Communications Consultant

Corteva Agriscience; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Corteva Agriscience, preparing to separate into Vylor, seeks a Communications Consultant to support the Vylor brand and enterprise communications. Location options include Johnston, IA; Philadelphia, PA; or Indianapolis, IN.

You will own social media management, develop channel content, and assist website publishing while ensuring brand consistency across digital platforms. Strong writing, editing and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 5 years of communications/marketing experience in a corporate environment.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills for multiple formats.
• Ability to gather input from SMEs and internal partners.
• Strong attention to detail and editorial judgment.
• Strong project management abilities and ability to manage timelines.
• Strong verbal communication with internal and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; comfortable with digital tools for content, social media, and branding.
• Ability to interpret social and digital performance metrics.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day management of corporate social media channels and content development.
• Translate enterprise priorities into timely, engaging channel content.
• Assist website content management and publishing with brand alignment.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts for input and reviews.
• Prepare, edit and organize digital content for social media and website.
• Support brand consistency across digital ecosystem under guidance.
• Develop and maintain brand training materials and assets.
• Provide project support for brand and content initiatives.
• Help maintain Brand Center and improve asset accessibility.
• Contribute to other enterprise communications activities.

Skills

Content development

Editing

Proofreading

Project management

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Analytics

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting‑edge biotech, and next‑generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer, Brevant, and Hoegemeyer, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

Who are we and what do we do?

Corteva Agriscience intends to separate into two independent companies on or about October 1, 2026; this planned separation is subject to multiple conditions, including final approval of the transaction by its board of directors. It is Corteva’s current intention, should the separation occur, that this position will align with the Seed Company, Vylor, at the time of the intended separation.

At Vylor, we believe that innovation can transform agriculture, and with it, the world. This belief – in the power of science to advance agriculture and help farmers feed and fuel a growing population – is our North Star. From food security to energy security, powered by groundbreaking technology, elite germplasm and an advanced product portfolio, Vylor is uniquely positioned to help solve some of the world’s toughest challenges.

As a member of our global enterprise communications team, the Communications Consultant will provide day‑to‑day support to the Vylor brand, content and digital lead, helping advance corporate social media, website content governance, brand application and related enterprise communications priorities.

Location: Johnston, Iowa, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or Indianapolis, Indiana.

Primary Responsibilities – How will you help us Grow!

• Own day‑to‑day management of Vylor’s corporate social media channels, with oversight from the brand, content and digital lead, including content development, publishing coordination, moderation and performance reporting.

• Support execution of the corporate social media strategy established by the Brand, Content and Digital lead by translating enterprise priorities, brand moments and business updates into timely, engaging channel content.

• Support website content management and publishing processes by keeping content current, accurate and aligned with enterprise communications priorities, brand standards and editorial guidance.

• Coordinate with subject matter experts across marketing, R&D, legal, HR and other functions to gather input, confirm accuracy, route materials for review and support timely content updates.

• Help prepare, edit, proofread and organize digital content for corporate social media, the website and other internal and external channels.

• Support consistent brand application across Vylor’s digital ecosystem, working under the guidance of the Brand, Content and Digital lead to help ensure materials reflect Vylor standards.

• Develop and maintain brand training materials, resources and supporting documentation under the guidance of the brand, content and digital lead.

• Provide project support for brand and content initiatives that strengthen awareness, understanding and adoption of the Vylor brand.

• Help maintain Vylor’s Brand Center by supporting updates, organizing resources and making brand tools and assets easier to find and use.

• Other ad‑hoc enterprise communications activities and projects.

Education and Experience - What you will bring to the table!

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.

• Communications professional with 5 years of experience supporting communications and/or marketing efforts in a corporate environment.

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to help shape clear, accurate and engaging content across formats such as articles, web copy, videos and internal communications.

• Effective collaborator who can work with subject matter experts and internal partners to gather input, route materials for review and help shape clear, accurate communications and website content.

• Strong attention to detail, editorial judgment and ability to quickly adapt to changing needs.

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to organize workstreams, manage timelines, track details, meet deadlines and follow through on multiple priorities with appropriate guidance.

• Strong verbal communication skills and comfort working with internal and external partners in review, approval and governance processes.

• Strong proficiency in core Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort learning digital tools used for content, social media, brand and project coordination.

• Ability to gather, interpret and summarize basic social and digital performance metrics to support reporting and continuous improvement.

• Fluent in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with digital tools such as content management systems, digital asset management platforms, social media management platforms, website publishing tools, analytics tools or project management platforms.

• Experience supporting corporate social media channels, brand centers, brand asset libraries, website governance, digital publishing, video/storytelling projects or corporate communications initiatives.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well‑being pay per year, plus paid holidays

• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits (https://hrportal.ehr.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=2Nre68t3vrs%3d&portalid=351)

• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit: Accessibility Page for Contact Information

For US Applicants: See the ‘Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law’ poster. To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.