Corporate Communications Sr Manager

Overview

At Nissan, we empower innovation, inspire creativity, and foster a culture where ideas accelerate into reality. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Corporate Communications (External Communications) to play a key role in shaping executive communications and strengthening Nissan’s reputation in Mexico.

Reporting to the Corporate Communications Deputy Director, this role is responsible for leading executive-level and external communications, including strategy, planning, content development, and execution.

The position works closely with commercial teams and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver impactful messaging, media engagement, and high-visibility initiatives.

This role is critical in enhancing Nissan’s positioning with external audiences while protecting and building the company’s reputation across the region.

A Day in the Life

• Lead executive and external communications strategy, including speeches, presentations, and messaging frameworks
• Partner with senior leadership stakeholders to craft impactful narratives and positioning
• Drive media engagement and corporate storytelling initiatives
• Coordinate product launches, corporate events, and communication campaigns
• Manage agency partners and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead crisis communication and reputation management efforts

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute external and corporate communications strategies aligned with global and regional narratives
• Create and manage high-quality content (press releases, executive briefings, speeches, presentations)
• Support senior executives in thought leadership, media interactions, and external engagements
• Lead and coordinate corporate and product-related events
• Develop and manage the strategic editorial calendar
• Act as spokesperson when required
• Lead crisis and issues management communications, including mitigation strategies and response planning
• Drive campaigns aligned with Marketing & Sales strategy

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong experience in external communications and corporate storytelling
• Proven ability to partner directly with senior leadership stakeholders (C-level exposure)
• Solid experience in crisis and reputation management
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Spanish (AP style preferred)
• Strong media relations and strategic communications experience
• Experience managing agencies and cross-functional teams

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of experience in external communications
• 5+ years in executive or corporate communications roles
• Proven experience handling crisis communications and issues management
• Experience working closely with senior leadership stakeholders
• Background in agency and/or in-house environments preferred
• Experience in automotive, business, or consumer media relations is highly valued

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
• MBA or additional certifications in communications is a plus

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms and digital communication tools
• Experience managing events and communication projects

Languages

• Advanced English and Spanish (written and spoken)

-Nissan (NMEX,NEdM, NRFS, NRFM y ANZEN) realiza contrataciones con base al cumplimiento del perfil de puesto en la vacante, sin distinción (ni discriminación por género, identidad y/o expresión de género, orientación sexual, ) raza, color, idioma, religión, opinión política o de cualquier otra índole, origen nacional o social, posición económica, nacimiento o cualquier otra condición.

-Nissan (NMEX,NEdM, NRFS, NRFM and ANZEN) hires based on the fulfillment of the job profile in the vacancy, without distinction or discrimination based on gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, language, religion, political or any other opinion, national or social origin, economic position, birth or any other condition.