Corporate Communication Specialist

At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all.

Our people are the key ingredient to our success. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where you can grow your career and make an impact on global food and health solutions.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401(k) with Company Contributions 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement
• Work Flexibility
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization

• Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support

As a key member of our Corporate Communications department, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication activities to enhance the company's brand and reputation. Success in this role requires a proactive mindset and a natural ability to build strong relationships, someone who thrives on engaging with others and forging meaningful connections across the organization.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:  

·Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
·Minimum 3-5 years of experience in corporate communications or public relations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

·Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft clear and compelling messages for a variety of target audiences.

·Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

·Demonstrates proactive cross-functional engagement to cultivate strategic relationships, extract actionable insights, and drive collaborative outcomes, favoring in-person interactions to enhance communication and alignment.

·Experience in media relations, crisis communications, and social media management, particularly on LinkedIn, preferred.

·Proven track record of successfully managing communication projects and campaigns.

·Previous experience managing LinkedIn accounts for corporate entities.

·Knowledge of the food and nutrition industry is a plus.

OCCUPATIONAL DEMANDS:  Fast-paced food/bio-chemical/chemical manufacturing environment, working inside and outside. This position may perform activities in an environment that contains hazardous elements and requires safety awareness and adherence to all safety policies and guidelines. Work must be performed in a safe manner for personal protection and for the protection of other team members. All safety procedures, procedures described in SOPs, BPRs, and supporting the compliance of applicable ISO standards in all functional areas must be followed, enforced, and strictly complied with.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position resides within the North American headquarters in Itasca, IL (hybrid), and requires communication with different US locations and some overseas locations with time differences (e.g., Tokyo).
• Travel 10-15%, mostly domestic (e.g., Akron, OH) with occasional overseas.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Develop and implement corporate communication strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.

·Develop engaging content for both internal and external communication channels, including newsletters, LinkedIn, website, and intranet.

·Support senior leadership in preparing speeches, presentations, and other communication materials.

·Monitor and analyze media coverage and industry trends to identify opportunities and potential risks.

·Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, HR, and Legal, to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.

·Manage the company's LinkedIn