Communications Intern

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

This position is that of a Corporate Communications Intern to work with the Corporate Communications manager on various communications projects and initiatives. Plenty of hands-on work with intranet writing and management, social media, photo repository, project organization and interacting with various departments in the company. 

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Main responsibilities:  

• Assist in developing corporate communications materials
• Recommend social media posts and interact with social media team on the global level
• Draft company intranet articles and obtain necessary approvals for publishing 
• Assist with tradeshow preparations and work
• Recommend intranet updates and content
• Assist with organization and clean-up of corporate photo repository

Role requirements: 

• A genuine desire to work in a corporate communications environment 
• Capacity to work independently within defined experimental frame  
• Excellent hands-on skills and proven problem-solving mindset 
• Great capacity to learn quickly and perform in a corporate, matrixed environment 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute effectively as an individual and collaborate as part of a team 
• Demonstrated communication skills to provide feedback for continuous process improvement purposes  

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Basic qualification:

• Pursing bachelor’s degree in communications, media relations, English or similar

Experience

Basic qualification:

• Hands on experience in an office preferred but not required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

Basic qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word-processing software (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong organization abilities.
• Excellent attendance.
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization 
• Strong documentation skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet strict monthly deadlines.
• Proactively approaches job duties and potential problems.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Basic laboratory etiquette & skills.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us