Mexico-Based Latin America Communications Strategist

Earthjustice; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 878,000 - 960,000; Full time

Job summary

Earthjustice seeks a Mexico-based Communications Strategist to strengthen how our Latin America program communicates about environmental law and public interest work. You will translate complex legal and scientific issues into clear public messages, engage journalists, and elevate partner campaigns across Mexico and Latin America.

You will work with a team in Mexico City and collaborate with Earthjustice staff globally.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in communications, media strategy, journalism, public relations, digital advocacy, or a related field, with substantial experience in Mexico or another Latin American media market.
• Proven experience developing and implementing communications strategies for nonprofit, public interest, journalism, environmental, human rights, or social justice work.
• Demonstrated ability to pitch stories, prepare spokespeople, and secure media coverage in Mexico or another Latin American media market.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape in Mexico, including experience working with journalists and digital media influencers; existing relationships are a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen partner organizations' communications strategies for Mexico and other Latin American countries.
• Coordinate with Earthjustice communications team for joint public messaging.
• Identify opportunities to use traditional media, digital communications, social media, opinion writing, and other public-facing strategies.
• Develop audience-informed messaging and narrative frames for complex issues.
• Draft, edit, or advise on press releases, op-eds, web content, and social media content.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media contacts in Mexico and Latin America.
• Monitor media coverage and trends in the region, providing periodic messaging recommendations.
• Participate in virtual meetings with International Program staff and communicate progress regularly.
• Attend in-person meetings with partners in Mexico and travel to the U.S. and other countries as needed.
• Work will be conducted in both Spanish and English.

Skills

Media strategy

Public relations

Journalism

Digital advocacy

Mexico market

Job description

Earthjustice seeks a Mexico-based Communications Strategist to strengthen how our Latin America program communicates about environmental law and public interest work. You will translate complex legal and scientific issues into clear public messages, engage journalists, and elevate partner campaigns across Mexico and Latin America.

You will work with a team in Mexico City and collaborate with Earthjustice staff globally.