Coordinador de Comunicación Externa para WhatJobs Direct

Placements24; Mérida; Hybrid; MXN 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work

Paid vacation

Professional growth

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an External Communications Coordinator to join our team remotely from anywhere in Mexico. You will support external comms strategies, craft content, manage social channels, and help organize virtual events.

Strong writing and editing in Spanish are essential, with opportunities to grow in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes storytelling, media relations support, and ensuring brand consistency across channels while staying abreast of PR trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in communications, PR, or social media management.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills in Spanish.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and management tools.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing external communication plans.
• Support media relations by researching outlets, drafting pitches, and coordinating interviews.
• Create engaging content for the company's social media channels.
• Monitor social conversations and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Help prepare press releases, media advisories, and other materials.
• Track media coverage and compile reports on PR activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure brand consistency across external communications.
• Assist in organizing virtual and in-person events and press conferences.
• Stay updated on communication trends and best practices.
• Provide administrative support to the communications department as needed.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Spanish writing

Social media management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and organized External Communications Coordinator to join their team remotely. This role will support the execution of external communication strategies, including media relations, social media engagement, and content creation, to enhance the company's public profile. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with a passion for storytelling and digital platforms. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from any location within Mexico.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of external communication plans.
• Support media relations efforts by researching outlets, drafting pitches, and coordinating interviews.
• Manage and create engaging content for the company's social media channels.
• Monitor social media conversations and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Help prepare press releases, media advisories, and other communication materials.
• Track media coverage and compile reports on PR activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure brand consistency across all external communications.
• Assist in organizing virtual and in-person events and press conferences.
• Stay updated on communication trends and best practices.
• Provide administrative support to the communications department as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in communications, public relations, or social media management.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills in Spanish.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and management tools.
• Basic understanding of media relations principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Proactive and eager to learn.
• Proficiency in English is a plus.
• Familiarity with the cultural and business landscape of Mérida, Yucatán is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for professional growth and on-the-job training.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Access to digital communication tools and resources.
• Collaborative and supportive remote team environment.
• Performance incentives.