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Communications Manager - Chicago or Decatur, IL

ADM

ADM

Marketing & Communications
Decatur, IL, USA
Posted on Nov 2, 2024

Manager Financial and Public Policy Communications

Decatur

IL - Illinois

Communications

Job Description

Manager Financial and Public Policy Communications - Chicago or Decatur, IL

About this opportunity: The Manager, Financial and Public Policy Communications, 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.
  • Partnering with key leaders – including the chief financial officer – to lead internal executive and organizational communications for ADM’s global Finance organization.
  • 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 the local, regional, national and global levels.
Main 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, aligned to the key priorities of the function
    • Supporting work to enhance external visibility and deliver on opportunities for senior leaders to tell ADM’s growth story to key external audiences.
  • In close alignment with ADM’s Investor Relations team, evaluate and enhance the company’s use of varied communications channels – from news releases and interviews, to speaking opportunities and paid placements – 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, advocacy efforts, and legislative activities at various levels of government.
  • 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.
Qualifications, core skills and experience:
  • 5-7 years of experience in communications, public relations, or related fields, including:
    • Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear communications spanning channels (news releases, statements, scripts, presentations)
    • Strong financial communications acumen, including experience working with Investor Relations teams to shape perception through financial data
    • Demonstrated experience in media relations, including working with journalists and managing media inquiries
  • Comfort with changing priorities and a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Professional demeanor with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Every position at ADM requires a commitment to integrity, safety, inclusion and quality.
  • In addition, experience in some or all of the following areas would be beneficial
  • The agribusiness or food manufacturing industries
  • Public policy issues and the political process
Educational Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree is required
Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

  • Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
  • Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
  • Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
  • Paid time off including paid holidays.
  • Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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