Looking to make a meaningful career move at the intersection of nutrition, health and wellness communications? FoodMinds, a division of Padilla, is seeking an Account Executive to join our team. 

At FoodMinds, we partner with leading food, beverage and nutrition organizations to navigate today’s evolving food and nutrition landscape. We value curiosity, collaboration and growth, and offer competitive compensation and benefits, an inclusive culture, strong mentorship, and opportunities to do purposeful work alongside supportive colleagues. 

Account Executive 

The Account Executive will play a key role in supporting high-profile client accounts by delivering insights, developing and executing communications tactics and programs, and helping translate science into clear, compelling messaging. This role includes monitoring the nutrition, health and wellness landscape; supporting strategic communications and marketing initiatives; and contributing to projects spanning dietary guidance, sustainable food systems, nutrition research, and health and wellbeing. 

Successful candidates will bring a strong interest and expertise in food, nutrition and health along with a foundational understanding of food and nutrition policy and the trends shaping the broader food environment. 

This position is a hybrid role based in our Chicago, Minneapolis, Boston or New York City office.  This is not a fully remote position.  

Your Responsibilities: 

• Stay up to date on the food, nutrition, health and policy landscape, with an eye to important topics such as dietary guidance, sustainable food systems, food as medicine, and precision and personalized nutrition 

• Monitor legislative processes, both in the U.S. and internationally 

• Translate science and policy updates into actionable recommendations and compelling communications tactics and resources for clients as well as health professional and consumer audiences 

• Manage day-to-day project details, timelines and workplans with accuracy and thoroughness 

• Actively contribute ideas in team meetings and brainstorm sessions 

• Proactively manage time (including accurate time entry), assignments and to-do lists against deadlines 

 Your Approach: 

• Strong work ethic, can-do attitude and an acute eye for detail 

• Demonstrate solid written and verbal communication skills, including writing and editing that is free of typos and grammatical errors, developing and designing PowerPoint presentations, active listening and synthesis to develop internal and client meeting summaries, messaging, and developing social media content and other materials 

• Work across teams to prioritize and juggle responsibilities, comfortably functioning in a fast-paced working environment with multiple projects and deadlines 

• Interpret and critically analyze scientific research to support evidence-based strategies and insights-driven approaches 

• Appreciate and openly accept constructive feedback; apply key lessons and grow from experiences 

• Anticipate account needs, creatively problem solve, and proactively manage projects  

• Show passion for and understanding of food and nutrition policy, nutrition science, food systems, sustainability, and food, nutrition, health & wellness trends 

• Build meaningful relationships with clients, influencers and other stakeholders, demonstrating FoodMinds’ unique expertise and value as a trusted and respected partner in nutrition, health & wellness communications 

• Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, occasionally operate office equipment and travel as needed. 

 Your Relevant Experience: 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in nutrition, public health, public policy or a related discipline; equivalent working experience will be considered 

• Registered dietitian credential preferred 

• 1-2 years of experience working in food and nutrition communications, public policy or related roles 

• Communications agency experience preferred 

 #LI-Hybrid

FoodMinds is an award-winning food and nutrition communications and consulting company that harnesses science, public affairs and communications to help its clients tell a better story that makes a difference. FoodMinds provides strategic consulting to a wide-variety of private and public clients in the food, nutrition, health, and wellness space. FoodMinds is part of the Padilla family of brands. Learn more at https://foodminds.com/

Click here to read our Privacy Policy.