São Paulo, BRA
9 days ago
WhatsApp Communications Manager, Brazil
**Summary:** We are looking for an experienced Communications Manager to lead WhatsApp’s communications strategy in Brazil, one of the app´s most vibrant countries. In this role, you will deal with a broad set of subjects from product features to privacy and integrity issues, regulation, economic impact and entertainment, working closely with different external and internal stakeholders. Candidates must have a deep understanding of technology issues and the social debate around digital platforms. Experience in media relations and the design of social communications strategies, impeccable writing skills and a solid track-record of building successful campaigns are also required. This position is full-time and located in Sao Paulo. **Required Skills:** WhatsApp Communications Manager, Brazil Responsibilities: 1. Design data-driven and measurable communications strategies to advance the WhatsApp brand in Brazil, both via media relations and social channels 2. Coordinate the company’s response to high profile issues in Brazil, including media strategy, message development, and internal escalation 3. Work cross-functionally and be an influential voice with internal stakeholders across Product, Public Policy, Legal, Business and Marketing, as well as the global WhatsApp Communications team 4. Counsel internal stakeholders on a broad set of communications matters ranging from media engagement strategy to crisis management 5. Distill complex private messaging concepts into plain language for press, policymakers, and the general public through a wide range of channels and materials, including written, video and social posts 6. Design and lead communications campaigns in support of Meta's strategic objectives, linked to clear goals and metrics **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 7. Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field, or equivalent experience 8. Eight years professional experience, including working with press and social media on issues-rich topics in Brazil 9. Proven track record building effective social communications strategies 10. Outstanding communications skills in Portuguese 11. Strong writing and story-telling skills in English. 12. Ability to work in a fast-paced, pressurized, dynamic environment, with excellent judgment and negotiation skills 13. Autonomy to work with different teams and drive complex conversations with senior management 14. Fluent English **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 15. Driven communications professional that feels at ease leading in complex projects 16. Ability to balance multiple competing priorities, with flexibility to pivot/reprioritize quickly as needs arise 17. Strong leadership, project management, time management and collaboration skills 18. A self-starter able to proactively come up with new ideas, build plans and successfully execute them in partnership with other communications teams and partners 19. Experience in media, public affairs or marketing industry 20. Proficiency in Spanish **Industry:** Internet
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