Country Communications Manager (Spain & Portugal)
Are you a passionate communicator with a strategic mindset and a flair for building strong relationships? We’re looking for a dynamic and driven Country Communications Manager to lead our communications efforts in Spain and Portugal.In this role, you’ll shape and amplify our voice across the country, manage key relationships with government stakeholders, and craft impactful strategies that elevate our brand and mission.You’ll be at the heart of our public image—developing advocacy plans, leading communication initiatives, and ensuring our values and goals are clearly and effectively represented to both public institutions and the wider community.How you will make an impact:
Developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies for Spain and Portugal to enhance the organization's public image internally and externally in close collaboration with global communication and in alignment with business priorities.Coordinating internal and external communication efforts to ensure consistency and alignment with organizational goals.Writing press releases, speeches, articles, and other communication materials.Managing media relations and responding to inquiries from the press and public.Handling Branding, Brand Positioning, Content Management, Crisis Communications Management, Digital Communications (including Social Media), and Events for Spain and Portugal.Regularly measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of communication strategies and activities, using KPIs to drive continuous improvement and ROI.Ensuring all communication activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.Your background:
Proven experience (7+ years) in strategic communications, public relations, or corporate affairs, ideally within multinational or B2B organizations.Strong media relations skills with an established network of Spanish and Portuguese media contacts and a deep understanding of the local media landscape.Fluency in Spanish and English (C2 level), with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.Track record of leading integrated communication campaigns, including digital, social media, influencer engagement, and crisis communication.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.More about usOur flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits:
daily meal allowance, flexible work practices, reduce working hours on Friday & July – August, life insurance and other benefits that are in our local bargaining agreement.Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
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