Director Integrated Media Relations - Chicago, IL

Director Integrated Media Relations - Chicago, IL

ADM Global Communications

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. As one of the world’s leading agricultural supply chain managers and nutrition companies, we connect farmers, partners, and communities to feed and nourish the planet.

We’re looking for a seasoned communicator to join our Global Communications team as Director, Integrated Media Relations. This leader will be ADM’s voice with global and national media, shaping how our story is told through paid, earned, shared and owned (PESO) channels, and protecting our reputation on the world stage. The role will be based in ADM’s Global Headquarters in Chicago to work closely both with key reporters based in the city and ADM’s executive team.

• Serve as ADM’s primary media spokesperson with top-tier global and national outlets.
• Build and strengthen relationships with leading reporters, editors, and influencers across priority markets and sectors.
• Manage an in-house team responsible for leading marketing communications and trade media outreach.
• Coordinate proactive media campaigns across all of our global markets, including North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, China, and Latin America using the PESO model.
• Guide ADM’s crisis and issues response with confidence, clarity, and consistency — including preparedness, risk-sensing, and rapid response protocols.
• Partner directly with executives to shape messaging and prepare for high-profile interviews.
• Oversee global media monitoring and reporting to track impact and inform strategy with clear metrics and insights for continuous improvement.

• 10+ years of media relations experience, including crisis communications and familiarity with leveraging the PESO model in today’s media environment and integrating earned strategies with digital discoverability (SEO/SEM).
• Strong record of success leading high-profile media campaigns with measurable outcomes.
• Exceptional ability to cultivate trusted relationships with journalists and stakeholders built on credibility, responsiveness, and strategic value.
• Skilled at advising and supporting senior executives on communications strategy and spokesperson coaching.
• Calm, agile problem-solver with sharp attention to detail and storytelling ability in fast-paced, complex environments.
• Experience leading teams and managing agency partners in a global environment with cultural fluency and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Familiarity and experience leveraging technology resources like AI for media monitoring, content development, and trend identification; comfort with analytics dashboards, social listening, and GEO/geotargeting tools.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Fluency in English required; additional languages a plus.
• Experience in highly regulated or enterprise-scale industries beneficial.

At ADM, you’ll work alongside senior leaders and global teams to shape the reputation of one of the world’s most influential companies in food, agriculture, and nutrition. This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact — not just on ADM’s brand, but on the way the world thinks about the future of food and the essential role our business plays in global sustainability and food security.

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as Linked In Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

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