Job Description - Lead, External Communication (LATAM)
Location: Mexico (Hybrid)
Reports to: Manager, Culture & Communications LATAM (Natalia Garza Muzquiz)
Level: Lead, Culture & Communications
The Role
You will elevate Clarios’ reputation and employer brand across Latin America by leading regional external communications. As both strategist and hands-on operator, you’ll align LATAM storytelling with the global narrative, proactively manage reputation risk, and build strong relationships with media and key external stakeholders.
What You’ll Do (Impact Areas)
- Design and execute the LATAM external communication strategy aligned to the global narrative.
- Manage media relations and coordinate spokespeople (you are not the spokesperson); partner closely with Public Affairs for policy/government touchpoints.
- Lead issues & crisis communication readiness (media training, playbooks, rapid response).
- Activate Employer Branding externally: job fairs, university/association partnerships, sponsorships and events.
- Coordinate participation and evidence for certifications with HR/Public Affairs; drive external and internal dissemination.
- Collaborate with PR agencies, business leaders, and sustainability teams.
- Drive LATAM-specific social media content and campaigns; measure and improve impact (program launched last year).
- Develop compelling corporate stories that position Clarios as the global leader in low-voltage batteries and a responsible, sustainable manufacturer.
- Build tight alignment with Internal Communications and Employee Experience so messaging lands consistently across channels.




- Establish KPIs and report on outcomes (share of voice, sentiment, reach, engagement, coverage quality).
What Success Looks Like
- A consistent, positive corporate narrative across priority LATAM markets.
- Strengthened relationships with key outlets; high-quality coverage on strategic topics.
- Improved crisis preparedness (trained spokespeople, tested playbooks, faster response).
- Flawless certification cycles and impactful EVP activations with measurable results.
- Sustained growth in digital reach/engagement for LATAM content and channels.
- Stakeholders recognize Communications as a strategic, solutions-oriented partner.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Communications & Brand Positioning; Media Relations & Issues/Crisis Management.
- Stakeholder/Partnership Development (academia, associations, events); Digital & Social Strategy + Analytics.
- Project Management & Multitasking; Storytelling & Executive Communication.
- Cultural Intelligence (LATAM) & Collaboration; Data-driven decision-making & measurement.
What You Bring (Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
- 7+ years in external communications/media relations/employer branding (multinational/regional contexts ideal).




- Bilingual Spanish/English; Portuguese a plus.
- Deep understanding of LATAM media and risk-aware reputation management.
- Proven ability to set strategy and execute quickly; strong influence with senior leaders.
- Experience coordinating Top Employer / Top Companies certifications; partnering with universities/associations.
- A portfolio of campaigns/content that moved reputation or business outcomes.
Work Model & Travel
Hybrid (Mexico). Occasional LATAM travel (e.g., Brazil/Colombia and regional events) and occasional U.S. events; approx. 8-10 trips/year. (Confirm during offer stage.)
Our Commitment to You
Join a team building a modern, high-impact communications function. You’ll shape how the Clarios story is told in LATAM, work closely with global leaders, and grow in a culture that values inclusion, learning, and innovation.
About Clarios:
Clarios is the integral leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus - advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information
here
(PDF).

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