M26376 Content Development Analyst (Locally Recruited)

CIMMYT; Mexico; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus (40 days)

Vacation premium (56%)

Life and medical insurance

Supermarket coupons

Savings fund

Social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR /In

Job summary

CIMMYT is seeking a content development analyst to craft engaging written content across platforms, communicating CIMMYT’s mission and impact to diverse audiences. You will collaborate with researchers, designers, and the communications team to deliver compelling website copy, social media posts, emails, brochures, and articles.

Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Communications and 4–5 years of relevant experience, with excellent writing and editing skills, and strong English

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or related field.
• 4-5 years of professional content development experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading for diverse audiences and platforms.
• Experience creating content for digital and traditional channels (web, social, emails, articles, brochures).
• Ability to translate complex scientific/institutional information into clear messages.
• Knowledge of communication strategies and audience engagement best practices.
• Strong research and information-gathering skills with SME collaboration.
• Excellent written and spoken English accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Execute operational plan aligned with CIMMYT's mission to build reputation and impact across global media.
• Work with researchers and subject matter experts to gather information and develop content.
• Collaborate with communications team, designers, and multimedia specialists for integrated content delivery.
• Review donor communications campaigns as part of donor cultivation plans.
• Conduct research to understand target audiences and market trends to adjust strategy.
• Support the Creative Hub team in copywriting and proofreading for graphics and campaigns.
• Create content types including website copy, social media, email campaigns, brochures, blogs and articles.
• Proofread executive and LT communications for internal and external events.

Skills

Content development

Copywriting

Editing

English proficiency

Research

Communication strategy

Translate complex information

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

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 content development Analyst is the responsible of create engaging written content for various platforms and purposes, aiming to position CIMMYT's mission and vision effectively through content that communicates a message and encourages desired actions from the target audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute individual operational plan aligned with CIMMYT's mission, vision, and strategic goals to build reputation and maximize the policy and development impact of its research across global and key regional and in-country media in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
• Work closely with researchers, scientists, and subject matter experts to gather information and develop content.
• Collaborate with the communications team, graphic designers, and multimedia specialists to ensure integrated content delivery.
• Review donor communications campaignsactivities with the donor relations and fundraising services team as part of donors' cultivation plans.
• Conduct research to understand target audiences, market trends to adjust Communications strategy.
• Support the Creative Hub team in all copywriting and proofreading related to graphic design materials or campaigns.
• Create various types of written content, including Website copy, Social media posts, Email marketing campaigns, Advertisements (print, digital), Brochures and flyers, descriptions, Blog posts and articles, among others as needed.
• Proofread strategic Executive and LT communications for internal and external events as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or a related field.
• 4-5 years of professional experience in content development, copywriting, editorial communications, or related areas.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to develop engaging content for diverse audiences and communication platforms.
• Proven experience creating and adapting content for digital and traditional channels, including websites, social media, email campaigns, articles, brochures, and promotional materials.
• Ability to translate complex scientific, technical, or institutional information into clear, accessible, and compelling messages.
• Knowledge of communication strategies, audience engagement, and content development best practices.
• Strong research and information-gathering skills, including the ability to work with subject matter experts and identify relevant stories and communication opportunities.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, with strong editorial accuracy and attention to detail.

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.