Media Relations Manager
This is an open vacancy with one of our clients.
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Where
- Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Jaipur
- Salary
- ₹10,00,000–₹22,00,000 per year
- Work mode
- On-site, Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Qualifications
- Graduate / MBA
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About the role
One of our prestigious clients is hiring a Media Relations Manager to own the press strategy for consumer and corporate stories. You will plan launches, guide spokespeople and manage the team that keeps journalists informed.
What you'll do
- Set the media relations plan for each launch, choosing angles, outlets and timing to reach the right audiences.
- Direct press activity for consumer and corporate launches, including releases, press events and interview programmes.
- Manage and coach a media relations team, reviewing pitches and releases before they go out.
- Brief spokespeople for interviews, anticipating difficult questions and agreeing key messages in advance.
- Own relationships with senior journalists and editors, protecting credibility through accuracy and responsiveness.
- Present coverage results to clients and agree next steps with them.
- Contribute to business planning by forecasting media priorities and resourcing for the year ahead.
What you'll bring
- 6–10 years of experience in media relations or PR, with direct responsibility for launches.
- A graduate degree is required, and an MBA is welcome but not essential.
- Strong judgement on news angles and how journalists are likely to respond.
- Experience managing a team and editing other people's writing with care.
- Comfort managing client expectations and reporting results honestly.
Good to have
- Prior experience in the consumer or corporate communications sector.
- Exposure to issues management and crisis communication for consumer or corporate brands.
- Familiarity with planning media briefings and press previews.