Communications- Digital Content Consultant (Information Technology)
At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We're driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life' and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals' lives better makes life better – join our team today!
Your Role: Consultant, Digital Content
The Consultant, Digital Content will have ownership and responsibility for developing and publishing content for the Elanco Animal Health corporate website and Elanco's social digital channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. This role is also responsible for the creation of the social communications strategy as Elanco transforms to a leading farm animal and pet-owner oriented company. The position collaborates closely across Elanco Corporate Affairs and Elanco Marketing to ensure a strategic approach to synchronizing social/digital properties. This position is located within the Corporate Communications function, which focuses on promoting and protecting Elanco's corporate reputation around the globe. It reports to the Sr. Director of Executive Communications.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive digital content strategy across social and digital platforms, aligning with corporate goals and brand evolution post-acquisitions.
- Define and evolve Elanco's social media voice and presence, shifting from a livestock-centric to a consumer pet owner–focused narrative to enhance brand relatability and engagement.
- Direct technical implementation of digital strategies, including SEO, SEM, paid media, and content marketing, to improve reach, targeting, and user experience on platforms like Elanco.com.
- Manage cross-functional teams and external agencies to ensure effective content creation, editorial planning, community engagement, and adherence to global regulatory standards.
- Monitor and apply emerging trends and best practices in social media, ensuring a forward-thinking, compliant, and audience-relevant digital presence in the animal health space.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Journalism, English, Public Relations or Marketing required.
- Experience: 5+ years' experience in Communications
- Sprout Social for social content management is preferred.
- Content management systems, web publishing and analytics. Experience with Kontent by Kentico, Quid preferred.
- Content marketing strategy and execution, including SEO, SEM, paid targeting. Preference given to applicants that have been SEO certified.
- Project management to set priorities, timelines and fully execute projects from strategy into action.
- Developing and implementing integrated communications plans.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
- Bring experience in pet, animal health, or consumer-focused industries (retail, ecommerce, CPG), with strong communication skills across written, verbal, social, and presentation formats.
- Communicate clearly and effectively at all levels of the organization, tailoring message frequency and detail to suit diverse stakeholders and partners.
- Foster collaboration and shared decision-making, actively seeking feedback and encouraging broad participation to drive improvement and meet goals.
- Translate strategic vision into actionable plans, demonstrating independence, learning agility, and the ability to influence and engage leaders across the organization.
- Demonstrate deep expertise in social media with a strong track record of results, plus the ability to manage high-pressure situations and crises with composure and clarity.
Additional Information
- 20% domestic and international travel
- Passport required
- Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position
- Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Greenfield, IN - Hybrid Work Environment
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
Elanco Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:
- Multiple relocation packages
- Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
- 8-week parental leave
- 9 Employee Resource Groups
- Annual bonus offering
- Flexible work arrangements
- Up to 6% 401K matching
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
