Social Media Specialist - Chicago or Decatur, IL

Social Media Specialist - Chicago or Decatur, IL

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. Bring your digital spark to one of the world’s most essential companies.

ADM is looking for a creative, organized, and social‑savvy storyteller to join our Global Communications team. This is your chance to help shape how millions around the world see ADM—a global leader feeding the world and fueling a sustainable future.

• Execute the strategy—partner with our global social media team to bring ADM’s digital strategy to life across channels like Linked In, Instagram, You Tube, X, Facebook, and emerging platforms.
• Maintain the content calendar, coordinate stakeholder reviews, and ensure everything is published on time and on brand.
• Serve as the final check on tone, visuals, and message quality to ensure every post reflects ADM’s voice and values.
• Monitor community engagement, track conversations, and spot opportunities to build meaningful connections with audiences worldwide.
• Support performance reporting to help stakeholders see what’s resonating and how our digital storytelling drives results.
• Craft and adapt content—write, edit, and design posts that inform, inspire, and engage.
• Stay plugged into social trends, algorithms, and best practices, and bring fresh ideas to the table.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• 1‑3 years of experience in corporate communications, marketing, or social media management.
• Fluency across platforms like Linked In, Instagram, You Tube, X, Facebook, and emerging spaces.
• Basic design skills using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.
• Familiarity with social analytics tools and a curiosity for what makes content perform.
• A love for collaboration, detail, and fast‑paced teamwork.
• Bonus points for B2B marketing experience.

At ADM, you’ll join a global team of communicators who are passionate about purpose‑driven storytelling. You’ll help share how ADM is innovating in food, agriculture, and sustainability while growing your career in a supportive, creative environment.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement; you may be the right fit for this role or another opportunity.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $49,000.00 and $91,000.00.

• 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).

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company‑sponsored training and development resources, such as Linked In Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

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 creating welcoming, inclusive work environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable and empowered.

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.

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, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving nutritional challenges. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company.

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