range of deliverables, from member spotlights (farmers, supply chain partners, global brands) to educational one-pagers, FAQs, newsletters, and website copy.
Shape and drive media strategy across earned, owned, and paid, securing high-impact placements in print, digital, and broadcast outlets.
Translate complex ideas into polished, high-impact presentations and collateral using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
Flex voice and tone to land with audiences ranging from consumers to supply chain partners and executives.
Dive into the technical details sustainable agriculture, environmental footprints (water, soil, carbon emissions), and supply chain logistics to keep all content scientifically credible yet accessible.