HORIBA - Deputy Lead - Chief Communications Officer

Role Summary:

Strengthen HORIBAs brand and reputation through strategic communications.

Co-create impactful stories and campaigns.

Align communication efforts with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Public Relations & Corporate Communication

- Curate compelling stories by working with internal teams.

- Lead leadership positioning and executive communication.

- Plan and manage integrated communication strategies.

- Develop background notes, case studies, and briefing documents.

- Manage print, digital, social, and website content.

- Draft and distribute press releases to media.

- Build media relations with journalists, bloggers, and influencers.

- Monitor media coverage and prepare activity reports.

- Ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.

- Grow and manage the company's LinkedIn and other social media.

Corporate Affairs

- Lead government relations and public policy advocacy.

- Engage with central/state authorities and stakeholders.

- Monitor and assess regulatory changes and their business impact.

- Secure government support, incentives, and resolve pending issues.

Skills Required:

- Strong storytelling and content creation skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication.

- Proficient in Canva and Photoshop.

- Strong media understandingprint, digital, and social.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

- Knowledge of media monitoring tools.

- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications:

- Master's or Bachelors in business, Public Policy, or International Relations (preferred), mass communication, English (Hons.), or related field.

- 5+ years of experience in journalism or communications.

Key Success Factors:

- Creative thinker with a flair for storytelling.

- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

- Proactive, energetic, and collaborative mindset.