Corporate Communications Lead - Latam

Barry Callebaut; São Paulo; Híbrido; BRL 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading food company in São Paulo is hiring a Corporate Communications Lead for LATAM. The role involves implementing corporate communications strategies, managing media relations, and leading crisis communication efforts. Candidates should have a degree, 5-10 years of relevant experience, and excellent communication skills in English and regional languages. This hybrid-position offers the chance to work in a dynamic team focused on sustainability and diversity.

Qualificações

• 5-10 years of experience in a similar role within a multinational company.
• Ability to adapt corporate communications strategies to local environments.
• Fluency in English and one or more regional languages.

Responsabilidades

• Adapt and implement the corporate communications strategy for LATAM.
• Lead internal and external communication events in the region.
• Manage relationships with media outlets and influencers.
• Coordinate crisis communication and issue management.

Conhecimentos

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal and inter-cultural skills

Team player

Resilience under pressure

Formação académica

Bachelor or University degree in communication, business administration, economics or similar

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Corporate Communications Lead - LATAM

Location: São Paulo, BR, At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry.

As the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry.

We are a business‑to‑business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product.

We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate.

We have a long‑standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.

We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide.

We are very proud of who we are and what we do.

And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the role

The Corporate Communications Lead adapts and implements the corporate communications strategy and initiatives for internal and external audiences, shapes Barry Callebaut's image as the world's largest manufacturer of high-quality cocoa, chocolate, and spec & dec products, and advocates as a leader in sustainability. Additionally, the role helps internal communications in the region to assist local leadership in navigating BC Next Level transformation program and delivering timezone support for regional reputational issues.

Key Responsibilities

• The Corporate Communications Lead adapts and implements the corporate communications strategy and initiatives for internal and external audiences, shapes Barry Callebaut's image as the world's largest manufacturer of high-quality cocoa, chocolate, and spec & dec products, and advocates as a leader in sustainability.
• You will join a young but dynamic team, still building the Corporate Communication function within the LATAM region.
• Based in São Paulo, you will be responsible to collect, update and execute the topics on the Regional Content Plan.
• As you are part of the regional corporate communication team, you will take the lead in regional internal & external communication events in LATAM.
• You will align and co-create with our Global Corporate Communications colleagues in order to align the Regional LATAM activities with the Global Corporate Communication framework of communication priorities.
• You will use your deep communication knowledge and experience from your previous jobs and the best practice examples to step‑up on People communication in order to further boost employee engagement and employer branding.
• Regional implementation of global corporate communications (adaptations, translations and distribution).
• Regional development and implementation of public relations strategy, tailored for the four main Latam markets (Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Colombia).
• Management and relationship building with major media outlets and influencers.
• Monthly report of media appearances and PR activations results.
• Manage internal communications with Latam employees (bridge with Latam RH).
• SPOC for main local / regional communications forums of cocoa and chocolate associations (AIPC, ABICAB).
• You will be in the coordinating role for crisis communication and issue management, working closely together with the VP Corporate Communication and the Communications Director for the Americas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or University degree (communication, business administration, economics or similar).
• You are a seasoned communications professional with preferably between 5-10 years of experience within a similar role in a multinational company (possibly a food or agro‑commodity company).
• Having an established network with key media and journalists is a plus.
• From your previous experiences, you understand the need to adapt corporate communications strategies to local environments.
• Excellent communication and language skills in English (corporate language) and one or several regional languages.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and inter-cultural skills who is comfortable in a multinational company, characterized by a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
• Able to build strong relationships within the Global Corporate Communications team and across a decentralized organization.
• You can work independently and you know how to deal with priority settings in a highly demanding environment.
• Resilient, able to work under pressure, i.e. to deliver quality results under time constraints.

Location: Paulista Avenue - Hybrid (3 x 2) At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion.

United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we've experienced and how we think.

We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong.