Associate Account Executive

Ruder Finn; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruder Finn India is seeking a junior PR/communications professional to join our growing team in Gurugram. You will help craft media materials, build journalist relationships, and support campaigns that shape how brands are talked about.

You’ll learn from leaders, grow your craft, and contribute to innovative, high-energy campaigns for global icons and local clients alike. This entry-level role offers a hands-on path to a long-term career in communications.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of experience in PR/communications.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Passion for media, brands, and storytelling.
• A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in communications.

Responsibilities

• Build the Buzz: drafting press materials and tracking coverage.
• Find your Media Groove: build media lists and connect with journalists.
• Power the Client Pulse: support day-to-day client deliverables with speed and ownership.
• Power up the Team Vibe: collaborate with managers and teammates to make campaigns shine.
• Learn, Unlearn, Repeat: absorb, experiment, and grow daily.

Skills

Excellent writing

Communication skills

Media relations

Team player

Proactive attitude

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 where your PR journey truly begins.As anAAEat Ruder Finn,you’llbe part of the action,working with exciting brands, learning how strategy meets storytelling, and seeing ideas come to life in real time.You’lltrack stories, build media relationships, and find creative ways to make brands part of the conversation. Ifyou’recurious, collaborative, and ready to roll up your sleeves, this is your launchpad.

WhatYou’llDo

Build the Buzz** ::**
Help bringbig ideasto life — from drafting press materials to tracking coverage.

Find your Media Groove** ::**
Build andmaintainmedia lists, connect with journalists, and stay sharp on what’s trending.

Power the Client Pulse** ::**
Support day-to-day client deliverables with speed, precision, and ownership.

Power up the Team Vibe** ::**
Collaborate with your managers and teammates to make every campaign shine.

Learn, Unlearn,** Repeat **:
Absorb, experiment, and grow — every day’s a chance to learn something new.

What We Expect from You:

• 0–1 year of experience in PR/communications.

• Excellent writing and communication skills.

• Passion for media, brands, and storytelling.

• A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude.

• Eagerness to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in communications