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SalaryThere are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.
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Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Moline
Function: Communication
Title: Communications Specialist - 105153
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a Communications Specialistfor John Deere Seeding Group, located in Moline, IL, you will use various communication media to share function-related information with appropriate audiences (internal and/or external) ensuring audiences are aware of, understand, and know the impact of the information. In addition, you will:
- Provide detailed communication plans and coordinate unit/division/function initiative messages to ensure audiences receive timely notice in regard to current projects, events, or changes impacting the business
- Develop strategic communication content for key projects, events, or business changes for employees and senior leadership
- Work with multiple media such as video, design, and print
- Oversee project plans that are integral for the enterprise/division/unit
- Develop and manage a variety of communication tools for both internal and external audiences
- Manage the visitor services program which hosts customer, dealer, employee, student, and VIP groups
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
What Skills You Need
- Effective writing skills including grammatical usage, persuasive copy, and style
- Experience with communication theories, especially employee/internal communications both proactive and reactive, to drive employee engagement
- Strong familiarity with communication tools including digital, video, and photo
- Knowledge of design layout for both print publications and online media
- Demonstrated ability to creatively concept, ensuring all messaging aligns with the values of the business
- Ability to manage a dedicated Communications budget to reflect priorities and deliver expected outcomes
What Makes You Stand Out
- Graphic design background or similar knowledge following corporate brand guidance
- Professional writing, editing, and proofreading skills and experience including journalistic interviewing skills
- Familiarity with information technology, especially digital and video means of communication
- Proven creative passion with the ability to devise communication strategies that align with the organization’s goals and values in a manner that resonates with employees
- Ability to think strategically, collaborate cross-functionally, influence without authority, manage projects, and build trust quickly
Education
Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent work experience in the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or Business
What You'll Get
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
- Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
- Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
- Charitable contribution match
- Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
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The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.
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