MANAGER OF COMMUNICATIONS

Manager of Communications - ****Your Impact**:- You will be a thought-partner for senior leaders and partners, and work to strengthen external relationships. You will proactively shape creative communications strategies to showcase McKinseys knowledge and assets, maintain the firms reputation, and bring campaigns to life in Brazil. - In terms of creating effective communications: you will drive high-quality writing and editing by leading/enabling teams to develop clear, structured and engaging written communications that rigorously follow conventions of written Portuguese and English. With cell leaders, you will manage the firms reputational risk by mapping strengths/weaknesses and handling opportunities/threats. You will anticipate, identify, and respond to reputational risk issues to protect and enhance McKinsey''s reputation by reviewing materials and proactively shaping the narrative. You will be expected to establish high-quality and consistent branding (i. e. , firm''s signature voice, visuals, and narrative) across communications platforms and channels in support of relevant brand pivots. - In terms of project management and creation: you will play the role of a thought-partner for senior leaders and partners in developing networking programs to strengthen relationships with clients, potential clients, and media, and drive meaningful impact through execution and delivery. You will independently define and direct complex communication strategies, and advance short-term and long-term programs. You will effectively and independently manage large-scale, often global, interdependent, complex projects/initiatives. Youll develop and execute reputation-building programs through a mix of publishing activities (e. g. , monitoring of media relations and public relations, targeted knowledge dissemination). You will build a network of key editors, journalists, policymakers, senior executives, and academics, and focus on identifying and securing regional partnerships with relevant stakeholders. - As a people leader, you will counsel leadership and leverage their efforts for substantive firm contributions. You will manage the communications team, including hiring, developing, coaching, and evaluating team members. It is expected that you will enable a collaborative and inclusive environment for the team as well. **Your Growth**:- You will join a group of communications professionals within the firms Reach and Engagement function. These colleagues help ensure that appropriate insights reach designated audiences, building awareness and engagement with McKinseys distinctive knowledge on a variety of topics. They shape the way the firm connects with peoplefrom clients to employees to alumnistrengthening institutional relationships, connections, and affiliations. - Through leadership across communications initiatives, you will shape the development and implementation of best-in-class global communications programs, events, and publications. - You will be part of the Brazil Reach & Engagement team, comprising nine experts in media, social media, events, publishing, communications, and external relations. Your role will involve serving five key locations in BrazilSão Paulo (the largest), Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Porto Alegre, and Belo Horizontewhere you will support nearly 500 colleagues. You will also be a member of the Latin America R&E team, collaborating to drive synergies and share regional projects. **Your qualifications and skills**:- Bachelors/University degree required- 8+ years of experience in a business communications-related field, a benefit if in a professional services environment, corporate communications role, government, or communications agency background- Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and Firm related tools (Box, Slack)- Proficiency and fluency in verbal and written English and Portuguese is required- Highly credible expert within knowledge of the Brazilian media environment and key stakeholders- Excellent skillset across relevant communication service lines and platforms (e. g. , external/internal comms, media relations, events, executive comms)- Clear understanding and quick grasp of complex business principles, with the ability to manage and shape McKinseys overall content agenda to further the firms strategic objectives- Outstanding organizational and project management skills; ability to execute with speed, high level of accuracy and efficiency, attention to detail, and follow-through