Advisor – Corporate Communications, Social Strategy and Content Experience

As a leading global animal health company, Elanco delivers innovative products and services to improve the health of pets and farm animals around the world because we believe making animals' lives better, makes life better. Since 1954, we have provided solutions that support veterinarians, farmers and pet owners to advance our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Elanco's promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth and well-being. Position overview: The Corporate Communications, Social Strategy and Content Experience Leader will have ownership and responsibility for all Elanco Animal Health social digital channels. This role is also responsible for the creation of the social communications strategy as Elanco transforms to a more pet-owner oriented company. The position collaborates closely across Elanco Corporate Affairs and Elanco Marketing to ensure a strategic approach to synchronizing social/digital properties. This position is located within the Corporate Affairs function, which focuses on promoting and protecting Elanco’s corporate reputation around the globe. It reports in to the Director of Corporate Communications with dotted line reporting to the leader of the Integration Management Office. Responsibilities: Developing and implementing an integrated corporate social/digital strategy, collaborating with corporate communications, marketing and others, to achieve position Elanco as a forward thinking changemaker in animal health. Creating appropriate social strategy and voice for today’s Elanco, an entity comprised of several recent acquisitions, previously heavily livestock focused and now more focused on the consumer pet owner. Directing and implementing technical aspects to achieve social strategy including content marketing, SEO, SEM, paid targeting, etc. Development of editorial planning, creative, community engagement , owned & paid social content development and growth across all channels Identify the latest trends in digital & social to ensure we are building a best-in-class social brand across existing and emerging platforms Presentation skills Clear understanding of all social platforms, algorithms, audience targeting, paid placement, etc. Ensuring all local regulations, including data and privacy, are met. Managing priorities, deadlines and projects that may involve multiple contributors to achieve measurable results in an environment of involvement and teamwork. Ensuring proper management of internal and external resources linked to social/digital, including collaborating across agencies as needed. High understanding of the overall animal health industry Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Journalism, English, Public Relations or Marketing 10 years’ experience in Communications Additional Skills/Preferences: Degree in Marketing or Communications. Previous experience in pet, animal health or retail/ecommerce/consumer packaged goods communications with excellent skills including written, social, verbal, and presentation skills Ability to clearly communicate ideas, with appropriate frequency and detail to all levels of the organization and partners. Ability to collaborate and involve others in the brainstorming and decision-making process. Continuously seeks feedback for improvement and goal achievement. Experience in developing and implementing communications plans. Ability to think strategically and broadly and translate strategy into action Proven ability to network and influence members of company management at all levels. Must be comfortable and confident in interacting with, making recommendations to, and providing feedback to leaders across the company and in support of communications. Priority-setting and project management Proven learning agility and ability to perform tasks independently with little hands-on management Strong understanding of social media channels and demonstrated results Ability to manage issues and crisis and stay calm under pressure Additional Information: Up to 25% domestic and international travel Passport required Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status