Manager, Corporate Communications - NMIPL

Nissan Motor Iberica SA; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan in Gurgaon is seeking a Manager- Communications to drive integrated communications across product, corporate, executive, and internal functions, enhancing brand reputation and supporting business objectives.

The role requires an experienced automotive communications professional with strong writing, media relations, executive presence, and cross-functional collaboration, capable of delivering compelling content and strategic campaigns under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and verbal English communications skills.
• Experience in media relations for automotive brands.
• Ability to develop leadership messaging and executive communications.

Responsibilities

• Product Communications – plan and execute launches, updates, tech stories and campaigns.
• Corporate Communications – storytelling, reputation management, media engagement.
• Executive Communications – leadership messaging, speeches, talking points, presentations.
• Internal Communications – support employee engagement and organizational announcements.
• Media Relations – build relationships with automotive, business and mainstream media.
• Agency Management – manage agencies for proactive delivery.
• Issues & Crisis Communications – preparedness and rapid response.
• Industry Intelligence – track automotive trends and issues.
• Cross-functional Alignment – partner with Sales, Marketing, After Sales, Product Planning, HR, Legal, Manufacturing and Leadership.

Skills

Writing skills

Media relations

Executive presence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Post Graduate degree in Journalism, Public Relations, MBA or Communications or any related field

Job description

Job Title: Manager- Communications Location: Gurgaon, India

JOB PURPOSE

Summaries in one statement why this job exists; and how it contributes to the overall mission/objective of the organization. The role in Communications department will work to drive integrated communications across product, corporate, executive, and internal functions to enhance brand reputation and support business objectives. The role demands an experienced automotive communications professional with strong writing skills, media relations expertise, executive presence, and cross-functional collaboration ability.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Product Communications – Communication planning and execution for vehicle launches, product updates, technology stories and brand campaigns.
• Corporate Communications – Corporate storytelling, reputation management, thought leadership and strategic media engagement.
• Executive Communications – Develop leadership messaging, speeches, talking points, presentations, interviews and executive visibility programs.
• Internal Communications – Support employee engagement initiatives, leadership communication and organizational announcements.
• Media Relations – Build and maintain strong relationships with automotive, business and mainstream media.
• Agency Management – Manage communication agencies and ensure strategic, proactive and high-quality delivery.
• Issues & Crisis Communications – Support preparedness, stakeholder management and rapid response requirements.
• Industry Intelligence – Track automotive trends, competitor activity and emerging issues to provide actionable communication recommendations.
• Cross-functional Alignment – Partner with Sales, Marketing, After Sales, Product Planning, HR, Legal, Manufacturing and Leadership teams.

MAJOR CHALLENGES

Working on short lead times

Working with Head of Communications and cross-department heads/teams

Working with MD and President’s schedules

Working within the assigned budgets

KEY INTERACTIONS

Internal External India Management Committee Regional Comms Team Media Industry Body Officials

DIMENSIONS

• Product Communication- 30%
• Corporate Communications – 30%
• Regional Comms- 20%
• Fleet Management- 15%
• AMI and Global coordination- 5%

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Post Graduate degree in Journalism, Public Relations, MBA or Communications or any related field with 8-12 years of relevant experience.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Minimum 8-12 years of experience in a communications role, preferably in product communications for a major global automotive or auto components company or agency experience managing an auto brand and extensive experience in managing product comms. Experience should include extensive media relations experience with an emphasis on brand, corporate and product communications and a strong and acknowledged track record of results. Experience in other areas of the marketing mix e.g. above the line advertising, brand management and especially digital engagement a major plus. Excellent written and verbal English communications skills; must be able to write under pressure. Ability to synthesize complex information; understand the needs and interests of target audiences; define and articulate messages; generate effective and compelling content for a variety of vehicles (news releases, articles, Q&A documents); create and edit copy; develop and deliver effective presentations. Significant experience in formulating and managing communications strategies/plans within a complex organization. Success in building good relations with key media and securing media coverage

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & BEHAVIOURS

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to develop relationships and communicate with all levels Experience in managing multiple stakeholders and ability to manage multiple projects and demands at a time. Must have the ability to think creatively and be able to provide ideas and inspiration in communication activities Auto industry and PR industry knowledge Gurugram Haryāna India Nissan is more than a car company. We are an innovation company. We take the most innovative thinking in the industry and combine it with performance, value, efficiency, safety and style. The result: Cars that thrill you every time you get behind the wheel. With over 150 million vehicles produced globally, Nissan continues with the goal to enrich the lives of our employees and customers alike.