Media Relations Manager

About the Role

Srijon Bhattacharya Consultancy is looking for a Media Relations Manager who understands how stories travel and how credibility is built with the press. This role requires someone who already has strong working relationships with journalists, knows how to pitch intelligently, and can shape narratives that earn coverage rather than chase it.

The Media Relations Manager will be responsible for driving earned media visibility across business, lifestyle, culture, and city publications, while maintaining a sharp, articulate brand voice.

Key Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and leverage strong relationships with journalists, editors, and media houses across print, digital, and broadcast

Conceptualise and draft press releases, media notes, story angles, and interview briefs

Proactively pitch stories and secure earned media coverage (pre-event, during events, and post-event)

Coordinate media interactions, interviews, press briefings, and on-ground media engagement

Ensure consistency of messaging and tone across all external communications

Track media coverage, prepare coverage reports and PR impact summaries

Work closely with internal teams on brand narratives, announcements, and thought leadership pieces

Required Skills & Qualifications

3 5 years of experience in media relations / public relations, preferably with exposure to events, brands, lifestyle, or culture

Demonstrated existing relationships with journalists and editors (mandatory)

Excellent command over written and spoken English clarity, tone, and articulation are critical

Proven ability to write clear, compelling, and accurate press releases

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; confident in dealing with senior stakeholders

Ability to think strategically while executing efficiently under timelines

Preferred Profile

Someone who understands that PR is about trust, relevance, and timing, not volume

A calm, confident communicator who can represent the brand professionally

A person who can balance creativity with structure

Someone who enjoys building long-term media credibility, not chasing short-term headlines

Why Join Us:

Work on high-quality experiential, cultural, and brand-led projects

Be part of a consultancy that values substance over noise

Opportunity to shape narratives from the ground up

Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making

Employment Type : Hybrid blend of remote work and on-ground presence as per project needs.