Manager PR

Jajabor Brand Consultancy; New Delhi; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jajabor Brand Consultancy is looking for a skilled Communications Manager in New Delhi. The role involves leading a high-performing PR team and driving strategic growth through innovative public relations practices.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in communications, a proven track record in team building, and the ability to counsel senior clients effectively. Strong media relations skills are essential to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in communications with agency and corporate experience.
• Proven ability to build teams from the ground up.
• Strong media relations credentials with a high-value coverage record.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and grow a high-performing PR team.
• Lead new business efforts, including prospecting and pitching.
• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies.
• Own the operational health of the team.

Skills

New business development

Leadership

Strategic public relations planning

Client success

Communications

Public relations strategy

Strategy

Management

Job description

About The Opportunity

We're looking for a seasoned Communications Manager who brings equal strength in team building, business development, strategic thinking, and operational execution. This role goes beyond day-to-day account management: you'll build and lead a high‑performing team, shape the direction of our PR practice, and drive business growth. The ideal candidate comes with a track record of scaling teams, running efficient operations, and winning new business.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, lead, and grow a high‑performing PR team, not just manage existing headcount.
• Define team structure, hiring goals, and capability‑building priorities as the practice scales.
• Mentor and develop team members across all levels; establish clear performance expectations and growth paths.
• Foster a culture of accountability, creative ambition, and continuous learning.
• Actively coach on craft: media strategy, writing, client counsel, and presentation skills.

Business Development & Pipeline Building

• Lead and contribute to new business efforts, from prospecting and proposal development to pitch delivery.
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline; identify organic growth opportunities within existing client relationships.
• Spot whitespace opportunities across accounts and develop strategies to expand scope and value.
• Represent the agency's capabilities and positioning with credibility and conviction in client‑facing settings.
• Partner with leadership to shape the agency's go‑to‑market narrative and sector positioning.

Strategy & Client Counsel

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies across diverse sectors and audience segments.
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior clients and not just a day‑to‑day contact.
• Provide proactive counsel on issues, reputational risks, competitive landscape, and emerging trends.
• Translate business objectives into communications frameworks that deliver measurable outcomes.
• Lead senior‑level client relationships with confidence; align stakeholders and manage expectations effectively.

Operations & Practice Management

• Own the operational health of the team: resource allocation, utilization, workflow design, and delivery quality.
• Establish and refine processes that improve efficiency without sacrificing output quality.
• Manage budgets at the account and team level; identify opportunities to optimise cost and performance.
• Evaluate and implement tools or technologies that improve team productivity and reporting.
• Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks proactively; build systems that scale with the team.

Media Relations & Communications Excellence

• Drive high‑impact media strategy with a strong personal network across national, trade, and digital media.
• Oversee quality and consistency of all client‑facing outputs: press materials, messaging, pitches, and reports.
• Stay ahead of the evolving media landscape; proactively identify and brief teams on emerging formats and platforms.
• Set the editorial standard for the team; actively review and elevate written work.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with leadership, digital, and research teams to deliver integrated programmes.
• Act as a connector within the organisation, building relationships across functions and geographies.
• Contribute to agency‑wide initiatives beyond your immediate accounts: thought leadership, culture, capabilities.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years in communications, with meaningful experience spanning both agency and corporate environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build teams from the ground up, not just inherit and manage them.
• Deep grounding in corporate reputation, issues and crisis management, and strategic communications across varied sectors and audiences.
• Sector‑agnostic capability across industries and the ability to adapt quickly to new contexts.
• Strong media relations credentials with a proven track record of securing high‑value coverage.
• Proven experience owning or contributing to business development, pitches, proposals, and pipeline management.
• Operational instincts: understanding how a team runs and the ability to improve its performance.
• Confidence and credibility to counsel senior clients and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• A collaborative, solutions‑first mindset with the ability to lead through ambiguity.

Skills

• New business development
• Leadership
• Strategic public relations planning
• Client success
• Communications
• Public relations strategy
• Strategy
• Management