Corporate Communications Manager Germany, Austria, Nordics and Baltics

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Description

We're looking for a Corporate Communications Manager Germany, Austria, Nordics and Baltics.

At Corteva we grow what matters by playing a critical role in feeding the world and enabling farmers to produce crops in ways that are sustainable for their families, their land, and the broader environment. We strive to bring our best selves to work every day: inspiring each other, acting boldly, and staying curious. We're looking for a communicator who thrives working in a fast, rapidly changing business landscape to support us on this journey.

As a member of our EMEA Communications team, this person will be responsible for managing communications within Germany, an important market for Corteva's continued business success. This role will elevate how Corteva communicates and engages with internal and external audiences, raising awareness and interest to the organization's significant achievements and continued focus across agriculture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead proactive and strategic communications counsel and guidance to senior leaders and country teams.
• Create and execute an integrated communications strategy to build, strengthen, and maintain a strong corporate reputation within Germany, incorporating tactics related to digital and social media, media relations, brand, and other related areas.
• Develop and deliver compelling external messaging, targeting priority stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver compelling internal messaging to inform, inspire and engage colleagues.
• Integrate technologies, data, and best practices to ensure continued effectiveness of messaging across audiences.
• Work across the business to find, develop and communicate stories centered around innovation, sustainability, and impact.
• Proactively monitor and respond to issues and crisis.
• Collaborate with the Media team on effective media strategy design and execution, including press releases, media interactions and social media, to effectively position the organization in top-tier and mainstream media.
• Collaborate with Government and Industry Affairs team to communicate effectively on policies, regulations, and other areas of identified importance, and to champion local community investment initiatives.
• Lead and support ad-hoc communication projects, including signature agriculture programs/events.
  
  

Location: this is a remote position based in Germany with occasional travel to Berlin, our office in Munich and other international locations as required.

Qualifications

Professional Experiences/Qualifications

• Experienced communications professional with 10+ years of experience leading communication efforts in a corporate environment.
• Ability to critically assess any given issue and provide counsel on recommended path forward.
• Ability to navigate a matrixed organization effectively and independently.
• Bachelor's degree. Post-graduate or MBA degree preferred.
• Previous experience in working with the agriculture or chemical sector preferred.
• Strategic mindset that fosters innovative, creative thinking.
  
  

Who Are We Looking For?

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning Corteva team
• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader
• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world's growing need for food
• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment
  
  

Growing What Matters Starts With You… What We Can Offer To Help You Grow?

• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time
• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences
• Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience
• Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered
• Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives. 
• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
• Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary
• Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility