Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is the world leader in BioEnergy and has a premier position in the agricultural processing value chain. ADM is one of the worlds largest processors of soybeans, corn, wheat and cocoa. ADM is a leading manufacturer of biodiesel, ethanol, soybean oil and meal, corn sweeteners, flour and other value-added food and feed ingredients. Headquartered in Decatur, Illinois, ADM has over 26,000 employees, more than 240 processing plants and net sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 of $44 billion. Additional information can be found on ADMs Web site at http://www.admworld.com.

Media Relations Manager Decatur, IL
This is a full-time/exempt position

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is seeking a world-class communicator to manage national media relations on a day-to-day and long-term basis from the Companys headquarters in Decatur, Illinois.

Description:
Develops a deep understanding of the business and translates that insight into appropriate and compelling public messages
Serves as primary company media spokesperson on day-to-day matters and during crisis situations
Develops and maintains relationships with key reporters, producers and editors at national media outlets
Writes and disseminates press releases, statements and alerts
Develops and maintains relationships with internal stakeholders including executives and subject-matter experts
Identifies and evaluates opportunities for proactive media outreach
Reviews and recommends action on incoming media requests
Prepares company spokespeople for media interactions and coordinates interviews
Maintains knowledge of reporters' beats, agendas, and deadlines
Reports to Director, External Communications
Manages Media Relations Specialist who coordinates trade and local-level media relations

Requirements:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of media relations tactics and tools
Comfort with deadline-driven work
Ability to manage projects and balance competing demands on time
Detail-oriented with a flair for production details
Experience as a media spokesperson is preferred

Requires a bachelors degree in journalism, public relations, or communications and six to eight years of experience in a public relations agency or the PR department of a Fortune 500 or similar organization.

This position offers a complete benefit package, including medical, dental, prescription drug and life insurance, 401(k)/ESOP with company match and pension. This position does include relocation benefits.

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

ADM is an Equal Opportunity Employer