Senior Communications Manager

Job Description
Please note:
The preferred location for this position is North Carolina, within a commutable distance from Greensboro. Remote locations will be considered based on candidates’ experience and qualifications.
At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. To support this challenge, Syngenta’s US Crop Protection Communication team is currently seeking a Communications Manager.
Accountabilities:
Manageproactiveand reactive externalcommunications, media relations and issuesmanagementcommunicationsto enhance Syngenta’s reputation as a top innovator and supplier ofchoicein Crop Protection products/servicesand Digital technology.
Know andunderstandthe U.S. crop protection agriculture business and anticipatecommunicationsneeds.
Provideproactiveand strategiccommunicationsand media interview advice and counsel to regionalstakeholdersand managers.
Developexternalcommunicationsstrategies/plans in coordination with the North America StrategicCommunicationsplan and North America Crop Protection Commercial plan and ensure effective message/narrative development for business positioning and thoughtleadershipwith key audiences through trade, general and business news media andsocialmedia channels andevents.
Provide experienced guidance in managing major issues, crisiscommunications, and strategic messaging. Demonstrate expertise in developingstrategyand implementinginnovativeand effectivecommunicationsaimed at key audiences including news media, channel partners, growers, suppliers, legislators, regulators, communities,talentrecruits, and other stakeholders.
Work closely with the U.S.Corporateand CropCommunicationsTeam, as well as Legal, BusinessSustainability, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, and other functions to ensurealignmentofcommunicationsstrategies, messages and plans, and efficientcommunicationoperations.
Managestrategiccommunicationsresources including budget and suppliers (agencies, writers, graphic artists, video producers, etc.) todevelopcommunicationsassets, including but not limited to presentations, print and digital collateral, news releases, Q&
A’s, backgrounders and videos, etc.
Represent Syngenta, and company perspective on key issues, with relevant externalorganizationsthatsupportour business and freedom to operate;
serve as a member of relevant industry associationscommunicationscommittees.