PR Manager

Jajabor Brand Consultancy; New Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jajabor Brand Consultancy in India is seeking a proactive PR Manager to lead client accounts, mentor teams, and deliver impactful campaigns. The role requires strategic storytelling, strong media relations, and a track record of client relationship building.

You will oversee multiple portfolios, contribute to business development, and ensure campaigns are executed with excellence in a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in Public Relations or Corporate Communications.
• Prior PR agency experience is mandatory.
• Experience handling multiple clients across sectors such as Corporate, Technology, Startup, Consumer, Healthcare, Education, Lifestyle, or Public Policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day client relationships across multiple accounts.
• Develop integrated communication strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by providing strategic counsel and proactive recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and expand account scope.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality work across all accounts.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of PR professionals.
• Review content, media pitches, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Delegate work effectively while maintaining quality and timelines.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented team culture.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists across business, corporate, startup, trade, and mainstream media.
• Lead media outreach and secure meaningful coverage for clients.
• Oversee the development of press releases, media notes, bylined articles, founder profiles, thought leadership content, and key messaging.
• Monitor media trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities for clients.
• Support crisis communication and reputation management when required.
• Identify opportunities for organic growth within existing client accounts.
• Contribute strategic ideas during pitch development and client presentations.
• Build strong relationships with prospective clients and industry stakeholders.
• Track campaign performance and prepare insightful client reports.

Skills

Public relations

Strategic storytelling

Client management

Team leadership

Media relations

Written communication

Job description

About The Opportunity

We're looking for a proactive and strategic PR Manager who can lead client accounts, mentor teams, and deliver impactful communication campaigns. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment, enjoys building client relationships, and has a strong understanding of media, storytelling, and reputation management.

As a PR Manager, you'll oversee multiple client portfolios, guide junior team members, contribute to business development, and ensure campaigns are executed with excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Client Leadership & Strategy
• Lead day-to-day client relationships across multiple accounts.
• Develop integrated communication strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by providing strategic counsel and proactive recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and expand account scope.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality work across all accounts.
• Team Management & Development
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of PR professionals.
• Review content, media pitches, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Delegate work effectively while maintaining quality and timelines.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented team culture.
• Media Relations & Campaign Execution
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists across business, corporate, startup, trade, and mainstream media.
• Lead media outreach and secure meaningful coverage for clients.
• Oversee the development of press releases, media notes, bylined articles, founder profiles, thought leadership content, and key messaging.
• Monitor media trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities for clients.
• Support crisis communication and reputation management when required.
• Business Development
• Support new business opportunities through research, proposals, and pitch presentations.
• Identify opportunities for organic growth within existing client accounts.
• Contribute strategic ideas during pitch development and client presentations.
• Build strong relationships with prospective clients and industry stakeholders.
• Operations & Reporting
• Manage account profitability, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Ensure projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
• Track campaign performance and prepare insightful client reports.
• Improve internal processes and workflows to enhance team efficiency.
• Coordinate effectively with internal teams including Digital, Creative, Research, and Content.

What We're Looking For

• Strong understanding of corporate communications, media relations, and strategic storytelling.
• Excellent client servicing and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously.
• Strong media network across business, corporate, startup, and sector-specific publications.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Experience mentoring and managing junior team members.
• Ability to think strategically while ensuring flawless execution.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with attention to detail.

Requisites

• 4 - 7 years of experience in Public Relations or Corporate Communications.
• Prior PR agency experience is mandatory.
• Experience handling multiple clients across sectors such as Corporate, Technology, Startup, Consumer, Healthcare, Education, Lifestyle, or Public Policy.
• Demonstrated experience leading client relationships independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Established media relationships across national and trade publications.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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