External Communications Manager

Mosaic Brasil; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic Brasil is seeking an External Communications Manager to lead media relations across North America and globally. This strategic role involves developing communication strategies, managing crisis processes, and collaborating with various teams to ensure effective messaging. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in media relations, exceptional communication skills, and experience in managing communication teams.

Benefits

Competitive base salary + bonus incentives

11 paid holidays each year

Generous 401k with company match and contributions

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation time

Robust benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Media Relations required.
• 5+ years of senior experience in Internal and External communication preferred.
• Ability to travel 10-20% (US, Canada, Brazil).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary media relations contact in North America.
• Oversee media relations strategy for all regions including North America, South America, and Asia.
• Manage crisis communication processes as needed.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Media Relations

Public Speaking

Writing and Editing

Team Management

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Arts, Public Relations or related field

Post Graduate Diploma

Tools

Office 365

Windows

Job description

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.

At Mosaic We Help the World Grow the Food it Needs - Apply today and join our team!

The External Communications Manager plays a crucial role as the official spokesperson for Mosaic in North America, with an expanded role of managing Media Relations globally. This role involves representing the company in various media engagements, including being on camera as needed. The External

Communications Manager is responsible for building external communication strategy, with specific focus to Media Relations, Crisis Management and External Communications. This position will also work closely with Marketing and Commercial functions to establish a fluid and aligned strategy in terms of external positioning of the company and its products.

This position is fundamental in strengthening the company's presence in different regions and ensuring consistency and effectiveness. The External Communications Manager will work in partnership with other Communications leaders, especially its peers, to ensure alignment and cross-collaboration between all functions and members of the team.

What will you do?

• Serve as the primary media relations point of contact in North America, handling all media inquiries and acting as the company's spokesperson in various media engagements. Prepare and deliver press releases, media kits, and other communication materialsto ensure consistent and effective messaging for North America.

• Manage and oversee media relations strategy for all regions (North America, South America and Asia), including coordinating globally the media training strategy for company representativesto ensure they are well-prepared for media interactions, as well as trainings for crisis preparedness.

• Manage crisis process as needed throughout the company, supporting the business needs and aligning strategy with BPs involved, ensuring all materials are up to date and that the execution is in place.

• Act as a business partner of communication for Commercial organization, partnering with Marketing team to ensure consistency and alignment on messaging and coordination in narrative.

• Collaborate with advocacy comms and government relations teams, Communications BPs, Delivery and Public Affairs BPs.

• Manage and develop the team and ensure alignment with the company’s strategy and culture, helping them to grow and learn with Mosaic and comms team.

What do you need for this role?

• Bachelor's degree required with major in Communications, Journalism, Arts, Public Relations or related field

• Post Graduate Diploma preferred

• 5+ years' experience in Media Relations

• 5+ years of senior experience in Internal and External communication process preferred

• Strategic Planning

• Media Relations

• Public Speaking

• Writing and Editing

• Team Management

• Analytical Skills

• Negotiation

• Collaboration

• Office 365, Windows.

• Travel - 10-20% (US, Canada, Brazil)

What's in it for you:

• A competitive base salary + bonus incentive s

• 11 paid holidays each year

• A generous 401k with a company match and annual company contributions

• Paid sick leave

• Paid vacation time

• A robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance , life & disability

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave