Corporate Communications Associate

SYSTEMIQ, the **system change company** and certified B Corp, was founded to drive the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on climate change by transforming markets and business models in five key systems: nature and food, materials, and circular economy, energy, urban areas, and sustainable finance.

We are guided by the conviction that all system transformations are rooted in human transformations. We must continue to bring more diverse people and voices into real conversations to succeed. We know we don’t have all the answers; we may not even have all the right questions. But we know that open mindsets drive change, so relationships, people, and trust are at the heart of everything we do.

**Do you want to be part of the change?**

It matters what the most committed people choose to do with their lives.

SYSTEMIQ is building a place where mission driven individuals & teams can collaborate and co-create better systems for our future. This is our calling. We focus on the real-world outcomes that matter, not office hours or status.

**Position**:
This role plays a pivotal role in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies that enhance the organization's internal and external messaging. This role involves collaborating with various departments/offices globally to ensure consistent and effective communication with both employees and external stakeholders.

**Responsibilities**:

- In close collaboration with the Brazilian leadership team and the global communications and engagement function, develop and execute internal and external communication plans that align with organizational goals.
- In collaboration with the Chief Communications Officer, manage the local PR agency and ensure they are able to deliver effectively on media relations and other PR related activities.
- Liaison with local and regional media as necessary.
- Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including clients, partners, and the community.
- Draft op-eds, editorials, blog post, speeches, briefings and other relevant content for the Head of Latin America, Patricia Ellen and other senior stakeholders within Systemiq in the region.
- Create content for external newsletters, social media, and other communication platforms.
- Ensure all branding and messaging in the region is consistent with Systemiq’s global branding and messaging in all external communications.
- Monitor and protect the organization's reputation and image.
- Oversee the development of multimedia content, such as videos and infographics.
- Ensure that the global communication strategy is implemented locally.

**Qualifications**:

- A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
- Proven experience in communications, PR, or a related role.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. English is mandatory.
- Proficiency in communication tools, software, and social media platforms.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

**Experience**:

- 5-7 years of experience in communications, with a track record of successfully managing both internal and external communication strategies.

**Additional Requirements**:

- Crisis communication and media relations experience.
- A strategic thinker with the ability to adapt communication strategies to changing needs.

**Requirements**:
**The Mindset, Skills & Experience we are looking for**:
Specifically, you ideally come with a combination of the following mindset, skills, and experience:

- Evidenced passion for SYSTEMIQ's mission and the sustainability / environment / social enterprise space,
- Practice trained, qualified accountant with this job being the first out of practice, or this being your second job in industry
- Good problem solving and analytical skills and can produce engaging, concise, and timely management information
- A good affinity with financial systems
- Intellectual curiosity and an interest to quickly dive into new topics,
- Collaborative team player and can-do attitude,
- Able to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to identify opportunities and new initiatives and to turn them into reality,
- Resilience under stress and resourcefulness to deliver, and
- Alignment with SYSTEMIQ's values (creativity, challenge, collaborate, change, care).

**Other information**:
**Diversity & Inclusion**

We believe that diversity and inclusion are at the heart of system change and the mission we have set ourselves. So we commit ourselves to:
**Embedding diverse and inclusive ways of** working from day to day. This includes recruitment, performance management, and people

processes and policies.

**Providing a supportive environment.** We want people to be themselves and be at their best, regardless of their background, personality,

gender, sexual orientation, race, mental health, religion, or o