Manager, Communications Mexico DF

Are you a tenacious, and creative communicator? Do you want to be able to influence and develop strategies and work for a global fintech company on a high performing team that is at the forefront of global payments and compelling new product propositions? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then its time to join Western Union as a Manager, Communications.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

As part of our growth strategy across Latin America and the Caribbean, we are seeking a manager of communications for the region.

Role Responsibilities

• Corporate and business strategies are communicated to and understood by key audiences.
• Creating and overseeing the public relations and external corporate communications strategies, as well as managing a network of agency partners.
• Align corporate communications with corporate objectives and overall business strategy then develop relevant communication programs across paid, earned, and owned channels to support business growth and revenue generation.
• Build and implement an external public relations program that builds upon Western Unions brand reputation and drives revenue leveraging its products and capabilities through effectively communicating product milestones, marketing efforts and company thought leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders across the company including regional leadership, sales and marketing, global communications, and internal communications to remain well informed of key business priorities and connect the dots.

Role Requirements

• Education or equivalent skills are required, with at least five years of related experience in Communications, Branding, or Marketing for this role.
• You need to have 5-7 years experience in marketing, public relations, and/or corporate communications and are degree qualified in either communications or a related field.
• Specific knowledge and experience across corporate media relations, executive communications, thought leadership, crisis, and issues management. Preferable experience in Payments, Financial Services, Technology, Banking, or Insurance sectors, along with consumer brand experience.
• Spanish and English fluent is mandatory; fluency in Portuguese is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Exemplary attention to detail, and solid judgement/ critical thinking are required. Youre able to demonstrate the ability to work with and influence senior-level business executives on a regular basis and you can organize, prioritize, and focus on strategic projects (delivering end-to-end communications project management).
• Previous experience of lean and agile working methodologies is also desirable.
• Youre able to work comfortably in highly complex and diverse work environments.
• Youre versed at managing stakeholders across the LACA Region, energized and motivated and ready to make a difference!

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for whats next.

Western Union is positioned to become the worlds most accessible financial services company transforming lives and communities. Were a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. Youll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If youre ready to help drive the future of financial services, its time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few
(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your Mexico specific benefits include:

• Grocery vouchers
• 2 personal days off
• Special days for marriage
• 15 days off for Birth of Child and/or adoption

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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