Communications Manager, India

Meta; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta in India seeks a Communications Manager to shape our story across business, policy and product communications in a highly regulated environment. You will lead programs, translate complex technology topics for diverse audiences, and partner with global and cross-functional teams reporting to the Director of India communications.

You will build end-to-end communications strategies, advise senior leaders, manage sensitive issues, and drive measurable impact while upholding responsible AI

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in communications across technology, policy, and business.
• Proven track record of building and running communications programs end to end.
• Strong media relationships and experience with journalists across business, technology, or policy.
• Experience advising senior leaders and managing complex or sensitive issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong judgement under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize competing workstreams based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute communications programs across business, policy, and product.
• Translate complex technology topics for diverse audiences and lead cross-functional collaboration.
• Advise senior leaders and manage sensitive issues to protect reputation.
• Develop global and regional communications initiatives with measurable impact.

Skills

13+ yrs exp

Media relationships

Executive advising

Communication skills

AI skills

Ethical AI

Global experience

Regulated industry

Job description

Meta is looking for a Communications Manager to help shape and tell our story in India, one of our strategically important markets. This role sits at the intersection of business, policy, and product communications, and will play a central part in shaping our public narrative, protecting our reputation, and navigating a complex regulatory environment. You'll build communications programs that drive business impact and translate complex technology topics for diverse audiences, partnering closely with global and cross-functional teams, and will report to the Director of India communications.

• 13+ years of experience in communications across technology, policy, and business, with deep expertise in leading strategies independently
• Proven track record of building and running communications programs end to end
• Strong media relationships and experience in working with journalists across business, technology, or policy
• Experience advising senior leaders and managing complex or sensitive issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong judgement under pressure
• Ability to prioritize competing workstreams based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs in a dynamic environment
• Experience at a technology platform or in a highly regulated or high-scrutiny industry
• Experience working across regions and with global, cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Experience spanning business, policy, and product communications.
• Experience in navigating complex regulatory or public-affairs environments