Media Communications Director (All Star) -Washington D.C.

Media Communications Director (Business Litigation/Issues Manager I) – Washington, DC – 1182

Role Purpose
This position is primarily responsible for building and managing relationships with business media consistent with the Investor Relations strategy; responsible for providing strategic communications counsel and support for litigation matters and for managing business-related issues.
Accountabilities
• Responsible for building and managing relationships with business media 
• Responsible for working with legal team and Basel on litigation matters and implementing communication strategies.
• Develop media strategy based on the growth initiatives to advance the company’s reputation
• Participate, as needed lead, issues management initiative; support the crisis communications team.
• Serve as the clearinghouse for media relation/issue management teams’ written materials, and responsible for coordinating global approval of marketing teams’ news releases.
• Administer the corporate giving program to advance the company’s reputation.
• Responsible for corporate media relations coordination between NAFTA businesses and Basel media relations office, particularly press release process.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities -

Critical knowledge

Minimum BA degree in communications or related field. Knowledge of business media; knowledge of internal/external sources to accomplish communications goals; knowledge of the ag chem industry; responsible for corporate media relations coordination between NAFTA businesses and Basel media relations office, particularly press release process. corporate communications/media relations best practices and requirements; understand of how the public perceives Syngenta’s products and their potential to impact the environment.

Critical experience

Minimum 5 years corporate communications experience with financial communications familiarity; business media contacts; media relations and crisis communications experience. Experience in counseling management on critical/sensitive issues. Experience in managing projects, budgets and vendors. Agriculture industry experience preferred.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities 
The candidate must have the following competencies:
• Superior written/oral communications skills
• Ability to communicate in a sometimes hostile environment and remain calm
• Organization skills – ability to remain focused and motivated while coordinating several projects at once and flexibility to deal with demanding deadlines and ability to shift priorities easily
• Managing diversity - ability to build rapport with a wide variety of internal and external audiences (media)
• Team and Results orientation -Attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and deliver high performance in a matrixed environment. 
• Ability to identify, secure and manage high value consultants and vendors for optimal results. Able to influence without authority.
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information in a professional manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Sound judgment.

Additional Information 
• Integrity and Trust- Seen as direct, truthful individual. Can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner. Able to keep confidences. Admits mistakes.
• Functional/Technical Skills- Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
• Flexibility to deal with demanding media deadlines and needs of internal "customers"; high professionalism and good judgment skills; ability to build rapport with a wide variety of internal and external contacts.
• Successfully generate media coverage on the company’s strategy thought leadership position. Maintain well-established media relationships to the point where story ideas are routinely shared. Effectively manage litigation issues with internal teams.

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at HYPERLINK "http://www.syngentacareers.com" www.syngentacareers.com EOE.

Ag Media Sales Rep

Agricultural Media Sales Representative

Job Description:

The World Wide Ag Network has an immediate opening for an Agricultural Media Sales Representative.  We are looking for a gregarious, self-motivated individual with experience in ag media sales - especially in electronic media.  If you meet the following qualifications, we'd love to hear from you...

Qualifications: Candidates should be good with people, articulate, and possess excellent communcations skills in person, on the telephone, and via internet channels.

Candidates should be familiar with production agriculture and its related products, and should have experience working with regional and national advertising agencies - preferably those who represent ag related corporate clients. 

The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of internet and radio advertising and programming terminology, formats, and delivery methods, and must be proficient in Microsoft Office software products such as Word, Outlook, and Excel.  Familiarity with graphics design, audio studio work, HTML programming, and content management systems will also be a plus, but are not required to fill this position.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will contact businesses, organizations, ad agencies, and PR firms in order to market available ad inventory and promotional services available through the World Wide Ag Network.  As our Media Sales Representative, you will report directly to management and file regular updates on sales activity. 

Education Requirements: Educational degrees are a great asset, but sometimes don't reflect on the actual work ethic of an individual so you may be surprised to find that we don't put as much emphasis on them as most companies.  We are more interested in the character, attitude, and integrity of an individual, his/her previous work experience, willingness to work as a part of a team, and the ability to get the job done. 

Compensation: Compensation will be on a commission basis with no cap so their is no limit to income potential.  Commission percentage will be determined by experience and performance.

Good Stuff: Here's the best part... There is no need to relocate!  You will be able to work from your current home or office and save those fuel costs.  In fact, we encourage it!  (Isn't technology great!)  You are required, however, to have internet access, with broadband access highly preferred. 

You will be able to work on your own schedule, but keep in mind that the people you need to contact will likely be working regular business hours and they could be located in any time zone in North America.

You will find the World Wide Ag Network has a very friendly environment where we treat our associates with the respect they deserve.  We genuinely care about the people we work with and consider them to be a part of our extended family.

And very importantly, we welcome new ideas from our associates, actively seek their input, and encourage them to be an integral part of our development process.

Let us know about you: If this position sounds like something you would be interested in, please send us an email with a resumé or detailed description of your background, qualifications, and past work experience as well as three references from non-relatives.  Be sure to include your name, address, daytime and/or nighttime phone number where we can reach you, along with your email address. 

Email your information to jobs@worldwideag.net

Thanks.  We look forward to hearing from you... and Good Luck!

Media Planning Professional - Kansas City

Media Planning Professional

Top Ag/BtoB agency seeks an experienced media planning professional to join our talented/nationally recognized media services team. Looking for someone with at least 3 or more years in media, with strong strategic planning and communication skills. Agricultural media experience highly desired. Must have a good knowledge of media resources and media math, and experience with print, broadcast, Out of Home, online and non-traditional media tactics. For confidential consideration, send letter/resume and to hr@nicholsonkovac.com