Communication Manager

Job title: Communication Manager

About the Role The Spain Communications Manager supports the Spain Communications Director in delivering the function's objectives and communication strategy at country level, with a strong focus on Catalonia, while contributing to national initiatives. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams at local, national and central levels to position Alstom as a key industrial and mobility player in Spain.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to the development and execution of Alstom Spain’s corporate communication plan, with a strong focus on Catalonia.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in Catalonia.
• Monitor, anticipate and help mitigate potential reputational issues or crisis situations.
• Draft and develop communication materials, including press releases, campaigns, presentations, brochures, videos, articles and speeches.
• Support and feed national and local communication channels and platforms, both online and offline.
• Help manage and support the content and day-to-day activity of corporate social media accounts, ensuring alignment with global and local communication strategies.
• Track and report on communication activities, analysing media coverage and evaluating impact.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with key Catalonian media outlets and journalists.
• Identify newsworthy opportunities to position Alstom in the media.
• Proactively identify relevant topics and propose compelling angles for press coverage.
• Manage local media enquiries and coordinate interviews and press interactions.
• Organise press-related activities, including press conferences, media visits and project or product presentations.
• Produce internal news content and monthly newsletters.
• Coordinate internal events and internal communication campaigns.
• Support Spain and local management teams during internal communication initiatives.
• Manage relationships with external agencies and partners.
• Contribute to the monitoring and tracking of communication budgets, ensuring cost efficiency, accurate planning and compliance with internal processes.

What We're Looking For

• University degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Studies or equivalent; Master’s degree in Communication.
• Proven experience in public relations, media relations or corporate communications.
• Strong understanding of the Catalonian and Spanish media landscape, with established relationships with journalists and newsrooms.
• Experience managing corporate social media channels and digital communication tools.
• Languages: Spanish (native), Catalan (native), English (advanced).

Nice to Have

• Languages: Spanish (native), Catalan (native), English (advanced).

Compensation & Benefits

• Career development opportunities through award-winning learning programmes.
• Cooperative working environment with supportive colleagues.
• Fair and dynamic reward package recognizing performance and potential, plus comprehensive social coverage.
• The rail industry’s long-term stability and opportunities to grow within the organization.