Communication Specialist

Primary Location

United States (US) - Illinois - Moline

Title

Communication Specialist - 123702

Onsite/Remote

Onsite

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication strategies supporting Enterprise Manufacturing Technologies priorities and initiatives
• Create and deliver engaging content across internal communication channels, including SharePoint, Viva Engage, Teams, email, town halls, and leadership presentations
• Translate complex manufacturing technology topics into clear, actionable communications for diverse audiences
• Partner with leaders, product teams, HR, and communications stakeholders to drive consistent messaging and employee engagement
• Support organizational communications, events, recognition programs, and change initiatives while ensuring alignment with Deere brand and communication standards

What Skills You Need

• 2+ years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, change management, or a related field
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences
• Proven ability to simplify complex technical or business concepts into clear communications
• Experience managing multiple communication projects, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools and communication platforms, including SharePoint and Teams

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, technology, operations, or digital transformation organizations
• Familiarity with manufacturing technologies, automation, AI, data analytics, SAP, or operational technology concepts
• Experience with executive communications, change management, and technology adoption initiatives
• Experience creating multimedia content, including presentations, videos, podcasts, or digital campaigns
• Able to use communication metrics and stakeholder feedback to improve communication effectiveness

Education

• Ideally, a degree or equivalent related work experience in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Communications, Organizational Communications, English, or a related field.
• Equivalent practical experience may be considered where appropriate.
• Master's degree in Communications, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Business, or a related field.
• Certifications or formal development in change management, employee communications, public relations, digital marketing, or project management are preferred.

What You'll Get

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• $77,628.00 - $116,436.00 + Benefits
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Mandatory Information

• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
• The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
• The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control.
• Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants.
• Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee.
• In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.
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• The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.