M26357 Communications Analyst LATAM (Locally recruited)

CIMMYT; Texcoco de Mora; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Life and medical insurance

Savings fund

Vacation premium

Job summary

CIMMYT LATAM seeks a Communications Specialist to develop, edit, and produce strategic content that communicates CIMMYT LATAM project activities and impact. You will translate scientific innovations into compelling narratives and multimedia materials for diverse audiences.

You will lead digital campaigns, manage social media content, and ensure editorial quality across materials, aligning with CIMMYT’s strategy and donor requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• 5+ years in journalism, digital communications, content development, or social media management.
• Ability to translate complex scientific information into accessible content for non-specialists.
• Experience adapting content for multiple platforms including digital, editorial, audiovisual, and social media.
• Proficiency with content management systems and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications: Develop and implement strategies for CIMMYT LATAM projects aligned with priorities, donor requirements, and advocacy objectives.
• Content Development & Editorial Production: Write, edit, and review high-quality Spanish-language content—articles, stories, press releases, reports, infographics.
• Digital Communications & Campaigns: Coordinate content for social media and web platforms, campaigns, SEO, and analytics.
• Media & Executive Communications: Prepare press materials, messages, presentations for media and leadership engagements.
• Regional Coordination & Field Storytelling: Collaborate with project teams, country offices, hubs, and CGIAR colleagues; conduct field visits and documentation.

Skills

Content development

Editorial production

Social media management

Storytelling

Interviews

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries.

For more information, visit cimmyt.org.

The Communications Specialist is a key member of the CIMMYT LATAM Communications Team, responsible for developing, editing, and producing strategic content that communicates the activities, results, and impact of CIMMYT’s project portfolio in Latin America.

The role ensures that scientific innovations, field activities, project achievements, and institutional messages are translated into compelling narratives, digital content, and communication products aligned with CIMMYT’s 2030 Strategy, the Engagement Strategy 2027, and the strategic communication priorities defined by the LATAM Communications Management.

This position interacts continuously with the seven communication areas of the regional system (Strategy, Creative Hub, Media Relations, Digital, Internal, Executive, and Regional Communications) and with project communication teams across LATAM to ensure alignment, coherence, and joint execution of communication activities.

The role also contributes to advocacy, donor engagement, partner visibility, and the positioning of CIMMYT as a leading scientific institution in sustainable agrifood systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications: Develop and implement communication strategies for CIMMYT LATAM projects, aligned with institutional priorities, donor requirements, and advocacy objectives.
• Content Development & Editorial Production: Write, edit, and review high-quality Spanish-language content, including articles, success stories, press releases, reports, briefs, infographics, and knowledge products, translating complex scientific information into accessible narratives.
• Digital Communications & Campaigns: Coordinate content for social media and web platforms, develop multimedia campaigns, and monitor digital performance, SEO, analytics, and visibility indicators.
• Media & Executive Communications: Prepare press materials, key messages, presentations, and briefing documents for media engagement, senior leadership, institutional events, and field visits.
• Regional Coordination & Field Storytelling: Collaborate with project teams, country offices, hubs, and CGIAR communication colleagues across Latin America. Conduct field visits, interviews, and audiovisual documentation to showcase research outcomes and impact.
• Brand, Quality & Impact: Ensure editorial excellence, scientific accuracy, brand consistency, ethical storytelling, and appropriate recognition of donors and partners across all communication materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in journalism, digital communications, content development, or social media management.
• Strong journalistic skills, including in-depth interviewing, research, writing, editing, and storytelling.
• Proven ability to transform complex scientific, technical, or quantitative information into clear, engaging content for non-specialist audiences.
• Experience developing and adapting content for multiple platforms and formats, including digital, editorial, audiovisual, and social media.
• Proficiency in digital content management systems, social media platforms, and Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate English proficiency (B2, CEFR).

Benefits

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law our package of benefits includes

• year-end bonus (40 days)
• vacation premium (56%)
• life and medical insurance
• supermarket coupons
• savings fund
• social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit)

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Foreign national candidates must have legal documents to work in Mexico.

This position will remain open until filled.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.