Communications Manager

Company Description

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all - while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

Job Description

• Coordinate and assist with external and internal communications to enhance Syngenta's reputation as a top innovator and supplier of choice in Crop Protection products/services and Digital technology.
• Responsible for developing and implementing innovative and engaging internal and external communications, as needed with a focus on Crop Protection strategy to support business priorities, enhance employee engagement, leader visibility, new product introductions, site communications, and customer focus.
• Coordinate and contribute to editorial and communication digital tools including appropriate social media, videos, podcasts, e-newsletters, news source (Sharepoint, Teams, mySyngenta) channels. Monitor metrics to evaluate communication effectiveness.
• Coordinate and assist with internal and external communications strategies/plans in coordination with the North America Strategic Communications plan and North America Crop Protection Commercial plan and ensure effective message/narrative development for business positioning and thought leadership with key internal and external audiences.
• Provide assistance in managing internal and external issues/crisis communications strategic messaging. Assist in developing strategy and implementing innovative and effective communications aimed at key internal and external audiences.
• Work closely with Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, as well as Legal, Business Sustainability, Human Resources, Facilities, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, and other functions to ensure alignment of communications strategies, messages and plans, and efficient communication operations.
• Assist in working with resources including suppliers (agencies, writers, graphic artists, video producers, etc.) to develop communications assets: presentations, print and digital collateral, news releases, Q&A's, backgrounders, and videos, etc.
• Assist with communication plans on key issues, with relevant external organizations that support our business and freedom to operate; serve as a member of relevant industry associations communications committees.

This is a hybrid position located in Greensboro, NC.

Qualifications

Required skills:

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations and/or related field).
• A minimum of 5 years of corporate communication experience.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship support from Syngenta.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong writing and editing skills, and knowledge of AP Style guidelines.
• Technical capabilities with Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Teams); willingness to learn and be proficient in digital tools such as Zoom, and Sharepoint.
• Experience in communications strategy, planning, implementation and supplier management.
• Experience managing media relations and crisis communications events.
• Prior experience with agriculture communications and litigation communications.
• Expertise in employing digital tools and social media.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits

Syngenta has been ranked as a?top employer?by Science Journal.

Learn more about our?team?and our?mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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