Communications Specialist

Your Responsibilities

As a Communications Specialist for John Deere Waterloo Works located in Waterloo, IA, you will:

•    Use various communication media to share business-related information with employees throughout the Business Unit
•    Work to ensure that employees are aware of, understand, and know how they can impact the goals and objectives of their Business Unit
•    Ensure the application of brand guidelines and brand templates and inform the organization the importance of brand alignment and positioning
•    Research, write, and edit communication materials for use in various media to support the overall communication strategies of the Business Unit
•    Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals
•    Plan, edit and manage publications or other communication products at the Business Unit
•    Provide communication support to departments, groups, and managers to assist in identifying communication needs and messages, and develop appropriate communication plans that support the Enterprise, Business Unit, and Department objectives
•    Plan and manage communication activities at the Business Unit

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

•    Effective writing skills and experience, including grammatical usage, persuasive copy, and style            
•    Ability to think strategically, collaborate cross-functionally, influence without authority, manage projects, and build trust quickly                
•    Knowledge of metrics and measurement to represent successful internal communications campaigns
•    Knowledge of layout/design for both print publications and online                
•    Demonstrated ability to creatively concept, ensuring all messaging aligns with the values of the business       
•    Ability to be creative and love working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment         

What Makes You Stand Out

•    Strong familiarity with communication tools, including digital, video, and photo              
•    Experience with the communication planning process 
•    Professional writing, editing, and proofreading skills and experience, including experience to source stories from employees                           
•    Knowledge of communication theories, especially employee/internal communications, to drive employee engagement              
•    Expertise in SharePoint                
•    Ability to think strategically, collaborate cross-functionally, influence without authority, manage projects, and build trust quickly                
•    Familiarity with production and operations processes         

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Business, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience.