L&D Communications & Branding Sr. Specialist

Job Description

Learning & Development Communications & Branding Sr. Specialist - Decatur, IL

Job Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and creative Learning and Development Communications & Branding Sr. Specialist to join our team. This role will report to the Director, Learning Experience and be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering training focused communications and branding to promote a learning culture and the impact of training within our organization. The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling, a keen eye for design, and the ability to create compelling content that drives employee engagement and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Internal Communication Strategy: Develop and execute communication plans to promote learning initiatives, ensuring clear messaging across channels (email, intranet, site plants, etc.).
• Content Creation: Develop high-quality multimedia content, including videos, podcasts, infographics, and other digital assets to incorporate into training communications.
• Brand Development: In partnership with Director of Learning Experience, establish and promote a strong, cohesive brand for training communications that aligns with the organization's culture and values.
• Stay Current with Industry Trends: Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in learning and development, communication, branding, and multimedia content creation.
• Branding and Communication: Ensure all training communications align with the company’s branding and communication standards.
• Manage Team Communication: Oversee the team’s communication to the Leadership team via Executive Summaries.
• Internal Communication: Post updates on the internal Intranet site and promote training events and programs on X20 and various other media available.
• Partnership with Global Communications: Partner closely with the Global Communications team for internal and external learning promotional opportunities.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communication, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in learning and development, with a focus on communication, branding, video creation, and podcasting.
• Strong storytelling and content creation skills, with proficiency in multimedia tools and software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software, podcasting tools).
• Experience creating communications using Microsoft Sway and Microsoft SharePoint.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Creative mindset with a passion for continuous learning and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a corporate training environment.
• Certification in Learning and Development or related fields.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theories.

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.   ​
Hiring Manager- Samantha Hoppman   ​
Recruiter-  Nitha George
 

City

Decatur

State

IL - Illinois

Location Country

United States

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.

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