Director, LATAM PR & Partnerships

Socket.dev; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

SharkNinja is seeking a Director of PR & Partnerships to lead its LATAM public relations and partnership strategy. You will shape how SharkNinja brands are perceived by media, influencers, and strategic partners across Latin America, translating global priorities into regional programs.

You’ll build a strong LATAM network of agencies and partners, collaborate with global teams, and ensure an independent regional voice while aligning with the broader company narrative.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of PR, communications, or partnerships experience, including senior leadership experience owning a regional or country-level strategy.
• Deep understanding of the LATAM media landscape, with existing relationships across key markets (Mexico, Brazil, and others) strongly preferred.
• Experience building and managing partnerships or sponsorships that extend brand reach beyond traditional media.
• Fluent in Spanish; Portuguese proficiency a plus given the scope of coverage across the region.
• Track record managing agencies and external partners across multiple markets simultaneously.
• Strong executive presence; comfortable representing the brand directly with press and partners.
• A bias toward speed and iteration over process and perfection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the LATAM PR strategy, including media relations, executive visibility, and crisis communications support across the region.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships across LATAM, including brand collaborations, sponsorships, and influencer relationships that extend brand reach.
• Manage regional PR agencies and partners across key LATAM markets, ensuring consistent quality and message alignment.
• Partner with global Communications and Brand Marketing teams to localize campaigns and product launches for LATAM media and cultural context.
• Serve as a regional spokesperson and media contact, building direct relationships with top-tier LATAM press and influencers.
• Track and report on PR and partnership performance across the region, using media coverage and sentiment data to inform strategy.
• Manage the LATAM PR and partnerships budget, ensuring efficient investment across markets and programs.

Skills

PR leadership

LATAM market knowledge

Media relations

Agency management

Executive presence

Spanish fluent

Bias for speed

Job description

SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeople’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than4,100associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

About the Role

SharkNinja is looking for a Director of PR & Partnerships to lead our public relations and partnership strategy across Latin America. This role owns how SharkNinja brands are perceived by media, influencers, and strategic partners across the region, translating global brand priorities into PR and partnership programs that land with LATAM audiences and press.

You’ll build and manage a network of agency and partner relationships across the region, working closely with global Brand and Communications teams to make sure LATAM has a strong, independent voice while staying aligned with the broader company narrative.

What You'll Do

• Develop and lead the LATAM PR strategy, including media relations, executive visibility, and crisis communications support across the region.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships across LATAM, including brand collaborations, sponsorships, and influencer relationships that extend brand reach.
• Manage regional PR agencies and partners across key LATAM markets, ensuring consistent quality and message alignment.
• Partner with global Communications and Brand Marketing teams to localize campaigns and product launches for LATAM media and cultural context.
• Serve as a regional spokesperson and media contact, building direct relationships with top-tier LATAM press and influencers.
• Track and report on PR and partnership performance across the region, using media coverage and sentiment data to inform strategy.
• Manage the LATAM PR and partnerships budget, ensuring efficient investment across markets and programs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of PR, communications, or partnerships experience, including senior leadership experience owning a regional or country-level strategy.
• Deep understanding of the LATAM media landscape, with existing relationships across key markets (Mexico, Brazil, and others) strongly preferred.
• Experience building and managing partnerships or sponsorships that extend brand reach beyond traditional media.
• Fluent in Spanish; Portuguese proficiency a plus given the scope of coverage across the region.
• Track record managing agencies and external partners across multiple markets simultaneously.
• Strong executive presence; comfortable representing the brand directly with press and partners.
• A bias toward speed and iteration over process and perfection.

Why SharkNinja?

We're a global product company built by founders, for people who want to build things that matter. LATAM is a growth priority for SharkNinja, and this role has the mandate to build the region's PR and partnerships function largely from the ground up. You'll have real ownership, direct access to global leadership, and the chance to shape how millions of consumers across Latin America come to know our brands.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.

Pay Range

$190,000 — $230,000 USD

Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

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Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary

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