Director de Comunicación Externa y Prensa — Hybrid

Placements24; Tlalnepantla; Hybrid; MXN 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Director of External Communications and Press to lead strategic efforts in Tlalnepantla, Mexico. This senior role oversees media relations, crisis management, and the creation of compelling external content to protect and elevate the company’s public image.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in corporate communications, strong leadership, and a track record of high-level communication strategies for large organizations in industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in media relations or corporate communications.
• Leadership experience in a senior role.
• Proven crisis communication and media management expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal Spanish; strong English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the external communication and media relations strategy.
• Serve as primary spokesperson with national and international media.
• Lead crisis communication and ensure timely responses.
• Oversee press materials and external content creation.
• Monitor media trends and provide strategic insights to executives.
• Manage and mentor a team of communication professionals.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align communication with business goals.
• Identify opportunities to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Develop and manage the communications department budget.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Director of External Communications and Press to lead strategic efforts in Tlalnepantla, Mexico. This senior role oversees media relations, crisis management, and the creation of compelling external content to protect and elevate the company’s public image.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in corporate communications, strong leadership, and a track record of high-level communication strategies for large organizations in industrial sectors.