Assistant Vice President Public Relations

Assistant Vice President – Public Relations

Website:www.communicateindia.com

Company Overview

Communicate India is a leading 360-degree brand solutions and PR firm, delivering impact-driven communication strategies across Corporate, Healthcare, Real Estate, and Lifestyle sectors. With a strong focus on innovation, strategic storytelling, and media relations, we craft compelling narratives that enhance brand presence and establish industry leadership.

Role Overview

As the Assistant Vice President – Public Relations, you will play a pivotal leadership role in developing and executing high-impact PR campaigns. You will be responsible for media strategy, crisis communication, reputation management, and client servicing, ensuring brands achieve maximum visibility and credibility in their industries.

This role demands a seasoned PR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and possesses the ability to lead teams, foster strong media relationships, and drive strategic communication initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Media Relations & Thought Leadership

• Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier journalists, editors, and influencers across print, digital, and broadcast media.
• Secure high-impact media coverage, including interviews, op-eds, feature stories, and exclusive placements.
• Position clients as thought leaders by leveraging key industry trends and insights.

Strategic Communications & Brand Positioning

• Design and execute tailored PR campaigns that align with business objectives and industry positioning.
• Craft compelling brand narratives, including press releases, speeches, whitepapers, corporate messaging, and media kits.
• Ensure consistent brand positioning across all external communications, integrating traditional and digital PR strategies.

Crisis & Reputation Management

• Develop proactive and reactive crisis communication plans to protect and enhance brand reputation.
• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to clients, providing expert counsel in reputation-sensitive situations.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, managing expectations and delivering best-in-class PR solutions.
• Provide data-driven insights and reports to measure PR effectiveness and inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure PR efforts are aligned with marketing, branding, and digital campaigns.

Team Leadership & Growth

• Mentor and lead a team of PR professionals, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring timely delivery, quality control, and results-driven impact.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 7+ years in Public Relations, Corporate Communications, or Strategic Media Relations, preferably in a PR agency or corporate role.
• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Media Expertise: Strong industry connections with leading media houses, journalists, and digital influencers.
• Communication Mastery: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a flair for storytelling.
• Strategic Thinker: Proven experience in strategic planning, campaign execution, and crisis communication.
• Leadership Abilities: Demonstrated experience in leading teams, managing clients, and driving business growth.
• Agility & Problem-Solving: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while handling multiple projects.