Manager – Public Relations & Communications

Ashoka University; Sonipat; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashoka University in Sonipat, Haryana is seeking a Public Relations & Communications Manager to shape the university’s profile, brand, and external visibility. You will coordinate across internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely, accurate communications that align with our vision and brand ethos.

The role involves internal communications, outreach, events, and building external networks, reporting to the Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree with 6-8 years of relevant work experience.
• Diploma in journalism, advertising, PR or comparative qualification are essential.
• Exceptional writing and oratory skills, ability to multi-task and deliver consistently.

Responsibilities

• Curate and generate content for Ashoka’s website and newsletter.
• Proven track record of working with media and direct networks.
• Create and deliver an internal newsletter monthly to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong writing

Oratory skills

Multi-tasking

Collaborative

Punctual

Energetic

Team player

Detail-oriented

Creative

Networking

Education

Bachelor/Master degree

Diploma in journalism/advertising/PR

Job description

Manager – Public Relations & Communications

Location: Ashoka University, Sonipat, Haryana (Delhi-NCR)

Department: Brand & Communication

Reports To: Director

Role Type: Full-time · [Permanent]

Experience: 6-8 years

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Public Relations and Communications Manager will play a key role in shaping Ashoka University’s profile, reputation, brand, media presence, and external communications. Working across internal and external stakeholders, the role will ensure accurate and timely communication while identifying opportunities to strengthen Ashoka’s external visibility. The role will also support internal communications, outreach, and events, while ensuring all communication remains aligned with the University’s vision, mission, and brand ethos.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to curate and generate content like blogs, articles, and opinion pieces for Ashoka’s website and newsletter
• Proven track record of working with media and strong evidence of direct networks
• Create and deliver an internal newsletter every month which is sent to all internal and external stakeholders
• Internal communications engagement including liaising with various departments, centres, academic and non-academic staff, and other stakeholders
• Capacity for networking to establish effective working relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to take the initiative, manage high workloads and deliver outputs to agreed deadlines

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree with 6-8 years of relevant work experience
• Possesses exceptional writing and oratory skills, can multi-task efficiently and deliver consistently
• Diploma in journalism, advertising, PR or comparative qualification are essential
• Collaborative, punctual, energetic, willing to learn, team-player, detail and action-oriented, and creative
• Capacity for networking to establish effective working relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Who You Are

• You are a strong writer and storyteller who can create engaging content across platforms.
• You have established relationships with media and are confident in building external networks.
• You are a collaborative communicator who can engage effectively with diverse internal stakeholders.
• You are proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Check out the Ashoka Website to know more : https://www.ashoka.edu.in/