PR Manager

PhonePe; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accidental Insurance

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Maternity Benefit

Paternity Benefit

Adoption Assistance Program

Day-care Support Program

Relocation benefits

Transfer Support Policy

Travel Policy

Employee PF Contribution

Flexible PF Contribution

Gratuity

NPS

Leave Encashment

Higher Education Assistance

Car Lease

Salary Advance Policy

Job summary

PhonePe is hiring a Public Relations Manager to drive and shape the company’s external communications narrative. This role calls for a sharp writer and confident communicator with hands‑on experience across both corporate and agency environments.

Experience leading external communications for a startup will be an added advantage. You will conceptualize and plan PR campaigns, manage agencies, and collaborate with leadership to craft messaging that supports business goals and brand building across

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree or diploma in communications is required.
• 6-7 years’ experience in corporate communications / public relations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of the media landscape and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Close PR calendar with the PR head and stakeholders.
• Conceptualize and plan PR campaigns, analyze results and improve.
• Ensure end-to-end execution of campaigns and announcements.
• Manage and track output of external agencies.
• Build cross-functional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise leadership on messaging, forums, and channels.
• Create compelling stories using long form and digital formats.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Media landscape understanding

Education

Postgraduate degree or diploma in communications

Job description

Headquartered in India, its flagship product, the PhonePe digital payments app, was launched in Aug 2016. As of April 2025, PhonePe has over 60 Crore (600 Million) registered users and a digital payments acceptance network spread across over 4 Crore (40+ million) merchants. PhonePe also processes over 33 Crore (330+ Million) transactions daily with an Annualized Total Payment Value (TPV) of over INR 150 lakh crore.

PhonePe’s portfolio of businesses includes the distribution of financial products (Insurance,Lending, and Wealth) as well as new consumer tech businesses (Pincode - hyperlocal e-commerce and Indus AppStore Localized App Store for the Android ecosystem) in India,which are aligned with the company’s vision to offer every Indian an equal opportunity toaccelerate their progress by unlocking the flow of money and access to services.

Culture:

At PhonePe, we go the extra mile to make sure you can bring your best self to work, Everyday!. And that starts with creating the right environment for you. We empower people and trust them to do the right thing. Here, you own your work from start to finish, right from day one. PhonePe-rs solve complex problems and execute quickly; often building frameworks from scratch. If you’re excited by the idea of building platforms that touch millions, ideating with some of the best minds in the country and executing on your dreams with purpose and speed, join us!

Role:

PhonePe is hiring a Public Relations Manager to drive and shape the company’s external communications narrative. This role calls for a sharp writer and confident communicator with hands‑on experience across both corporate and agency environments. Experience leading external communications for a startup will be an added advantage.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with the PR head and the other business stakeholders to close PR calendar
• Independently conceptualize and plan PR campaigns, analyze results and suggest improvements
• Ensure end-to-end execution of the campaigns and announcements
• Manage and track the output of the external agencies
• Built strong cross‑functional relationships both with internal and external stakeholders
• Be an adviser to the leadership team and internal stakeholders on the right messaging, forums and channels to use
• Create compelling stories using long form and various digital formats of writing.

Pre-requisites:

• A postgraduate degree or diploma in communications
• Minimum 6-7 years’ experience in a corporate communications / public relations role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of the media landscape
• Ability to identify and work with external partners and agencies
• Should be able to multitask seamlessly and manage multiple projects
• Good organizational and time‑management skills
• Must be a team player who is eager to learn and grow.

PhonePe Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles)

• Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance
• Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Medical Center, Emergency Support System
• Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit Program, Adoption Assistance Program, Day-care Support Program
• Mobility Benefits - Relocation benefits, Transfer Support Policy, Travel Policy
• Retirement Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Flexible PF Contribution, Gratuity, NPS, Leave Encashment
• Other Benefits - Higher Education Assistance, Car Lease, Salary Advance Policy

Our inclusive culture promotes individual expression, creativity, innovation, and achievement and in turn helps us better understand and serve our customers. PhonePe is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equally; regardless of gender, sexual preference, religion, race, color or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or reasonable accommodation, during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process.