Associate Director Communications and Brand - Global Food
Company: J.R. Simplot
Location: Boise
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global
food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are
a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including
food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer
manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other
enterprises related to agriculture.SummaryWe are looking for an
experienced Associate Director of Communications and Brand to
support the Global Food portion of our business which operates 17
food plants around the world, producing a variety of high-quality
food products for retail and food service customers.The successful
candidate must have a global mindset, superior relationship
management skills and be an excellent communicator - someone who
sees the big picture and also enjoys the details. They will report
into the Senior Director of Global Communications and Brand for the
Simplot Company, providing strategic communications support and
helping to develop and execute the communication plans for their
assigned stakeholders within the Company. The successful candidate
will be an integral part of the Global Communications and Brand
team, serving as a resource to enable better communications across
the business and elevate the profile of Simplot to external
audiences.This position will have one direct report based in
Melbourne, Australia, and will support the efforts of more than
8,000 employees throughout our North America, Latin America and
Asia Pacific regions focused on products our customers and
consumers love in more than 40 countries world-wide. Key
Responsibilities Responsible for all facets of communications, from
internal to external. Develops deep knowledge of the
industry/business they're aligned with. Creates and executes annual
and ongoing strategic communications plans prioritized and aligned
to the business unit strategy. Responsible for bringing a strategic
approach to communication projects across all audiences and
channels to ensure how we represent our work aligns with the
broader goals of the business and Simplot Company Brand.
Builds stakeholder trust and rapport through strategic counsel.
Sets the agenda, tone and communication framework for senior
leaders within the Global Food portion of our business, in line
with overall Company positioning. Proactively manages public
relations or communication needs as they arise. Responsible for
issue management, leveraging the Global Communications and Brand
Reputation team for overall strategy and alignment. Leads
communication strategy and execution for merger and acquisition
activities. Serves as the Brand expert and champion for the
business unit, and liaison to the global Communications and Brand
team, helping to ensure alignment with the Corporate Brand and the
reputation of other areas of the business. Works closely with
employee engagement and transformation roles embedded in the
business unit to ensure continuity, alignment and proper
positioning of messaging. Brings visibility to other organizational
activities and interdependencies as well as external communication
trends. Develops leadership communications that inspire, inform,
motivate and rally employees around business priorities.
Establishes a communication cadence, leveraging existing
communication channels that provide team members with the
confidence in knowing how, when and where they can engage with key
business information. Creates opportunities to share the business
unit's impact on the broader Global business strategy and how this
is advancing One Simplot activities, including delivering on our
purpose and mission, culture & inclusion, sustainability and
safety. Feeds business-specific news and information back to the
broader Global Communications & Brand team for Company-wide use.
Effectively measures and reports on the impact of the communication
effort.Typical Education Bachelor's degree in journalism,
communications or related field.Relevant Experience 8-10 years of
experience in senior Communication and Corporate Affairs roles
leading and delivering contemporary organization communications
strategy along with enhancing reputation of business. Familiarity
with the food and agriculture industries. Experience with a large
multi-national or global organization. Experience with managing
others preferred. Public and/or community relations experience
preferred. Exceptional communications skills - both written and
verbal with an orientation to simplicity, clarity and attention to
detail. Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders to define and
shape compelling communication strategies. Ability to apply
industry knowledge and commercial acumen in communication outputs.
Outstanding writing, storytelling and editing skills. Ability to
juggle multiple priorities and varying levels of complexity from
simple tasks (writing communications) to building, driving and
executing on the business units' communication strategy. Ability to
manage competing priorities without losing sight of the big
picture. Experience in directing project teams, managing, and
coaching other professionals. Experience in varied communication
mediums, including digital. Experience working collaboratively with
others with proven ability to influence, engage and actively
contribute to the achievement of common goals. Experience with the
change management discipline. #LI-MG1Job Requisition ID:18437Travel
Required:Up to 25%Location(s):Simplot Headquarters -
BoiseCountry:United States**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be
an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental
disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or
veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
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