Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication plans supporting business unit, factory, and departmental objectives
• Consult with leaders and teams to identify communication needs, key messages, audiences, and appropriate channels
• Translate complex business information into clear, relevant, and engaging communications
• Research, write, edit, and publish content for employee communications, presentations, meetings, digital platforms, print, and video
• Provide administrative and coordination support for Horicon leadership priorities, meetings, events, and special projects as needed
• Lead communication projects, employee events, engagement campaigns, and strategic initiatives from planning through execution
• Support community outreach, factory tours, and visitor experiences on-site activities, as needed
• Lead intern program to include onboarding and experience coordinator
• Support US & Mexico Manufacturing communications priorities and initiatives under the direction of the US & Mexico Communications Manager

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional communications experience
• Strong writing, editing, storytelling, and verbal communication skills
• Experience independently developing and executing communication plans
• Strong project management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Strong consulting and interpersonal skills, including influencing without authority
• Experience developing professional presentations and multimedia content
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions
• 1+ years of experience using Office 365 Suite of products.
• VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

Preferred

• 1+ year of experience in video editing using Adobe Rush, Premiere Pro or other video editing programs
• Experience working in a manufacturing or operations environment
• Eager to learn new tools and technologies to be innovative with usage of new techniques to engage employees
• Experience measuring communication effectiveness and improving approaches based on results

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• 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
• Vacation and Holiday Pay