Job Description

About Us:

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.

Overview:

As a key member of our Corporate Communications department, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication plans to enhance the company's brand and reputation.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors 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.
• Experience in media relations, crisis communications, and social media management, particularly LinkedIn.
• 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.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

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 support the compliance of applicable ISO standards in all functional areas must be followed, enforced, and strictly complied with.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position 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.

Responsibilities:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement corporate communication strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.
• Create engaging content for various communication channels, LinkedIn, website, and internal communications.
• 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 account and engage with followers to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
• Support various divisions within the company on their marketing and communication efforts to ensure consistency and alignment with overall corporate messaging.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Range:
The budgeted amount for this role is between 65-70K

EEO Statement:

Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, age (40 or older) or genetic information (including family medical history) for recruitment, hiring, and promotion decisions.

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

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