Assistant Manager - Corporate Communication & Public Reltions - Facilities Management Services

Assistant Manager - Corporate Communication & Public Relations

Job brief: We are seeking the Assistant Manager to lead and manage both internal & external communications. To nurture a strong industry network, increase awareness and develop an enviable corporate image by developing and executing effective communication and media relations programs. Develop and implement effective internal communication strategies that build employees loyalty and employer value proposition.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

External Communication

- Develop a marketing communications plan including strategy, goals, budget and tactics

- Coordinate all public relations activities

- Protect the brand company's image. Create a positive media profile and positioning. Public relations managers also release information to counter negative publicity and handle crisis and emergency communications.

- Develop media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media. Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within business and industry media

- Create content for press releases, byline articles and keynote presentations. Write speeches for organizational leaders, develop advertising and marketing communications material and prepare articles for corporate newsletters & media kits.

- Direct social media team to engage audiences across traditional and new media

- Monitor, analyze and communicate PR results on a quarterly basis

- Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an on-going basis.

- Build relationships with thought leaders to grow industry awareness

- Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them

- Manage freelance copywriters, graphic designers and other vendors

Internal Communication:

- Create informative & interesting content - newsletters, PPTs, articles and related communication/knowledge sharing materials to share our company's brand, services, etc. Copywrite, edit, proofread & administer write-ups, applying motivational writing, planning and organizational skills, and a creative and innovative approach for all communication.

- Supervise projects to guarantee all content is publication ready. Release the same within timelines after MD's approval.

- Develop and implement effective communication strategies that build employees loyalty & brand awareness (employer value proposition)

- Plan & manage the design, content, and production of all corporate communication materials.

- Work with different departments to generate new ideas and strategies. Build strong working relationships with other internal teams& individuals and provide communications consultancy advice to the leadership team.

- Develop an internal communication plan to drive engagement, alignment and understanding of company's strategy and priorities

- Create communication and internal marketing strategies for new projects, events, promotions, etc.

- Respond to communication-related issues in a timely manner.

- Design, develop & implement branding guidelines

- Ensure efficient and effective use of communications channels, review and update to meet audience requirements

Travel across India for work purpose

Workdays: 6 days a week

Skills & Experience Requirements

- 6 - 8 years of experience specializing within Corporate/Internal Communications. Proven working experience in public relations required.

- Proven track record designing and executing successful public relations campaigns at both a local and national level. Event planning experience

- Experience in acting as a company spokesperson

- Solid experience with social media including blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.

- Exceptional writing and editing skills. Experience with copywriting, editing, proof reading & administering marketing campaigns/ write-ups etc

- Excellent understanding of best practice and digital communications

- Strong stakeholder management and networking skills, motivational writing, planning and organizational skills, and a creative and innovative approach

- Must be a confident communicator and presenter

- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English language)

- Excellent attention to detail, brilliant presentation, planning and organizational skills.

- Smart, mature, self-motivated individual with a positive and professional approach to management

- Have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability to work in an unstructured environment.

- Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities

- Be proactive, reliable, responsible and accurate with an attention to detail

- Possess the ability to keep information confidential

- Ability to work in high-stress, unstructured environments, often for long hours

- A wide degree of creativity and latitude

- Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to management

- BA/MA degree in English, Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or Marketing with a PR or Advertising concentration

COMPANY: The job opening is for a CLIENT of En Pointe Adwisers. They are pioneer in providing integrated Facilities Management Services solutions for commercial and government clients. With more than 40 years of industry experience, they offer a range of specialised cleaning and property maintenance services, providing clients with facility, technical and process maintenance support.

Key words: External Communications Manager, Media Relations Manager, Public Affairs Manager, PR Manager, Press Secretary, Communications Manager, Community Relations Manager, Corporate Communication, Brand Manager, Internal Communication, Communication Management, Content Strategy, External Communications, Digital Communication