Showing posts with label communications. Show all posts
Showing posts with label communications. Show all posts

Jan 9, 2009

Manager - Communications, New Jersey!

Mgr, Marketing Communications Division Pharmaceuticals
Business Unit Oncology
Country USA
Work Location United States - New Jersey
Company/Legal Entity USA Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, NJ
Here is a cool communications job I found out east. This will be a great opportunity for someone looking to work in ag and pharmaceuticals! Application link is at the end. Posting Functional Area Oncology
Job Type Full Time
Employment Type Permanent
Job Description Key strategic player in the planning, development and execution of the sales promotional tactical plan for identified brand(s) with a strong focus on high quality, cost-effectiveness and timeliness. Primary liaison working with key internal and external customers including brand teams, advertising agencies, sales, marketing, legal, medical, regulatory, print production, compliance and others regarding promotional projects from concept to implementation and assessment
Minimum requirements Bachelors Degree. Previous pharmaceutical promotions management or advertising agency experience required. Pharmaceutical sales/product management experience desirable. Thorough understanding of pharmaceuticals/healthcare business and trends, regulations and guidelines impacting promotional activities

More info at:
https://xjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?jobId=800738&partnerid=13617&siteid=5050

Dec 22, 2008

Exciting Communications Opportunity!

Marketing & Communications Manager – Boulder, CO
Role Purpose – 
This position is primarily responsible for managing internal and external commercial communications for Syngenta Flowers. This role will liaise with the marketing agency for product management launches, catalog creation and marketing event planning.
Accountabilities – 
• Write news releases, press statements and other communications materials. • Develop communication strategies for assigned areas of the Flowers business and during acquisitions. • Develop promotional materials such as catalogues and web tools for commercial customers. Responsible for other communications and marketing projects such as the following: • Website management • Occasionally become involved in the communications announcements and activities with mergers and acquisitions • Trade Advertising • Catalog • Pack Trials • OFA Trade Show • Open House • Picture Requests / Photo Management • Email Ads • Newsletter • New branding roll-out • Internal project communications • Point of purchase projects • AAS planning committee • Agency Liaison • Intranet updates
Knowledge, experience & capabilities –
Critical Knowledge:
  It is essential that the candidate have, as a minimum, a BA degree in communications or related field. Knowledge of industry or trade media would be an asset; knowledge of internal/external sources to accomplish communications goals; understanding of how the public perceives Syngenta's products and their potential to impact the environment. Critical Skills:
  The candidate must have the following competencies: • Excellent oral and written communications skills (strong writer) • Self motivation/direction • Customer focus • Team orientation • Drive for Results • Interpersonal Savvy • Priority Setting • Functional/Technical skills • Integrity and Trust • Project Management • Design Software Knowledge • People Management • Event Planning • Creativity • Budgeting capability • Strategy Development • Works well in a collaborative atmosphere • Multi-tasker
Additional Information:
Flexibility to deal with demanding 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.
Proven writing abilities. Media placements in trade journals.
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 www.syngentacareers.com. EOE

Dec 9, 2008

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

Nov 25, 2008

Communications Manager - St. Louis

Communications Manager at Monsanto Department: Marketing/Product Management Title: Communications Manager Req Number: mons-00007257 Location(s): St. Louis MO Responsibilities: Responsibilities: Monsanto's U.S. Commercial Operations Communication Strategy Team seeks a Communications Manager, who will report to the Farmer Focus Communication Lead. The Communications Manager, Farmer Focus, Events position by planning and executing a communication plan that helps Monsanto managers and employees develop and build relationship with our customer. The role requires a hands-on, strategic thinker who can plan, develop, manage, implement, measure and report on Farmer Focus events and initiatives. Specific responsibilities include: - Develop, manage and execute communication programs that directly improve Monsanto's image and relationship with farmers throughout the United States - Translate Monsanto's corporate vision, mission, strategy and specific business objectives into farmer-focused messages and events - Lead farmer focus initiatives that will help improve favorability of Monsanto to include: trade shows, Customer Visits Program, Farm Progress/Husker Harvest Days tours, etc. -Create events that offer Monsanto the venue to create and build relationships with farmers -Develop trade show strategy and lead implementation of the action plan -Manage the day-to-day customer visit tour program in coordination with all three channels - Manages a multitude of simultaneous communications initiatives, while maintaining responsibility for delivery and execution in accordance with project plans, budgets, and timelines - Assists the Farmer Focus Communication lead with day-to-day management activities including budgeting, planning, meetings, communication, and staff supervision Required Skills: Requirements: ' Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Ag Journalism or related field ' At least five years marketing communications, event planning or related experience, preferably in the agriculture industry ' Excellent verbal and written communications skills. ' Track record that demonstrates ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams ' Results orientation: works with a sense of urgency, identifies and overcomes obstacles, takes necessary risks and can set high personal standards of performance ' Problem solving and decisiveness: make sound, timely decisions applying relevant information and insights considering multiple factors before identifying solutions. Demonstration good judgment and confidence to select appropriate approach ' Strong leadership and program management skills, with experience in communications and event planning ' Self-starter with high energy level, strong drive for continued improvements, customer-orientation, and ability to communicative effectively with people at all levels of the organization ' Computer literacy with MS Office applications ' Experience managing projects requiring agency and/or freelance support required ' Available to travel approximately 25%

Nov 17, 2008

Communications Specialist - Minnesota

AgriBank, FCB, the leading competitor in the agricultural financial services industry has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Communications Specialist to partner in the design and implementation of overall organizational internal/external communications strategy that is proactive, client focused, effective and cost efficient.  Using multiple medias, the Communications Specialist will develop and administer communication products, manage production of communication projects and develop client communication protocols and tools.   

Bachelors in English, communication, journalism with 3+ yrs experience in business writing, employee and marketing communication.  Outstanding writing/editing skills with multi media experience, including web design, online tools, print, and presentations.   Strong project management and client service skills with ability to operate in a constantly changing and evolving environment.  

AgriBank, FCB offers competitive salary and benefits, including an incentive plan and free indoor parking.  Send resume to:

AgriBank, FCB

Human Resources 5E-23

375 Jackson Street

St. Paul, MN  55101

Or fax to:  (651) 282-8671

 HYPERLINK "mailto:HR@agribank.com" HR@agribank.com

 

HYPERLINK "http://www.agribank.com" www.agribank.com

EEO Employer



Listen to a JobCast Interview with Becca Yaklich of AgriBank about this position!

Nov 4, 2008

Communications Specialist - U.S. Pork Center for Excellence

This job is with the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence which is located at Iowa State University. You must apply for this position through the Iowa State website. https://www.iastatejobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1225673216365 It is also avialable by going to www.iastate.edu clicking on Emplyers/Job Seekers for positions at Iowa State This position is responsible for communication efforts for the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence. 
The U.S. Pork Center of Excellence was established in September 2005 with the mission to add value to the pork industry by facilitating research and learning for U.S. pork producers through national collaboration.  The Communications Specialist will be responsible for implementing the communications plan for the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence (USPCE) and the Pork Information Gateway (PIG). This entails creation of materials and exhibits; writing an annual report; writing, formatting and delivering a monthly newsletter; writing numerous news releases for PIG and for the USPCE and communicating with media interested in USPCE activities; implementing the marketing plan for the USPCE and (PIG) and providing oversight on the USPCE websites. The latter includes but is not limited to providing content and formatting for both websites. This position will have responsibility for the USCPE brand.  In addition, this position is responsible for various projects and meeting planning. The U.S. Pork Center of Excellence involves research, teaching, and extension the latter of which is PIG. This component will involve working closely with the domain groups, setting up meetings, corresponding with members, etc. This position will be responsible for organizing and coordinating the resource library and its continual upgrade, coordinating the answer center and the teams for experts who will be available to answer new questions, continual supplementation to the image asset library, and the interaction with all the extension ag educators partnering program.  Due to the high level of interaction with the stakeholders and with the public, the person in this position must be personable and able to clearly communicate with people from all facets of life, from producer to faculty to the general public. Responsibilities of this position will require self motivation, and ability to work without constant supervision. This position requires adept skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook, Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, and be a quick study in other software applications such as Cumulus.  Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Ag Communications, Ag Education or a related field and one year relevant communications work experience.  Perferred Qualifications: Experience with project management and meeting planning.  Familiarity with agriculture.  Working knowledge of pork production.  Familiarity with software such as the MS Office Suite as well as publishing software.  Familiarity with web based content management systems.

Oct 3, 2008

Communications Manager - Greensboro, NC

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have.

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

 

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2

billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

 

Communications Manager – Greensboro, NC

 

Role Purpose –

 

The Media Relations Mgr will reside in our Greensboro, NC, regional headquarters with responsibility for implementing issues management strategies at the direction of the CP external communications head and for managing Ag trade media relationships.

 

Accountabilities –

 

Write news releases, standby statements and other communications materials. • Develop communication strategies for assigned areas of the CP business. • Provide issues management support to the CP plant sites and community relations support in Greensboro. • Assist in media training, as needed, for company executives, scientists and brand management. • Provide media monitoring on all issues impacting the NAFTA businesses. • Represent the company at industry events and trade shows that support CP business units.

 

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

 

Critical knowledge:

 

The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in communications or related field; knowledge of media relations procedures; knowledge of internal/external sources to accomplish communications goals; understanding of how the public perceives Syngenta products and their potential to impact the environment.

 

Critical experience:

 

Candidate should have at least 10 years of communications experience; experience in the Ag chem industry is preferred. The candidate must be a strong writer and communicator, with a solid background in media relations, external affairs, crisis and issues management, as well as proven success in previous positions.

 

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

 

The candidate must have the following competencies: • Excellent oral and written communications skills (strong writer) • Self motivation/direction • Customer focus • Team orientation • Drive for results • Interpersonal savvy • Priority setting • Integrity and Trust • Computer proficiency

 

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 www.syngentacareers.com. EOE