Archer Daniels Midland - Decatur, IL
posted 27 days ago
About the position
The Communications Manager will partner with multiple internal clients to support strategic storytelling with key external and internal audiences. While the ideal candidate will demonstrate a broad range of abilities spanning communications and public relations, specific areas of focus will include developing and executing communication strategies to support executives, business leaders, and our Investor Relations team in telling the company's story and driving our growth strategy for investor and investor-adjacent audiences. The role involves partnering with key leaders, including the chief financial officer, to lead internal executive and organizational communications for ADM's global Finance organization, and working closely with ADM's Government Relations team and business leaders to support aligned messaging efforts to advance ADM's public policy positions and initiatives at various levels.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of ADM's global communications team in telling the company's story to key internal and external audiences.
- Act as lead internal communications partner for ADM's Finance organization, including defining a communication strategy and plan for ADM's Finance organization evolution.
- Partner with the CFO and key members of the finance leadership team to strengthen their communications with the finance organization.
- Support work to enhance external visibility and deliver on opportunities for senior leaders to tell ADM's growth story to key external audiences.
- Evaluate and enhance the company's use of varied communications channels to illustrate the company's growth story to critical financial audiences.
- Partner with ADM's global Government Relations team to develop and implement strategy, tactics, and messaging to support the company's public policy positions.
- Demonstrate an ability to interact, collaborate, and influence stakeholders at all levels, across geographies and businesses.
- Develop and grow a working knowledge of ADM's history, strategy, culture, products, and services.
Requirements
- 5-7 years of experience in communications, public relations, or related fields.
- Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear communications spanning channels.
- Experience in media relations, including working with journalists and managing media inquiries.
- Demonstrated business acumen, with experience in financial communications a strong plus.
- Comfort with changing priorities and a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Professional demeanor with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in the agribusiness or food manufacturing industries.
- Experience with public policy issues and the political process.
