Associate Partner - Media Relation - PR & Communication Agency

We have an urgent requirement for an Associate Partner-Media relations/Sr, Media Manager with our client-A Global PR firm-Mumbai

Position Summary

AP Media Relations -GBM who has as strong network with all key media across print (mainline, vernacular and regional), television and wires and online media, who is strongly connected to all media channels. The individual should be a go-getter with high energy. The individual should be self-motivated with good communication skills and have the ability to multitask and meet deadlines. Will be a key member of our Media Relations Team and will support clients across practices and sectors

Position Responsibilities:

This position calls for maintaining strong media relations with Mainline and Print publications, Broadcast channels and Online Media. The individual will work in collaboration with our Practices (Technology and Telecom, Brand and Consumer, Corporate and Finance, Health and Wellness) to develop new and maintain existing media relations, formulate media communication strategy, lead media relations for crisis communication and generate regular media trend analysis and maintain a vibrant media contact database. The individual will be responsible for building media intelligence and key influencers into contacts.

Requirements: Ideal candidate would have to be:

1. Educational Qualification - Graduate in any stream or professional qualification in the field of communication. A degree in Mass Communication & Journalism is preferred.

2. Media Relations: The individual will be responsible for maintaining strong media relations with Mainline, online and vernacular press across domains including the Financial Print Publications, Broadcast channels and Online Media. The individual should have strong connections in the BFSI (Banking and Financial Services) Media space. The individual is required to have a strong network with trade magazine as per practice alignments. The incumbent will be responsible to meet Editors, Bureau Chiefs and Beat correspondents regularly.

3. Media Communication Strategy: The individual will be responsible for mapping media opportunities in all verticals of media i.e. Print, Television and Online. The individual needs to have an excellent understanding of News flow and organizational structure in Media houses. It is preferred that the individual has exceptional knowledge of various sectors and policy matters.

4. Crisis Communication: The individual will need to have the ability to strategize counter-measures in a variety of crisis situation that the clients of the firm might have. Hence it is essential that s/he has strong media relations to execute media outreach in such situations.

5. Media Trend Analysis: The individual will be responsible for management of a comprehensive database and keeping close vigil on media movements. The individual should have the ability to decipher media trends and recommend strategies for improved media exposure.

6. Other Skills: The individual must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. The individual should be able to establish trust with both external and internal stakeholders, should be articulate, and have attention to detail and good interpersonal skills. A business manager, the individual should be able to work under pressure of deadlines. The individual should have the ability to provide guidance and support to team members where required. Ability to work with a multicultural team and a multi geographical team. Ability to influence and work with an extended team- is the go to person for media solutions.

7. Internal: Must ensure adherence to the client service, business and employee processes of the firm. Ensuring an open, transparent and apolitical work environment

Desired Profile

- Candidate with excellent communication skills is required

- Experience in handling media is mandatory

- Looking for Agency experience only

Interested Candidates can send in their updated resume with below details or contact on 9900085572

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