Strategic Communications Specialist — LATAM

CIMMYT; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Vacation premium

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Supermarket coupons

Savings fund

Social benefits (IMSS/SAR)

Job summary

The Communications Specialist at CIMMYT LATAM will develop, edit, and produce strategic content communicating CIMMYT’s Latin America project portfolio. You will translate scientific innovations and field results into engaging narratives, articles, press materials, and multimedia content, aligned with CIMMYT’s 2030 Strategy and LATAM priorities.

You will work with seven regional communications areas, collaborate with country offices and donor partners, and uphold editorial quality, brand

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in journalism, digital communications, content development, or social media management.
• Strong interviewing, research, writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to translate complex scientific information into accessible content for non-specialists.
• Experience creating content for multiple platforms including digital, editorial, audiovisual, and social media.

Responsibilities

• Develop and edit Spanish-language content including articles, success stories, press releases, reports, and infographics.
• Coordinate digital campaigns, social media content, and web strategy.
• Prepare media materials and executive communications for leadership and events.
• Conduct field storytelling and collaborate with project teams across LATAM.
• Ensure editorial quality, brand consistency, and donor/partner recognition.

Skills

Journalistic skills

Editing & storytelling

Written Spanish content

Digital communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

CMS (Content Management Systems)

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Job description

The Communications Specialist at CIMMYT LATAM will develop, edit, and produce strategic content communicating CIMMYT’s Latin America project portfolio. You will translate scientific innovations and field results into engaging narratives, articles, press materials, and multimedia content, aligned with CIMMYT’s 2030 Strategy and LATAM priorities.

You will work with seven regional communications areas, collaborate with country offices and donor partners, and uphold editorial quality, brand