Seeds Communications Intern
About The Position
At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. We invite you to help shape the future of agriculture and play a role in safely feeding the world while caring for our planet. Syngenta's Syngenta’s Commercial Team is seeking a Seeds Communications Intern in Lisle, IL. As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing your professional skills.
Requirements
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, and the student must be pursuing an advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
- Requires developed specialized skills, or a breadth of skills, through job-related training, on-the-job experience, and coursework.
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the US, and likely Downers Grove, Illinois.
Nice To Haves
- A demonstrated passion for agriculture and food production is a definite asset.
- Knowledge of marketing processes, data insights and analytics, agronomics, general cropping practices, agricultural technology and trends, and requirements for pest control.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, comprising strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead, be self-directed, and work as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Build communications initiatives and tactical content for the Global and North America Seeds business.
- Learn communications fundamentals and best practices.
- Learn technology to support communications execution.
- Training is provided in-house, and guidance is provided by management.
- Develop skills and experience to further your career.
- Assist in the execution of communications initiatives as assigned.
- Support the digital marketing effort for North America Communications, such as e-newsletters, social media, and event support.
- Assist with asset management, content audits, and content creation.
- Learn digital technologies to support the execution and measurement of communications plans.
- Develop and execute a social content calendar for Seeds leaders.
- Support summer events as needed.
- Develop basic knowledge of the Seeds business.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Ongoing career development resources
- The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
