Corporate Communications Sr Manager

Nissan Motor Corporation; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nissan is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Communications (External Communications) in Mexico to shape executive messaging and strengthen the company’s reputation across the region. This role leads external communications strategy, content development, media engagement, and high-visibility initiatives in collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include crisis management, stakeholder briefing, event coordination, and driving campaigns aligned with

Formación

• Minimum 6 years of experience in external communications.
• 5+ years in executive or corporate communications roles.
• Experience handling crisis communications and issues management.
• Experience working closely with senior leadership stakeholders.
• Background in agency and/or in-house environments preferred.
• Experience in automotive, business, or consumer media relations is highly valued.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute external and corporate communications strategies aligned with global and regional narratives.
• Create and manage high-quality content (press releases, executive briefings, speeches, presentations).
• Support senior executives in thought leadership, media interactions, and external engagements.
• Lead corporate and product-related events.
• Develop and manage the strategic editorial calendar.
• Act as spokesperson when required.
• Lead crisis and issues management communications.
• Drive campaigns aligned with Marketing & Sales strategy.

Conocimientos

External communications

Executive stakeholder partnership

Crisis management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Media relations

Agency & cross-functional management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

MBA or certifications in communications

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Social media tools

Descripción del empleo

At Nissan, we empower innovation, inspire creativity, and foster a culture where ideas accelerate into reality. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Corporate Communications (External Communications) to play a key role in shaping executive communications and strengthening Nissan’s reputation in Mexico.

Reporting to the Corporate Communications Deputy Director, this role is responsible for leading executive-level and external communications, including strategy, planning, content development, and execution.

The position works closely with commercial teams and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver impactful messaging, media engagement, and high-visibility initiatives.

This role is critical in enhancing Nissan’s positioning with external audiences while protecting and building the company’s reputation across the region.

A Day in the Life

• Lead executive and external communications strategy, including speeches, presentations, and messaging frameworks
• Partner with senior leadership stakeholders to craft impactful narratives and positioning
• Drive media engagement and corporate storytelling initiatives
• Coordinate product launches, corporate events, and communication campaigns
• Manage agency partners and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead crisis communication and reputation management efforts

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute external and corporate communications strategies aligned with global and regional narratives
• Create and manage high-quality content (press releases, executive briefings, speeches, presentations)
• Support senior executives in thought leadership, media interactions, and external engagements
• Lead and coordinate corporate and product-related events
• Develop and manage the strategic editorial calendar
• Act as spokesperson when required
• Lead crisis and issues management communications, including mitigation strategies and response planning
• Drive campaigns aligned with Marketing & Sales strategy

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong experience in external communications and corporate storytelling
• Proven ability to partner directly with senior leadership stakeholders (C-level exposure)
• Solid experience in crisis and reputation management
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Spanish (AP style preferred)
• Strong media relations and strategic communications experience
• Experience managing agencies and cross-functional teams

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of experience in external communications
• 5+ years in executive or corporate communications roles
• Proven experience handling crisis communications and issues management
• Experience working closely with senior leadership stakeholders
• Background in agency and/or in-house environments preferred
• Experience in automotive, business, or consumer media relations is highly valued

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
• MBA or additional certifications in communications is a plus

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms and digital communication tools
• Experience managing events and communication projects

Languages

• Advanced English and Spanish (written and spoken)

-Nissan (NMEX,NEdM, NRFS, NRFM and ANZEN) hires based on the fulfillment of the job profile in the vacancy, without distinction or discrimination based on gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, language, religion, political or any other opinion, national or social origin, economic position, birth or any other condition.