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09/10 Gauri
President at Approach International

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Head - Public Relations & Media - Construction Firm (8-12 yrs)

Delhi/NCR Job Code: 499935

The Organization is nodal body for large manufacturers in Construction/Engineering/Cement Industry. The Association's primary responsibilities are National Branding and Managing relationship with Government bodies, regulators and other relevant institutions. As a representative organization, it articulates genuine and legitimate need and interests of the industry.

About the Role

As Head of PR & media, the incumbent will require to develop PR strategies and represent the industry to the media. The Job will include :

- Cultivating relationships with journalists, including TV, radio, print media and online journalists, developing and maintain a database and email distribution lists of relevant media contacts.

- Support PR Department in collation and proofing of all content relevant for communications

- Review post print and production quality of all marketing communication works and relevant collaterals

- Verification and approval of speeches, quotations, blogs, content for media kits/channels

- Adept at word processing, report writing, market intelligence gathering, database management and making presentations communicating with colleagues and key spokespeople

- Liaising with, and answering enquiries from media, individuals and other organizations, often via telephone and email

- Researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media, Collating and analyzing media coverage

- Writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports;

- Preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programs.

- Organizing events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours

- Sourcing and managing speaking and sponsorship opportunities

- Fostering community relations through events such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives

Key Skills required :

- Communications professional with experience in journalism, public relations and media management

- Previous experience of having managed Media/PR for the Government of India is highly desirable

- Experience of having worked with premier media channels - print and electronic - is highly desirable

- Fluency in English, both written and spoken is essential

- Expertise in written and oral communication, with emphasis on clarity and brevity

- Adept at word processing, report writing, market intelligence gathering, database management and making presentations

- Ability to multitask and work under immense pressure, including being adept at crisis management

- Excellent contacts in the press and media are desirable

- An understanding of digital media is essential

- Should be a team player

This job opening was posted long time back. It may not be active. Nor was it removed by the recruiter. Please use your discretion.

Women-friendly workplace:

Maternity and Paternity Benefits

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