Deputy Manager - Corporate Communication

Essar Group; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Essar Group in Mumbai is seeking a Deputy Manager – Corporate Communication to shape and execute the company’s communication strategy. You will support the Head of Corporate Communications by managing media outreach, content creation, and internal communications, ensuring consistent brand messaging across all channels.

The role requires building strong relationships with stakeholders and the press, organizing events, and guiding speechwriting for senior leadership, while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field; Masters preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, PR, or media relations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Hindi is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Strong media network and experience handling press interactions.
• Proficiency with digital communication tools and social media platforms.
• Project management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with experience in media monitoring and reporting.
• Team player with leadership potential and collaborative approach.
• Willingness to work in Mumbai office and occasional travel for events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement corporate communication plans aligned with business objectives.
• Manage media relations, including press releases, interviews, and crisis communications.
• Oversee creation of content for digital, print, and internal platforms.
• Coordinate internal communication programs to engage employees.
• Monitor and analyze media coverage and public sentiment.
• Support senior leadership with speechwriting and presentation preparation.
• Maintain the companys brand voice and ensure consistency across all communications.
• Organize and manage corporate events, webinars, and stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align messaging with marketing and HR initiatives.
• Prepare regular communication performance reports for senior management.

Skills

English proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Media relations

Content creation

Speechwriting

Project management

Analytical mindset

Leadership potential

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Masters preferred

Tools

Media monitoring tools

CMS

Social media management

Job description

Job Description:

The Deputy Manager – Corporate Communication will support the Head of Corporate Communications in shaping and executing the companys communication strategy. Based in Mumbai, this role will manage media outreach, oversee content creation, coordinate internal communication initiatives, and ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels, while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and the press.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement corporate communication plans aligned with business objectives.
• Manage media relations, including press releases, interviews, and crisis communications.
• Oversee creation of content for digital, print, and internal platforms.
• Coordinate internal communication programs to engage employees.
• Monitor and analyze media coverage and public sentiment.
• Support senior leadership with speechwriting and presentation preparation.
• Maintain the companys brand voice and ensure consistency across all communications.
• Organize and manage corporate events, webinars, and stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align messaging with marketing and HR initiatives.
• Prepare regular communication performance reports for senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field; Masters preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, PR, or media relations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Hindi is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Strong media network and experience handling press interactions.
• Proficiency with digital communication tools and social media platforms.
• Project management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with experience in media monitoring and reporting.
• Team player with leadership potential and collaborative approach.
• Willingness to work in Mumbai office and occasional travel for events.