AVP - Public Relations & Corporate Communication - Startup

As PR & Corporate Communication Lead you will be responsible for: 

- Ideate, plan and implement the PR, internal & external communications strategy for the organization

- Develop and oversee all of the elements of a PR program including proactive story generation, news releases, thought leadership pieces, media query responses etc.

- Liaising with journalists, anchors, other media professionals, PR agency and other relevant industry associations for media opportunities

- Maintain and strengthen existing media relationships and build new media contacts - travel as necessary

- Drive and execute media events, product launches, briefings, speakership opportunities, etc.

- Build awareness among B2C customers and stakeholders through extensive media presence and communication.

- Responsible for all public relations, branding and corporate communication activities of the company both online and offline.

- Strengthening the brand position offline and online.

- To be the public relations face of the company and replying to all media/other related queries.

- Managing all vendor/agency partnerships and diligently tracking their deliverables.

- Responsible for tracking market and consumer trends and analyze them to suggest strategy changes, where needed

Candidate Requirements:

- 7-10 years of high-quality experience in PR & Corp Comm & Digital Marketing

- Possesses extensive media relations across India

- Strong communication skills with a natural flair for writing and speaking

- Proven ability in Team, Stakeholder & Program Management

- Takes ownership and shows a great deal of accountability

- Excellent analytical skills & structured thinking capability

- Is able to work efficiently in an ambiguous and dynamic work environment

- Strong articulation skills to influence and manage business leaders, media and partners

- Is willing to learn and eager to grow with one of India's fastest-growing startups

- Good knowledge of MS Office (excellent Powerpoint & Excel Skills)

- Degree from a reputed institute is a must