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I'm a passionate communicator with a global mindset and over 17 years of experience helping multinational companies engage employees, navigate complex change, and connect across cultures.

My career has taken me across industries, including Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, and Healthcare, where I’ve loved crafting stories that inspire, motivate, and bring people together.

I grew up in Chile and started my career in the Andes, working in copper mining operations. But my curiosity and drive led me to the U.S., where I’ve taken on corporate communications roles in Arizona, Texas, Virginia, and New Jersey. Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse teams across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, always striving to foster inclusivity and build meaningful connections.

I’m also a tech enthusiast who’s excited about the future of communication. I’ve embraced emerging technologies, especially AI, to transform how companies share stories and engage their people. After completing MIT’s program on Artificial Intelligence for Business Strategy, I’ve been exploring how AI can not only improve productivity but also enhance the human experience at work for communicators. I’ve had the chance to share my thoughts at conferences like PRSA Connect and webinars, where I focus on blending technology with authenticity to create real impact.

Beyond my professional life, I’m a proud cancer survivor, and that experience has shaped how I see the world. It drives me to celebrate life and give back wherever I can, whether it’s hosting networking events, helping others find career opportunities through the #commsjobs community on LinkedIn, or simply connecting with people.

I’m a firm believer that communication isn’t just about words; it’s about building relationships, creating opportunities, and inspiring others to thrive.

Daniel in the media

Periodismo UCN •

Desafíos y Oportunidades | Entrevista a Egresados UCN - Lilian Villagra y Daniel Méndez

En este primer capítulo del conversatorio Desafío y Oportunidades, moderado por José Morales Donaire, académico de la Escuela de Periodismo UCN, conversamos con dos destacados egresados de nuestra Escuela inmersos en el mundo de las comunicaciones: Lilian Villagra Merello, Directora de Cuentas en Agencia Ocho Comunicaciones, y Daniel Méndez Aróstica, Fundador de #CommsJobs.

La conversación aborda la comunicación estratégica en los contextos laborales, explorando cómo ha evolucionado el rol del periodista dentro de las organizaciones, cuáles son los principales desafíos que enfrentan las áreas de comunicación en Chile y qué competencias resultan clave en el escenario actual.

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On Top of PR with Jason Mudd podcast •

Networking Without an Agenda: The Key to Career Longevity

Daniel Mendez of #CommsJobs shares how the importance of early and active networking.

Tune in to learn more!
🤔 5 things you’ll learn during the full episode:
How networking must be intentional and ongoing
Why you must give in a relationship before you can take.
Why PR professionals shouldn’t neglect personal branding.
The role of PR and communications and how it shapes narratives.
The role of community in your career and the impact it has on it.

🎧 Quotables
“What you’re trying to do is build relationships” — @DanielMendez
“PR people are amazing at promoting others and telling other people's stories, but we forget to tell our own story.” — @DanielMendez
“The best opportunities that I've ever gotten in my career didn't come from a job board, they came from people.” — @DanielMendez
“People think communications is just sending an email or a poster … It's not. It's so much more than that.” — Jason Mudd
“That personal brand is what people remember when they're making decisions about who to bring on board.” — Jason Mudd

📚 Resources
Listen to more episodes of the On Top of PR podcast: https://www.axiapr.com/podcast
Find out more about Axia Public Relations: https://www.axiapr.com/
Daniel Mendez’s website: https://www.mendezarostica.com/
Daniel Mendez on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/commsjobs/

Additional Resources from Axia Public Relations:
Navigating PR and communications hiring with Brooke Kruger: https://www.axiapr.com/blog/navigating-pr-and-communications-hiring
How public relations impacts company reputation, revenue, and recruiting: https://www.axiapr.com/blog/how-public-relations-impacts-company-reputation-revenue-and-recruiting
Corporate comms, PR, and marketing employee turnover and staffing is hurting brands: https://www.axiapr.com/blog/corporate-comms-pr-and-marketing-employee-turnover-and-staffing-is-hurting-brands
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Memphis •

AI Without the Anxiety: A Communicators Guide to Whats Next

In this session, hosted by Corporate Communicator Daniel Mendez, we’ll delve into the current state of AI in communications, demystify its applications, and provide actionable insights to help you harness its potential responsibly. We’ll address common fears, highlight real-world use cases, and offer strategies to integrate AI into your workflow without compromising the human touch that defines our profession.
PR Daily •

2025 social media predictions from comms pros - PR Daily

Social media has always been a mercurial, fast-changing industry, but in 2024 it arguably underwent some of its largest shifts in the last decade. From the doubtful future of TikTok in the United States, the continued decline of X and the search for a microblogging successor, to increasing regulation in the space, the year held surprises and curveballs for professionals. So what will 2025 look like? We asked on LinkedIn, and more than a hundred people responded. Here are some of their answers.
PR Week Global •

What is the most bone-chilling thing a PR pro can hear?

As Halloween quickly approaches this Thursday, PRWeek thought there was no better time to pose the question: What is the most terrifying thing a PR professional can hear?Apparently, there are quite a lot of phrases that can strike fear in the hearts of communicators everywhere. Meredith Klein, Pinterest’s former head of consumer and product comms, noted that three words will drop the heart of the most seasoned professional: “We got scooped.”“Scoops lead to fire drills — for internal staff, exter...
PRNEWS •

How Communicators Harness Free Resources for Professional Development

Staying updated with the latest trends and continuously developing your skills is not just a choice but a necessity–especially in the rapidly-changing world of communications. However, the cost of formal education and training programs can sometimes be a barrier. Fortunately, there's a wealth of free resources available for communicators, offering valuable insights, skills and knowledge.

Julia Voloshchenko, PR Manager at Usetech, highlights the significance of free education in her professional
PRNEWS •

Top Tips: Best Lesson You Learned in College

On a recent trip to a department store with a big red logo, we experienced difficulty finding a shower curtain. Or towels. Or storage bins. It was then that we strolled past a big sign saying “college supplies” that we remembered the time of year that crept up on us—back to school.

Faster than you can say “Don’t You Miss Bed Bath and Beyond?” we became inspired to reach out to you, the readers, about your own college experiences. Aside from the mandatory use of shower slides—we wondered what ot
Apple Podcasts •

"Deep Dive: Coaching for Creatives" Podcast

In this episode, Coach Cami introduces you to the multi-talented and delightful Daniel Méndez. While he calls himself a corporate communications professional, you'll hear through his stories just how much more than that he is. He’s a cancer survivor, a musician, an immigrant, a husband and father, and an unlikely Little League baseball coach. The theme that kept showing up is his ability to create communities: at work, at play, and everything in between.





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Facultad de Humanidades UCN •

Daniel Méndez, egresado de Periodismo UCN: “Siempre tuve interés en el área de las comunicaciones, era lo que más disfrutaba en la escuela”

El profesional destacó el aprendizaje y el gran apoyo que recibió por parte de la Escuela de Periodismo durante su formación profesional.

Oriundo de Iquique, Daniel Méndez Aróstica es periodista, bilingüe y posee un magíster en Dirección de Empresas de la Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN). Tras titularse como periodista en 2007, emprendió su camino laboral en las comunicaciones corporativas, especialmente en el área de la minería, donde tuvo la oportunidad de mudarse a Estados Unidos.

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Bristol Myers Squibb •

‘Embrace feeling vulnerable’: Tips From a Cancer Survivor

Daniel Mendez whispered — sometimes whimpered — those words to his father during four grueling week-long cycles of chemotherapy in 2003, during his battle against testicular cancer, a diagnosis he received at the young age of 18.

“The first two cycles were OK. The third and fourth were brutal,” Daniel remembers. “My parents would pick me up out of bed and carry me to the car to take me for treatment. If it wasn’t for them, I would’ve never made it.”

The pain and anguish may now be just memorie