Regional Communication Specialist

Professional Areas Corporate Affairs & Communication Function Communications and Public Relations

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

The incumbent will support the Regional Communications Manager in coordinating various internal and external communication activities in and for LDC’s North America Region.

This position is hybrid 4 days in the office/1 remote

S/he will give support to the Regional Communications Manager in the implementation of all regional internal and external communication activities within the Region, aiming to build and protect the company’s reputation with key audiences, wherever LDC operates.

S/he will work alongside local and/or regional teams to follow through on communication activities and deliverables, in line with communication strategies supporting business objectives.

S/he will also work hand-in-hand with the global communication team to implement or amplify global initiatives within the Region, as well as raise visibility of local/regional initiatives in other geographies, as relevant.

Bachelors Degree required, preferably in Communications

Corporate communications professional (university degree or equivalent) with 3-5 years of experience of in-house corporate communications or as part of a communications consultancy.

Native proficiency written & spoken English required / other languages a plus

Good proficiency with content management systems (CMS), esp. Word Press and SharePoint, email marketing platforms and design tools (esp. Canva, a plus).

The incumbent must be capable of working with people of different seniority levels within the company (managerial and operational), understanding and conveying the value that communications can add to engage internal/external audiences and support business purposes.

S/he must be a quick learner, especially in understanding business and industry matters/issues, as well as internal and external communications tools, to quickly assess/recommend suitable communication strategies and tactics to support diverse objectives.

• Developing a variety of internal and external communication materials (press releases, Q&A documents, fact sheets, key messages documents, news articles, etc.)
• Sourcing and writing content for different communication channels, understanding and adapting style to the purpose of each channel, and ensuring consistency with the company’s identity and narratives.
• Following corporate guidelines in terms of writing style, brand guidelines, internal approvals, etc.
• Coordinating meetings / processes involving multiple participants and/or stakeholders.

S/he must embrace the company’s purpose and corporate values, and have a strong commitment to positioning LDC as a leading player in its sector, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainability throughout the value chain, and acting as a steward of LDC’s identity and over 170-year heritage.

S/he must be flexible and have good interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with stakeholders from different professions, countries and cultures.

At the same time, s/he must strictly observe internal procedures, recognizing the impact of communications on the company’s reputation among internal/external audiences.

S/he should be a creative thinker, with the agility to propose solutions to unexpected issues / evolving circumstances.

S/he will work directly with the Regional Communications Manager and collaborate frequently with global communication team members.

S/he will interact with regional and local managers / teams.

S/he must also be able to manage relationships with external providers,…