Communications Manager, Spain

Meta is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to join its Communications team in Spain for a 12 months STE contract, based in our Madrid office.You will have extensive experience in developing and executing high-profile communications campaigns tailored to various audiences, using social-first tactics, managing day-to-day media relations and handling complex issues. You will be hands-on and lead proactive and reactive communications from strategy to execution for the Meta family of apps in Spain.You will be collaborative: someone adept at understanding competing interests, an ability to navigate across teams, and work towards developing shared goals.Also a Strategist, able to think through complicated reputational challenges including brand - short and long term.Meta has billions of users globally so an ability to operate and think internationally is crucial.This role requires excellent communication and writing skills in Spanish and in English, as well as the ability to manage multiple high-level projects simultaneously. Strong organizational and management skills are both key to success in this role.

**Communications Manager, Spain - STE 12-Month Contract [STE] Responsibilities**:

- Lead and execute Meta’s Spain PR strategy, plans and programs based on reputational needs and company plans and metrics
- Work cross-functionally with numerous teams, locally and globally, to manage media opportunities, social-first elements and broader programs
- Create campaigning platforms to proactively address Meta’s brand reputation and technologies challenges specific to Spain
- Manage policy related press issues for the country, working closely with Policy Comms team in EMEA and Policy team in Spain to tackle issues and build proactive communications moments that advance the company’s position e.g. responding to reporters, drafting statements, correcting inaccuracies etc.
- Identify and pitch ‘good news’ stories about Meta and its technologies to deliver a steady pipeline of proactive coverage in Spain
- Provide communication counsel and support for business leaders in Spain and in Meta in general
- Prepare briefing materials and manage executive spokespeople during media interviews and events
- Manage own social platforms: Facebook page, Linkedin, Meta Spain Newsroom
- Manage an external agency

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Minimum 12+ years of experience in Communication
- Excellent communication and writing skills in Spanish and in English
- Significant experience in managing external communications, corporate issues and project management
- Experience executing media campaigns, crisis management, building relationships with media and working with executives
- Experience managing agencies and contractors, and putting in place scalable processes to drive and measure results
- Strong existing relationships and contacts with Spanish media
- Team player with exceptional project management and decision-making skills

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree
- Experience working in a fast paced business or in tech
- In house communications experience

**About Meta**: Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.