Public Relations (PR) Manager
Location: Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Department: Public Relations & Corporate Communications
Employment Type: Full-Time | Work from Office
Experience Required: 10+ Years in Public Relations, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, or Agency Management
Preferred Age Group: 35–40 Years
Reporting To: Founder / CEO
About the Role
PR 24x7 is looking for an experienced, strategic, and result-oriented Public Relations (PR) Manager to lead client communication, media engagement, and team operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, an extensive media network, and a proven track record of managing high-value client accounts and successful public relations campaigns.
This role requires a professional who can balance strategic planning with execution excellence while mentoring teams and maintaining strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities1. Team Leadership & Management
- Lead, supervise, and coordinate the Public Relations team to achieve business and client objectives.
- Assign responsibilities, monitor deliverables, and ensure timely execution of projects.
- Establish performance standards and drive accountability across the team.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and growth-oriented work environment.
- Conduct regular team reviews, training sessions, and performance evaluations.
2. Client Relationship Management
- Manage and nurture long-term relationships with key clients.
- Understand client objectives, business challenges, and communication requirements.
- Develop customized PR and media strategies aligned with client goals.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for client communications and issue resolution.
- Ensure high levels of client satisfaction, retention, and account growth.
3. Team Mentoring & Development
- Guide and mentor PR Executives, Senior Executives, and Account Managers.
- Provide strategic direction for campaign planning and execution.
- Support team members in handling complex media and client situations.
- Identify skill gaps and implement training initiatives for professional development.
4. Media Relations & Press Release Management
- Oversee the drafting, editing, approval, and dissemination of press releases.
- Ensure timely and targeted distribution across relevant media platforms.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, influencers, and media stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities for earned media coverage and thought leadership positioning.
- Monitor media engagement and maximize positive coverage for clients.
5. Campaign Planning & Execution
- Develop and execute integrated public relations campaigns.
- Plan media outreach programs, press conferences, interviews, and corporate events.
- Monitor campaign performance and deliver comprehensive reports to clients and management.
- Ensure all PR activities align with brand objectives, timelines, and communication strategies.
- Coordinate with digital, content, creative, and client servicing teams for seamless execution.
Additional Responsibilities
- Develop strategic media engagement plans and communication frameworks.
- Identify emerging trends, opportunities, and industry developments.
- Track media coverage, sentiment analysis, and campaign effectiveness.
- Prepare detailed analytical reports and strategic recommendations.
- Lead crisis communication and reputation management initiatives when required.
- Represent the organization and clients at industry events and networking opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Mass Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Master's Degree in Communications, Marketing, or Management will be an added advantage.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Proven experience in Public Relations, Corporate Communications, or Agency Leadership.
- Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple clients, teams, and projects simultaneously.
- Strong media relations network across print, digital, television, and business media.
- Expertise in media planning, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management.
- Strong organizational, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage deadlines.
Preferred Qualities
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
- Excellent problem-solving and crisis management capabilities.
- Creative mindset with exceptional storytelling skills.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on execution excellence.
- Self-driven, proactive, and highly accountable professional.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
Why Join PR 24x7
- Lead communication strategies for prominent brands and organizations.
- Work with one of India's established public relations agencies.
- Opportunity to influence business growth, client success, and organizational strategy.
- Collaborative work culture with significant leadership responsibilities and growth opportunities.
Interested candidates may apply through LinkedIn or share their updated resume with the HR Team.
