LATAM Communications Manager

Job Description

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point.

Where and how you can work

Our flagship campus is in Sydney, Australia but we engage our Contractors and Freelancers all over the world to help us meet our crazy big goals. As a Contractor or Freelancer at Canva, you can work fully remotely in the country outlined above, meaning you have ultimate flexibility. Wherever works for you, works for us.

What you’d be doing in this role

We are seeking a dedicated, local LATAM Communications Manager based in Mexico. As a key in-market partner, this role will drive media and industry engagement, shape Canva’s regional narrative, elevate spokespeople, and localise global campaigns, all while ensuring alignment with business objectives.

As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.

At the moment, this role is focused on:

• Developing and executing a market-specific Communications program with distinct pillars and targeted spokesperson strategies to drive upper-funnel engagement in LATAM.
• Elevating Canva's awareness, adoption, and understanding in Brazil and Mexico through consistent and impactful communication strategies.
• Creatively adapting global messaging to resonate with local audiences while maintaining alignment with the overarching global strategy.
• Serving as the crucial link between Global and Local Comms teams, ensuring a consistent, culturally relevant narrative and year-round momentum for Canva across the region.
• Collaborating closely with the International Communications Lead to implement global communication strategies and support key programs.
• Overseeing and strategically managing the LATAM PR agency partnership to ensure effective localization, maximize ROI, and align execution with global initiatives for regional impact.

You're probably a match if

• You have extensive communications experience across LATAM, with deep expertise in both corporate and consumer PR, ideally within the Brazilian and Mexican markets.
• You are an innovative thinker who blends traditional media with innovative non-traditional strategies for holistic outcomes.
• You can demonstrate the ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders, while also excelling in independent work.
• You have a proven track record of successfully managing agency partnerships and skillfully navigating cultural nuances within the LATAM region.
• You have experience in localizing global strategies to achieve significant regional impact and measurable results.
• You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment as part of a small and highly ambitious team.
• You have a passion for Canva's mission, values, and culture, with the capacity to advocate for them authentically.
• You are proficient in Spanish & Portuguese.

About the team

Canva’s International supergroup is a diverse, distributed team of marketers, strategists, and growth leaders focused on expanding Canva's presence in key global markets. Our team partners with functions across Marketing, Growth, Product, Sales, Partnerships, Content, Finance, and Strategy to drive sustainable user and revenue growth in international markets.

Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions to engage contractors based on your experience, skills and passion. When you signify interest in the Project, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the contractor-accreditation interview process.

Please note that contractor-accreditation meetings are conducted virtually.

We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you don’t feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above - we still want to hear from you!

Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.

Originally posted on Himalayas