Communications Manager

Rishihood; Sonipat; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rishihood University is India's first impact-focused university seeking to shape and amplify its voice across internal and external audiences. The Communications Manager leads planning and execution of strategic communications to strengthen reputation, elevate thought leadership, and engage prospective students, parents, faculty, industry partners, media, and the wider community.

Reporting to the Assistant Director – Branding & Communications, the role collaborates with internal teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in communications, PR, content marketing, or journalism.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with adaptable tone for press releases, speeches, newsletters, social media, and executive communications.
• Strong media relations with a track record of national, business, education, and digital coverage.
• Experience developing and executing integrated communication strategies.
• PR agency background preferred
• Experience in Ed-tech or university is a plus

Responsibilities

• Strategize institutional newsletters, including LinkedIn newsletters.
• Manage agencies: drive Digital PR and coordinate with media partners.
• Oversee LinkedIn communication: leadership posts, speeches, Op-Eds, and thought leadership.
• Handle social media comment management: timely responses on inbox, comments, and reshares.
• Plan and execute admissions communications across the student lifecycle.
• Manage high-stakes communications for founders, donors, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee internal communications: copy for posters and emailers across the ecosystem.

Skills

Media relations

Content writing

Editing

PR strategy

LinkedIn management

Speechwriting

Education

Bachelor's in Communications

Master's in Public Relations

Tools

Editorial calendar

Job description

Rishihood University is India’s first impact-focussed university, founded by technocrats, philanthropists, policymakers, social and spiritual leaders, entrepreneurs, and educators. Founded with the vision of creating impactful leaders across various domains of life, Rishihood delivers a learning experience that is rooted in tradition, global in approach, and futuristic in outcomes. The university is on a mission to nurture impact-driven learners who seek truth, solve problems, and champion national transformation .

Purpose

The Communications Manager is responsible for shaping and amplifying Rishihood University's voice across internal and external audiences. This role leads the planning and execution of strategic communications that strengthen the University's reputation, elevate thought leadership, and engage prospective students, parents, faculty, industry partners, media, and the wider community.

Reporting to the Assistant Director – Branding & Communications , the Communications Manager works closely with internal teams and external agencies to ensure that every communication reflects Rishihood University's mission, values, and institutional vision.

Responsibilities

Strategize institutional newsletters : (LinkedIn newsletter and others)

Agency management: Drive Digital PR and coordinate with media partners

LinkedIn Communication Management : Manage leadership communications, including LinkedIn posts, speeches, Op-Eds, and thought leadership

Social Media Comment Management : Ensure timely responses on Inbox, comments and reshares

Admissions Emails : Plan and execute parent communications across the student lifecycle

High-Stake Communications : Manage communications for founders, donors, partners, and other key stakeholders

Internal Communications: Copy for posters and emailers across the Rishihood ecosystem

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field

4–7 years of experience in communications, PR, content marketing, or journalism.

Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone across press releases, speeches, newsletters, social media, and executive communications.

Strong media relations experience with a proven track record of securing meaningful coverage in national, business, education, and digital publications.

Experience developing and executing integrated communication strategies

PR agency background preferred

Work with an Ed-tech or university is a plus

Decision Areas

Institutional communication planning and execution.

Leadership communication strategy and thought leadership initiatives.

Media engagement and public relations activities.

Admissions and stakeholder communication journeys.

Internal communication planning and editorial governance.

Brand consistency and communication quality assurance.

KPIs

Quality, consistency, and timeliness of institutional communication across channels.

Media coverage secured through proactive PR initiatives.

Growth in leadership visibility through media coverage and thought leadership initiatives.

Improved engagement of newsletters, communication, and LinkedIn communication.

Adherence to brand standards and stakeholder satisfaction with communication quality.

• 5 days working
• 60 days of paid leaves in a year (30 ELs + 7 CLs + 7 SLs + approved national holidays)