Senior Writer

Are you interested in working for a Fortune 500, publicly traded company recognized as a global leader in our industry?

 

The Mosaic Company (www.mosaicco.com), headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is nearly a $10 billion company that stands alone as one of the world's leading producers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Our world-class mining and processing operations produce the highest quality fertilizer and animal feed ingredients. We move these products down the value chain to wholesalers and retail dealers through our global distribution system. As a global leader in nourishing crops and delivering distinctive value to the world's agriculture, Mosaic offers an opportunity to share in an exciting future.

 

We are currently seeking a Senior Writer for our Plymouth, MN location.  The SeniorWriter is responsible for setting the tone and style of the written communications drafted by the corporate public affairs department. This position reports to the Public Affairs department and works closely with Marketing, Human Resources and Investor Relations in an effort to communicate a consistent image and message to Mosaic employees, shareholders, and customers.   Work to ensure all messages are in line with Mosaic's strategy across the organization by working with business unit and functional leaders.

 

Principal Accountabilities:

 

• Employee Communications - This person will collaborate with the Public Affairs team to determine the messaging and tone for our employee communications efforts.  They will be responsible for writing / editing CEO updates, content for employee website, bulletin postings, lead the way strategy updates, employee presentations, Town Hall meetings and articles for facility news letters.  This will require regular collaboration with business units to gather information and conduct research.
• HR Communications - Collaborate with HR to maintain a consistent message through communications regarding benefits, policies and programs including bulletins, emails and brochures.  Work with the recruiting team to ensure consistency in messaging and tone for all recruiting materials across the organization.
• External Communications - Maintain a consistent message and tone to our external stakeholders through the public website, corporate brochures and corporate advertising copy. This position will team with Investor Relations to provide a consistent message and tone through our press releases, earnings scripts, and annual report. 
• Executive Speeches and Presentations - Ensure consistent messaging and tone through executive speeches and presentations to various audiences including employees, investors, and analysts.

 

This position is covered by Mosaic's Employee Dispute Resolution program.

Mosaic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Required Education, Experience, Skills:

 

• Bachelor's degree is required.  Major in English /  Journalism / Communications preferred.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive communications experience. 
• Exceptional writer with proven skills.
• Ability to match their writing style to specific projects ranging from executive speeches to web content. 
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize projects in a fast paced environment.
• Agency experience is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• High intellectual ability, self-confidence, and strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-awareness, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to travel within U.S., Canada, and Brazil as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

All interested applicants should apply at: www.mosaicco.com

Communications Specialist - Florida

Are you interested in working for a Fortune 500, publicly traded company recognized as a global leader in our industry?

 

The Mosaic Company (www.mosaicco.com), headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is nearly a $10 billion company that stands alone as one of the world's leading producers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Our world-class mining and processing operations produce the highest quality fertilizer and animal feed ingredients. We move these products down the value chain to wholesalers and retail dealers through our global distribution system. As a global leader in nourishing crops and delivering distinctive value to the world's agriculture, Mosaic offers an opportunity to share in an exciting future.

 

We are currently seeking a Communications Specialist for our Riverview, FLlocation.  This position reports to the corporate Manager of Internal Communications and the Assistant Vice President-Public Affairs for the Phosphates Business Unit. This person develops and executes strategic communications for the phosphate business unit.  This position works with corporate communications to ensure consistent message development across organization. This person develops relationships with human resources and facility/plant managers in the business unit to understand specific communications needs and challenges. As part of the Phosphates Business Unit Public Affairs Team, provides support for the company's permitting activities from an employee education and engagement perspective.

 

Principal Accountabilities:

 

·         Develop and execute communications for phosphate business unit internal audiences, including phosphate-wide print and electronic communication vehicles, employee event planning and promotional communications, management presentations, employee recognition, meetings, surveys and other forms of communications encouraging employee engagement.

·         Build relationships with managers and human resources at each Florida and Louisiana facility to provide communications counsel and programs in support of new and current initiatives, facility goals and objectives and strategy communications. Promotes and tracks employee volunteer involvement and recognition.

·         Work with facility newsletter editors to ensure high quality publications and a standard look and feel

·         Optimize and leverage current communications channels and develop new channels when appropriate, including opportunities for dialogue and feedback.

·         Create employee news articles for Mosaic intranet site.

 

This position is covered by Mosaic's Employee Dispute Resolution program.

Mosaic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Required Education, Experience, Skills:

 

·         Bachelor's Degree is required.  Major in Communications, Journalism or, related discipline is preferred.

·         3 - 4 years of progressive employee communications experience, ideally in a corporate environment. 

·         Proven written and verbal communication skills.  

·         Experience developing and implementing communications plans.

·         Confident team player able to work with individuals at all levels of the organization. 

·         Experience preparing written and power point presentations.  

·         Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft office.

·         Enthusiastic, goal oriented and self-motivated individual who exhibits a solid work ethic.

·         Demonstrated ability to operate successfully within a fast-paced team culture.

·         Strong analytical, problem-awareness, and decision-making skills

·         Excellent organizational skills with superior follow-through.

·         Professional appearance and demeanor.

 

All applicants should apply at: www.mosaic.jobs