Social Media Specialist

John Deere; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Highly competitive base pay

Savings & Retirement benefits (401K)

Healthcare benefits with a generous Hs

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms

Charitable contribution match

Employee Purchase Plan & discounts

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Job summary

John Deere in the United States (IL) is seeking a Social Media Specialist to lead our corporate social media efforts from onsite in Moline. You will create engaging content, listen to conversations, manage communities and analyze performance to strengthen brand affinity.

Ideal candidates have a passion for social media, strong copywriting, crisis communication experience and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to monitor sentiment and trends.

Qualifications

• Passion for social media and proficiency with major social media platforms and social media management tools.
• Experience supporting real‑time crisis communication across social platforms, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to monitor sentiment.
• Excellent social listening skills.
• Ability to understand historical, current, and future trends in the digital content and social media space.
• Strong copywriting and copy-editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead social listening for the corporate social media team, develop engaging content and engage our online audiences to improve brand affinity.
• Analyze key metrics to guide content performance and bring new, innovative ideas to elevate Deere’s social media presence.
• Content creation: Provide input to ensure engaging content by channel and audience and ensuring all content maintains a consistent brand voice and message.
• Community management: Monitor social media channels for comments and messages, and respond to customer inquiries and concerns to foster community engagement.
• Analytics and reporting: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure content and channel success while providing insights and reports to the corporate social media team.
• Trend research: Stay up-to-date on the latest social media trends, platform updates, and industry news and help us deliver an innovative, fun and engaging social media presence.

Skills

Social platforms

Social media tools

Crisis communication

Social listening

Trend analysis

Copywriting

Copy editing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Moline

Function: Communications (CA)

Title: Social Media Specialist - 124728

Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

This position may be located in Moline, IL, Des Moines, IA or Chicago, IL per the hiring manager's discretion.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead social listening for the corporate social media team, develop engaging content and engage our online audiences to improve brand affinity
• Analyze key metrics to guide content performance and bring new, innovative ideas to elevate Deere’s social media presence
• Content creation: Provide input to ensure engaging content by channel and audience and ensuring all content maintains a consistent brand voice and message
• Community management: Monitor social media channels for comments and messages, and respond to customer inquiries and concerns to foster community engagement
• Analytics and reporting: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure content and channel success while providing insights and reports to the corporate social media team
• Trend research: Stay up-to-date on the latest social media trends, platform updates, and industry news and help us deliver an innovative, fun and engaging social media presence

VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position.

What Skills You Need

• Passion for social media and proficiency with major social media platforms and social media management tools
• Experience supporting real‑time crisis communication efforts across social platforms, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to monitor sentiment
• Excellent social listening skills
• Ability to understand historical, current, and future trends in the digital content and social media space
• Strong copywriting and copy-editing skills

What Makes You Standout

• Top-notch oral and verbal communication skills
• Impeccable time management skills with the ability to multitask
• Detail-oriented approach with ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related work experience

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• 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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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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