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Job Details:

Summary

As a company known globally and with brands loved by millions, we are raising the world's expectations for how much good food can do. As part of Corporate Communications' efforts to elevate and protect the Tyson Foods brand, this position provides critical administrative support to the Vice President of Corporate Communications and the department's leadership team. It is an excellent entry-level role for someone interested in pursuing a career in public relations or communications. The ideal candidate is resourceful, a good problem solver, has excellent attention to detail, and is adept and comfortable with accounting data and communications content. The candidate must have strong collaboration skills, the ability to effectively communicate, and ensure that all tasks are completed with high quality and in a timely manner. They should be open to learning and supporting a variety of new projects and tasks regularly.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and update the external communications calendar.Organize, update, and maintain the news media contact list.Assist with maintaining the company’s position statement database.Provide overall invoice and budget management support, including financial system support.Receive and direct incoming calls, including media inquiries.Layout and draft slide presentations and general correspondence.Plan and organize events for team members, such as meetings and travel.Manage supply ordering, receive and sort incoming mail, and monitor and coordinate repairs of office equipment.May assist with social media monitoring and reporting, work on selected external and internal communications writing assignments, and help coordinate external and internal communications events.

Requirements

Experience:

Two or more years of experience in communications or business.

Education:

High school degree required; Bachelor’s degree in communications or related studies preferred.

Computer Skills:

Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.Working knowledge of office equipment (e.g., printers).Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.Experience with corporate deployments of SAP preferred.

Communication Skills:

Must possess excellent organizational, verbal, and written skills.Self-starter with a professional and approachable demeanor, as the role is a point of contact for both internal and external inquiries.

Special Skills:

Ability to prioritize and reprioritize with limited supervision.Ability to collaborate and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.Aptitude for general reporting, accounting, and invoicing.

Supervisory:

None

Travel:

None

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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