Assistant Manager - Public Relations & Communication

Span of Control: Planning and Execution of the Firm's Communications and PR Strategy, pan India

Qualification: Masters in Communications, PR, Events or Marketing

Post Qualification Experience: 6-8 years in Public Relations & Corporate Communications

Designation: Assistant Manager

Location: Bombay

Reporting to: Associate Director - Marketing

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will primarily be in charge of:

- Supporting the firm's external and internal communications strategy and execution

- Managing the public relations (PR) strategy, planning and execution

- Daily co-ordination with the PR agency, wider communications team and the leadership

- Driving media engagement, and managing key media relationships and outreach for the brand

- Content development for long and short formats including opinion articles, press releases, newsletters, mailers, announcements, videos scripts/storyboards, social media content, event materials, collaterals etc.

- Supporting on the firm's social media programs across key channels such as LinkedIn, Twitter etc.

- Assisting on the event outreach

- Building and nurturing relationships, and co-ordinating with industry associations such as CII, FICCI, NASSCOM etc.

- Providing support and co-ordinating in-house events and webinars

- Regular monitoring, evaluation and measurement of campaign efficacy and reporting

- Collaborating with the communications team and leadership to brainstorm ideas, and translate content and concepts into marketing material

- Independent thinking and proactive approach in all projects - from concept to delivery

CANDIDATE PROFILE

- 6-10 years of work experience in Corporate Communications/ PR

- Bachelor's or Masters/Post Graduate Diploma in Communications, PR, Events or Marketing

- Strong storytelling ability and deep media relationships

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills

- Keen eye for detail, ability to generate new ideas

- Solid multi-tasking skills - capability to handle multiple projects at the same time

- Ability to interact, challenge and influence at senior levels; maintain relationships with across different stakeholders in the firm

- Knowledge of digital/content marketing, particularly SEO will be a bonus"