Communications Specialist - Monterrey

There are 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before in our 175-year history. Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.
Title: Communications Specialist - Monterrey
Primary Location: Garza Garcia
Function: Communication
John Deere is a foremost leader in the ag equipment business, and we continue to put a solid stamp on other industries. For over 150 years, the company's portfolio of groundbreaking products has grown to include industries related to and outside of agriculture, including Turf, Construction and Forestry and Wind Technologies. The image of John Deere is no longer that of a signature green tractor meandering across a field; it's been replaced with an image of acceleration, swift progress, and innovative leaping toward the company's 200th year. The product line alone serves as proof with advances in machine performance, equipment automation, fleet management, and John Deere's ongoing investment in emerging markets.
Note: All candidates should have their tax situation certificate (Constancia de Siituación Fiscal) up to date with the salary regime to be eligible for the hiring process.
Main Responsibilities:

• Write drafts and edit content in line with organizational style guidelines to format and publish information on websites and in print.
• Execute a public relations, government relations, regulation, and registration plan for a particular product, service, or specialty area while working within established systems.
• Ensure the application of brand guidelines and brand templates and inform the organization the importance of brand alignment and positioning.
• Help others get the most out of internal and external communications systems by offering support and advice.
• Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.
• Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.
• Maintain understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media. Uses various communication media to share business-related information with employees throughout the Business Unit; works to ensure that employees are aware of, understands, and knows how they can impact the goals and objectives of their Business Unit.

What Skills You Need:

• Planning and organizing. Works and provides technical guidance when required on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
• Verbal Communication. Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies.
• Action Planning. When required on developing appropriate plans or performing necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.
• Policy and procedures. Developing, monitoring, interpreting and understanding policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.
• Policy and Regulation. Interpreting and applying knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area of expertise.
• Project Schedule Management. Sequencing and scheduling tasks into a project plan.
• Brand Management and Development. Maximizing a brand's impact and market value by managing and developing all aspects of the brand.
• Reporting. On creating relevant, lucid and effective reports.
• Writing skills. Uses clear and effective writing skills on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies.
• Customer and Market Analysis. Conducts research and analyzes data as needed, in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of customer and market conditions that enables maximum return on investments.
• Computer Skills. Supports business processes without supervision by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages, while providing technical guidance as needed.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• High English language proficiency.
• Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised (2 to 3 years).
• Sound experience and understanding of straightforward procedures or systems (7 to 12 months).
• Basic experience of coordinating the work of others (4 to 6 months)
• Experience in organizing and leading events of more than 500 people.
• Good knowledge of software to create audiovisual content.
• Ability to be the main anchor in public events.
• Experience with interviews and report news to the organization.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree related to field in Communications, International Relationships, Administration.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 10 business days and unposted when a qualified pool of candidates is achieved.
Candidates must have the necessary work permits to work in the country.