Head - Corporate Communications

ROLE SUMMARY:

Role: Head - Corporate Communications

Experience: 15+ Years

Location: Chennai

Age Criteria: Less than 50 Years

Reporting To: CEO / Managing Director

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head Corporate Communications to lead and drive the organization's communication strategy across internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in corporate communications, public relations, media management, employer branding, crisis communication, and stakeholder engagement. This leadership role requires a dynamic professional who can strengthen the organizations reputation, ensure consistent messaging, and build strong relationships with media, industry bodies, employees, customers, investors, and other key stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Corporate Communications Strategy:

- Develop and execute comprehensive corporate communication strategies aligned with business objectives and brand positioning.

- Establish communication frameworks that support business growth, reputation management, and stakeholder engagement.

- Ensure consistent messaging across all communication channels.

Internal Communications:

- Lead internal communication initiatives to enhance employee engagement, organizational culture, and leadership visibility.

- Design and implement communication campaigns related to organizational changes, business updates, leadership messages, and employee programs.

- Partner with HR and business leaders to strengthen employer branding and employee communication effectiveness.

External Communications:

- Develop and manage external communication plans to strengthen corporate image and market presence.

- Create communication materials including press releases, leadership communications, corporate presentations, speeches, annual reports, newsletters, and digital content.

- Ensure brand consistency across all external communication platforms.

Public Relations & Media Management:

- Build and maintain relationships with media houses, journalists, industry influencers, and communication agencies.

- Manage media interactions, press conferences, interviews, and public announcements.

- Identify opportunities for positive media coverage and thought leadership positioning for senior leadership.

- Monitor media coverage and proactively manage the organizations public image.

Crisis Communication & Reputation Management:

- Develop and implement crisis communication frameworks and response protocols.

- Act as the primary communication advisor during crisis situations.

- Manage reputation risks through timely and effective communication strategies.

Stakeholder Engagement:

- Collaborate with senior leadership, investors, customers, regulators, industry associations, and business leaders.

- Support executive communication initiatives and leadership visibility programs.

Digital & Social Media Communications:

- Oversee corporate website content, social media communication, and online reputation management.

- Drive strategic communication campaigns through digital platforms.

Brand & Thought Leadership:

- Enhance corporate brand visibility through strategic communication initiatives.

- Position senior leadership as industry thought leaders through media opportunities, conferences, industry forums, and publications.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication, Marketing, Business Administration, or related disciplines.

- Master's Degree in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Business Management, or equivalent preferred.

- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Corporate Affairs, or related functions.

- Strong experience leading both internal and external communications.

- Proven expertise in media relations, crisis communication, reputation management, and stakeholder engagement.

- Experience working with large corporates, listed entities, conglomerates, or high-growth organizations preferred.

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

- Strong media and public relations network.

- Strategic thinking and business acumen.

- Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.

- Excellent leadership, presentation, and executive communication skills.

SUCCESS METRICS:

- Enhanced corporate reputation and brand visibility.

- Improved employee engagement and communication effectiveness.

- Positive media coverage and stronger public perception.

- Effective crisis communication and reputation management.

- Strong stakeholder relationships and executive positioning.

NOTE:

Candidates with extensive corporate communications leadership experience, strong media networks, crisis management expertise, and exposure to large organizations or listed companies will be highly preferred.