PR Manager, Brazil and Latin America Job (Av Nacoes Unida, Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Description

The PR Manager, Brazil and Latin America will develop and implement Thomson Reuters public relations strategy across the region to protect and enhance the corporation's reputation. The role supports the whole of Thomson Reuters throughout Brazil and Latin America - ranging from corporate affairs and crisis communications as well as supporting its businesses which provide financial services, media, legal, tax and science professionals with the information and tools they need to make better decisions faster.

The PR Manager, Brazil and Latin America is an active member of the regional leadership team and will offer expert advice, council and guidance in relation to reputation management, media relations, public communications, crisis management and all aspects of the external communications function. The individual will also work closely with the global PR leadership team to ensure regional messages are joined up with those across the corporation and its businesses.

The candidate will need to be able to think proactively, collaborate effectively, possess the gravitas and finesse to advise clients on communications strategies and initiatives, coach on media techniques/initiatives, and ultimately be considered a valued extended team member of the regional business and global PR teams. S/he will also build a healthy attribution franchise on leading content sets as well as capitalize on trends in the region to position Thomson Reuters as a thought leader.

Role Accountabilities:

· Responsible for Thomson Reuters external communications agenda through the development of effective global external communications plans, channels, tools and relationships across the organisation to ensure effective, timely and consistent public relations, media and financial communication and engagement

· Responsible for ad-hoc financial briefings, senior executive visits, business developments and crises communications planning and management

· Identifies and develops key relationships and ensures effective management of relationships with media and key opinion formers

· Ensures effective relationship and stakeholder management at a strategic level, acting as a point of contact and representative for Thomson Reuters

· Leads all media relations activities (broadcast, print and online), event planning, speaking engagements & positioning, writing, translating and distributing press releases, tracking and measurement of results, media attribution and crisis communications

Qualifications

Experience

· At least 10 years PR experience gained within an agency or in-house PR role; financial, legal, media or technology background preferred

· A degree in finance/economics, journalism or PR preferred

· A strong knowledge of the financial sector (in areas like equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, asset management and risk management) and/or legal and tax industries; and relationships with reporters and industry influencers in Latin America.

· Proven record in delivering measurable PR results across print, online and broadcast

Skills

· Effective, polished verbal and written communication skills in Brazilian Portuguese and English; Spanish and other languages a plus

· In-depth knowledge of the financial, legal and/or tax industries in Brazil and Latin America

· Top-notch media relations skills

· A proactive nature and hands-on approach

· Ability to work in a real-time, global environment

· Strong interpersonal, organizational and management skills. Ability to create, implement and manage programs

· Thorough understanding of the key trends and issues impacting the financial services, legal, tax and/or media industries in Latin America

· Able to quickly comprehend complex financial, legal industry and media issues and reports and distil into subjects of interest for the media

BACKGROUND:

Thomson Reuters employees take pride in providing our customers around the world with information that is timely, accurate, unbiased and trusted. We have a profound respect for the professions and customers we serve and define our success in terms of their success. Our work environment is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. We have a result-oriented culture that demands excellence, agility, and the desire to move quickly and precisely to seize opportunities. Our environment is both challenging and supportive - we give employees the opportunity to develop their skills and do their best work.

Thomson Reuters values diversity of culture and thought and seeks talented, qualified employees in all its operations around the world regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other protected classification under country or local law.

Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, healthcare and science and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization. With headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, Thomson Reuters employs more than 55,000 people and operates in over 100 countries.

Thomson Reuters also believes that a working environment that accepts professionals with disabilities makes people more motivated, loyal and productive. We encourage and promote a corporate culture of inclusion and equality .

If you have a disability you can also make part of our team. Check the position requirements and if fits to you apply now.

Job: Marketing & Communications
Primary Location: Brazil-Sao Paulo-BRA-Sao Paulo-Av Nacoes Unida
Organization: Markets Public Relations
Schedule: Full-time
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (±16 years)
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job

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