Job Description

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity to work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today!

AGCO is seeking a talented, passionate and highly motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join the Corporate Communications team. As the Corporate Communications Director of External Communications, you will be report directly to the Vice President, Chief Communications Officer, and be responsible for developing and executing external communications strategies across digital applications, social media and traditional media. This director and their team are pivotal in shaping and executing our external communication efforts, ensuring AGCO’s voice is consistently and effectively communicated to the public, media and other stakeholders. The role and the team work in a flexible, hybrid environment.

Your Impact

• Strategic Media & Public Relations Leadership: Spearhead AGCO’s corporate media relations approach to elevate company visibility and reputation. This includes crafting compelling press materials (press releases, fact sheets, talking points), securing placements in top-tier and trade media, managing media inquiries and interviews, building and maintaining relationships with key media and influencers, supporting executive media engagements and overseeing the PR agency of record.
• Corporate Social Media & Thought Leadership: Lead the strategic direction of AGCO’s corporate social media presence, using data analytics and global collaboration to drive engagement and consistency. Develop and implement thought leadership initiatives for key executives to amplify their voice and align with corporate messaging.
• Digital Content & Web Strategy: Direct the content strategy for AGCO’s corporate website and digital platforms, including the Annual Report. Ensure content is compliant, modern and user-centric by collaborating with global stakeholders and leveraging data insights to enhance the digital experience.
• Executive Communications & Crisis Management: Provide strategic communication support to senior leaders, including presentations, messaging and content development. Support crisis communication planning and response to safeguard AGCO’s reputation.
• Team Development & Innovation: Manage and mentor a high-performing communications team, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability and continuous learning. Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure AGCO’s communications remain innovative and effective.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior communications role – minimum of 12 years – preferably within a corporate environment. Leadership experience preferred. Minimum of 12 years of experience in a senior communications role, preferably within a corporate environment, with leadership experience preferred. Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or English.
• Knowledge of public relations, social media management, website content management and user experience best practices.
• Superior English writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft compelling and clear messages. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with senior executives and global stakeholders.
• Strong project management, problem-solving skills, attention to detail and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately; able to work proactively and independently with urgency and flexibility on multiple assignments while maintaining high-quality results.
• Be forward-thinking and able to seek out and apply new technologies. Comfortable rolling up sleeves to execute within a team, both in-person and with remote contacts.

Your Benefits

Available benefits include health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans.

Your Workplace

You will work a hybrid schedule in our Duluth, GA headquarters location to team up with your wonderful AGCO colleagues.

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.

Join our extraordinary team today and apply now!

AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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