Manager - Public & Media Relation - FMCG

This role will manage communications in India holistically, covering Government Relations, Corporate Communications, and Brand PR. Specifically, the individual will lead the communications strategy and execution from end to end.

Key Relationships

- Reports to Director Marketing, India

- India Senior Leadership Team

- Director Communications & Government Affairs, APAC

Location: Mumbai

Key Accountabilities

1) Driving corporate image/ employer brand building, via proactive engagement of key stakeholders including government, industry partners and media

2) Significantly stepping up awareness and equity of our brands among consumers

3) Proactively managing/mitigating any issues or crises

4) Lead internal communication such as employee communication, town-hall, newsletter

Looking for:

A self-driven, passionate and high resilience professional with a solid PR & communications foundation will definitely be able to make a difference to the organization.

The ideal candidate should have the ability to work with senior & multiple stakeholders to independently drive external and internal corporate and brand initiatives, and be experienced in running media landscape to drive strong media outcomes for corporate and brand programs, and a strong network among corporate and government stakeholders is essential. In addition, this role requires someone who:

- Has excellent communication skills (Internal & External)

- Clarity of thought

- Has hands-on with the agility/ ability to adapt to new plans or changes

- Balanced media exposure

- Ability to leverage corporate forums

- Ability to manage government relations

- Experience of handling CSR

- Exposure to Brand PR

- Gravitas & Maturity

The company is at a re-invent phase, where we are looking to infuse world-class talent to deliver a high performing organization seeking an experienced Communications professional who will be responsible for building India corporate reputation and taking it to the next level.

This is an opportunity of a lifetime for a Communications professional to shape the corporate reputation of the Indian Subsidiary of a global $18 Bn organization that is agile and fast paced.