Job Description

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Senior Communications Specialist
Reporting to the Senior Communications Business Partner, the Senior Communications Specialist will be responsible for managing and implementing strategic communications programs to support Bayer Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Crop Science division, reaching key target groups such as media, opinion leaders, influencers, customers, and internal stakeholders. This role will execute strategies, plans and metrics that enhance brand and industry awareness and stakeholder engagement, by delivering solutions-based content using a full range of tools such as, events, sponsorships, public relations, and communications vehicles (traditional and digital).
Bayer is committed to a flexible hybrid working environment. This is a permanent position based out of Calgary, Alberta.
What you will do:

• Supports Senior Business Partner in the development, management and implementation of external corporate and product communications initiatives and programs
• Proactively identifies communication opportunities, new ideas and solutions to add value to the clients and implement them in a timely fashion
• Manages the day-to-day communication calendar and plans to support product, corporate and stakeholder communications
• Manages the approval process of all communications material utilizing various digital system and platforms
• Coordinates media relations activities and identifies new opportunities
• Supports the Senior Business Partner with any potential business and brand issues
• Proactively participates in brand reputation planning sessions, cross-functional meetings and planning of budget and resource requirements
• Supports senior management with internal and external communications through various channels (i.e. website, Yammer, LinkedIn, speaking notes, etc.)
• Manages the day-to-day relationship in producing communications materials with public relations agencies and suppliers, including budget control and KPIs
• Works closely with the corporate communications team to provide division content and key product messaging to employees (i.e., website content, Company profile, etc.)
• Writes, edits, and publishes content and news updates
• Adheres to Bayer brand identity specifications
• Works with North America Crop Science communications, global, legal and regulatory teams to ensure strategic message alignment and compliance with corporate standards and guidelines
• Mentors summer students to maximize skill set and professional development
• Other tasks as required

Who you are:

• Post-secondary degree in Communications, Public Relations or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Communications, including product communications and social media
• Ability to manage a number of programs/projects simultaneously, on time and within budget
• Creative mindset, able to think outside the box and recommend new ideas that meet business needs
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to work across function and departments
• A strong understanding of social media
• Sound critical thinking and judgment skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player
• Understanding of crop science or Canada\xe2\x80\x99s agriculture industry is beneficial
• Agency or Life Science experience an asset
• Bilingualism is an asset

This position requires full vaccination against COVID-19.
What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and rewards package
• Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
• Career development and global opportunities
• Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees\xe2\x80\x99 differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer\xe2\x80\x99s values and purpose.
Learn more about our values and purpose at: https://www.bayer.com/en/ca/canada-our-purpose-values
All referral candidates must first be submitted via our internal referral system by a current Bayer employee in order to participate in the referral program. Once a Bayer employee has successfully referred you in our system, you will receive an automated email with instructions on how to complete your application.
Application Deadline: April 24, 2023
#LI-CA #LI-Hybrid Bayer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Candidates participating in our selection process requiring accommodation due to a disability or medical need are encouraged to notify the Bayer representative that they will be meeting with to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.
Location: Canada : Alberta : Calgary
Division: Enabling Functions
Reference Code: 789255