Associate Account Executive

Ruder Finn; Mumbai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruder Finn India in Mumbai seeks an Associate Account Executive to begin their PR journey, working with exciting brands, learning how strategy meets storytelling, and seeing ideas come to life in real time.

You’ll track stories, build media relationships, draft press materials, and support day-to-day client deliverables with speed, precision, and ownership while growing your skills in writing, media outreach, and teamwork.

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 to 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, 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.

Skills

Excellent writing

Communication skills

Team player

Proactive attitude

Eagerness to learn

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.

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’ve scaled from a boutique agency to one of the fastest-growing large agencies in the country. Along the way, we’ve built 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’re not just part of the conversation. We’re shaping it.

Why Ruder Finn India?

• Tech at the core: Whether it's healthcare, consumer, or corporate, we bring a tech-first lens to everything we do. From RF.AIO to our Tech Lab and RF Studio, innovation isn't a department here, it's a mindset.
• Talent comes first: We believe in meritocracy and back it up by investing heavily in learning, development, and young leadership. If you've got the drive, you'll get the stage.
• Living "What's Next": Curiosity and hunger fuel us. We don't wait 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, but we're equally passionate about telling our own story. 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 an AAE at Ruder Finn, you’ll be part of the action, working with exciting brands, learning how strategy meets storytelling, and seeing ideas come to life in real time. You’ll track stories, build media relationships, and find creative ways to make brands part of the conversation. If you’re curious, collaborative, and ready to roll up your sleeves, this is your launchpad.

What You’ll Do

Build the Buzz: Help bring big ideas to life — from drafting press materials to tracking coverage.

Find your Media Groove: Build and maintain media 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