Account Manager

Ruder Finn; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruder Finn India is seeking a dynamic PR leader to guide bold campaigns, mentor a team, and drive ideas that spark conversations across diverse brands. You’ll be the trusted advisor to senior leadership, shaping digital-first storytelling and impactful campaigns in a fast-growing agency environment.

You’ll lead client relationships, craft strategic media outreach, and coach junior teammates to deliver high-impact results while maintaining a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and accountability.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of PR/communications experience, ideally agency-side.
• Strong client servicing and project management skills.
• Proven experience in media relations and digital-first campaigns.
• Excellent writing and storytelling ability.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the confidence to counsel clients.
• Team player with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Be the day-to-day client confidant and Challenger, building strong relationships.
• Translate client needs into actionable strategies and deliverables.
• Develop media strategies, pitch stories, and secure coverage across channels.

Skills

PR/communications experience

Client servicing

Media relations

Writing and storytelling

Problem-solving

Leadership potential

Job description

About Ruder Finn India:

Ruder Finn is one of the world’s largest independent communications agencies. Born in New York in 1948 with a restless ‘What’s Next’ spirit that still drives us today, it was one of the first PR agencies in the world. From bold ideas to breakthrough storytelling, we help brands, leaders, and causes stay ahead in a world that never stands still.

In India, our journey has been nothing short of electric. In just 7 years,we’vescaled from a boutique agency to one of the fastest-growing large agencies in the country. Along the way,we’vebuilt a culture where people grow, experiment, and shine, proven by consistently leading the people and campaign award wins. With 250+ awards in the last 5 years and titles like Mid-Sized Agency of the Year and Large Agency of the Year (multiple times),we’renot just part of the conversation.We’reshaping it.

Why Ruder Finn India?

At Ruder Finn, wedon’tjust do PR - we shapewhat’snext.Here’swhyyou’lllove being part of our story:

• Tech at the core : Whetherit’shealthcare, consumer, or corporate, we bring a tech-first lens to everything we do. From RF.AIO to our Tech Lab and RF Studio, innovationisn’ta department here,it’sa mindset.

• Talent comes first : We believe in meritocracy and back it up by investing heavily in learning, development, and young leadership. Ifyou’vegot the drive,you’llget the stage.

• Living “What’s Next” : Curiosity and hunger fuel us. Wedon’twait for trends; we build them.

• Punching above our weight : From social-first storytelling for global icons like Meta and Adobe, to high-energy campaigns with LGP and MG - we play in big leagues with bold ideas.

• Work hard, play harder : Yes, we deliver for our clients, butwe’reequally passionate about telling our own story. #LifeAtRF is about creativity, camaraderie, and culture - and our people bring it alive every day. Check it out-https://www.instagram.com/ruderfinnindia/

Opportunity:

This is your chance to step into a rolethat’sas dynamic as the brandsyou’llwork with.You’lllead bold campaigns, mentor a team of curious, high-energy talent, and drive ideas thatdon’tjust get heard, they spark conversation. Think of it as a front-row seat to transformation: shaping strategies, championing digital-first storytelling, and making an impact that lasts. Ifyou’rehungry for growth, ready to challenge the status quo, and excited to be a trusted advisor to senior leadership, this is where it happens

WhatYou’llDo

Be the Client’s Confidant (and Challenger)

• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for clients, building strong and trusted relationships.

• Translate client needs into actionable strategies and deliverables that drive results.

• Develop media strategies, pitch stories, and secure impactful coverage across channels.

Turn Campaigns into Conversations

• Design and manage integrated, digital-first campaigns with creativity and precision.

• Draft press materials, bylines, briefing documents, and social-first content.

• Track campaign performance, create reports, andprovideactionable insights to clients.

Coach with Curiosty

• Lead and guide Account Executives and Associates, helping them learn, grow, and deliver their best work.

• Foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and accountability within your team.

• Share knowledge andexpertiseto build capability across the group.

Keep Brands Culturally Loud

• Stay ahead of PR, digital, and cultural trends, and apply them to your clients’ advantage.

• Bring fresh thinking to brainstorms and campaign planning, blending data and creativity.

• Champion social and influencer strategies alongside traditional media.

Keep the Chaos Classy

• Manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables with discipline.

• Ensure quality of all client-facing materials before they leave the door.

• Track account profitability and flag opportunities for upsell or expansion.

What We Expect from You:

• 4–6 years’ PR/communications experience, ideally agency-side.

• Strong client servicing and project management skills.

• Proven experience in media relations and digital-first campaigns.

• Excellent writing and storytelling ability.

• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the confidence to counsel clients.

• Team player and mentor with strong leadership potential.