Strategic Communications Lead, LATAM—Impact & Storytelling

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 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.