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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 Specialist for 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 BusinessWhat 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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