**104174BR** **Job Title:** Director Integrated Media Relations - Chicago, IL **Department/Function:** Communications **Job Description:** **Director Integrated Media Relations - Chicago, IL** ADM Global Communications At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. As one of the world’s leading agricultural supply chain managers and nutrition companies, we connect farmers, partners, and communities to feed and nourish the planet. We’re looking for a seasoned communicator to join our Global Communications team as Director, Integrated Media Relations. This leader will be ADM’s voice with global and national media, shaping how our story is told through paid, earned, shared and owned (PESO) channels, and protecting our reputation on the world stage. The role will be based in ADM’s Global Headquarters in Chicago to work closely both with key reporters based in the city and ADM’s executive team. **What You’ll Do** + Serve as ADM’s primary media spokesperson with top-tier global and national outlets. + Build and strengthen relationships with leading reporters, editors, and influencers across priority markets and sectors. + Manage an in-house team responsible for leading marketing communications and trade media outreach + Coordinate proactive media campaigns across all of our global markets, including North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, China, and Latin America using the PESO model. + Guide ADM’s crisis and issues response with confidence, clarity, and consistency — including preparedness, risk-sensing, and rapid response protocols. + Partner directly with executives to shape messaging and prepare for high-profile interviews. + Oversee global media monitoring and reporting to track impact and inform strategy with clear metrics and insights for continuous improvement. **What We’re Looking For** + 10+ years of media relations experience, including crisis communications and familiarity with leveraging the PESO model in today’s media environment and integrating earned strategies with digital discoverability (SEO/SEM). + Strong record of success leading high-profile media campaigns with measurable outcomes. + Exceptional ability to cultivate trusted relationships with journalists and stakeholders built on credibility, responsiveness, and strategic value. + Skilled at advising and supporting senior executives on communications strategy and spokesperson coaching. + Calm, agile problem-solver with sharp attention to detail and storytelling ability in fast-paced, complex environments. + Experience leading teams and managing agency partners in a global environment with cultural fluency and cross-functional collaboration skills. + Familiarity and experience leveraging technology resources like AI for media monitoring, content development, and trend identification; comfort with analytics dashboards, social listening, and GEO/geotargeting tools. + Bachelor’s degree required. Fluency in English required; additional languages a plus. + Experience in highly regulated or enterprise-scale industries beneficial. **Why Join ADM?** At ADM, you’ll work alongside senior leaders and global teams to shape the reputation of one of the world’s most influential companies in food, agriculture, and nutrition. This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact — not just on ADM’s brand, but on the way the world thinks about the future of food and the essential role our business plays in global sustainability and food security. Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:104174BR **Req/Job ID:** 104174BR **City:** Chicago **State:** IL - Illinois **Ref ID:** \#LI-KK2 **:** **About ADM** At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com. **:** \#LI-Onsite **\t:** **\#IncludingYou** Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law **:** **Benefits and Perks** Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including: + **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable). + **Financial wellness** – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection. + **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares). Additional benefits include: + Paid time off including paid holidays. + Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave. + Tuition assistance. + Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs. *Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter. **:** Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay range for this position is expected to be between: **:** $137,300.00 - $210,600.00 **Salaried Incentive Plan:** The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan