Company Description

About Syngenta

Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is focused on developing technologies and farming practices that empower farmers, so they can make the transformation required to feed the world’s population while preserving our planet. Its bold scientific discoveries deliver better benefits for farmers and society on a bigger scale than ever before. Guided by its Sustainability Priorities, Syngenta is developing new technologies and solutions that support farmers to grow healthier plants in healthier soil with a higher yield. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Read our stories and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram & X. 

Job Description

We make a difference 

At Syngenta, our purpose is to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture, delivering high-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmer success. To support this mission, the Employer Branding team at Syngenta is looking for a Social Media Intern (12-month internship) in Montevideo, Uruguay. This role will support the delivery of creative and strategic content to strengthen Syngenta's employer brand on Instagram and LinkedIn, bringing our people's stories and culture to attract and engage future talent, by:

This position reports to the Regional Hub Lead (based in Montevideo), with dotted line reporting to the Associate Employer Branding Specialist (based in Hungary).

Accountabilities 

• Supporting the planning and execution of the employer brand social content calendar in partnership with the Employer Brand Specialist, collaborating with employees and stakeholders from different parts of the world.
• Editing short-form and long-form videos for Instagram and LinkedIn (Reels, Stories, short edits, and captions).
• Developing creative briefs and shot lists for internal creators and brand ambassadors.
• Sourcing and pitching story ideas aligned to our employer brand narrative, while organizing content assets, managing requests, and maintaining libraries of footage and finished posts.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, or a related field, with active student status required throughout the entire 12 months of the internship.
• Fluency in written and spoken English (required).
• Strong understanding of content creation and video editing for social media (Canva, CapCut, or similar tools), with basic knowledge of digital marketing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; outgoing and confident interacting with people across different seniority levels and backgrounds.
• Creative, proactive, curious and adaptable, with strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn, flexibility, and genuine interest in Employer Branding and Talent Acquisition, with the ability to collaborate with multicultural teams across different time zones.
• Working hours: morning shift, 9:00–13:00.

University Alliance – Important Notice

Due to our university alliance program, this internship is open exclusively to students enrolled at one of the following institutions:

• ORT University
• Universidad de Montevideo (UM)
• Universidad Católica del Uruguay (UCU)

Additional Information

What We Offer

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Important: 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment. 

All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability 

*This position will not provide relocation support. 

*This position will require immediate availability. 

Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life. 

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