PR & Strategic Communications Manager - Australian Healthcare EdTech

Academically Global; India; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Academically Global seeks a Senior PR & Strategic Communications Manager to drive public relations, corporate branding, media relations and personal branding for the organisation and its founder. You will shape nationwide and international media presence, particularly in India and Australia, and work with leadership to secure high-impact coverage.

You will develop strategic communications, media pitches, press releases and thought leadership opportunities while maintaining a consistent brand

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in PR, corporate communications, media relations or brand management.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proven track record securing media coverage in newspapers, magazines, TV or digital media.
• Strong relationships with journalists, editors and media professionals.
• Experience managing founder or executive personal branding is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead public relations, corporate branding, media relations and personal branding initiatives for Academically Global and its founder.
• Establish a strong national and international media presence in India and Australia.
• Develop and execute strategic PR campaigns and press materials.
• Pitch stories to leading media and manage media partnerships.
• Coordinate interviews, events, reporting and monthly PR strategies.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Brand management

Storytelling

English comms

Job description

Senior PR & Strategic Communications Manager

Corporate Branding | Media Relations | Founder & Personal Branding | India & Australia

Organisation: Academically Global

Location: Dehradun / Delhi NCR, India

Experience: Minimum 5 years (7+ years preferred)

Employment Type: Full-time

Travel: Willingness to travel across India, whenever required.

ABOUT ACADEMICALLY GLOBAL

Academically Global is an international healthcare education and career development organisation headquartered in Sydney, Australia , with corporate offices in Dehradun and Hyderabad, India .

Led by Dr. Akram Ahmad, PhD (University of Sydney, Australia) , Academically Global helps doctors, dentists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, nurses and other healthcare professionals explore international career opportunities, prepare for overseas licensing examinations and build successful global careers.

Our vision is to empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills and opportunities to build careers across international borders.

ABOUT THE FOUNDER - A STORY WORTH TELLING

From a farming family in a small town in Uttar Pradesh to building an international education organisation.

The journey of our founder, Dr. Akram Ahmad , is a story of ambition, perseverance, education and transformation.

Born into a farming family in Sahaswan, Budaun district, Uttar Pradesh, and educated in a Hindi-medium government school, Dr. Akram began his journey with humble beginnings and big aspirations. Through determination, hard work and a commitment to education, he progressed from pharmacy education in India to earning a PhD from the University of Sydney, Australia.

His professional journey spans India, Malaysia and Australia, with experience in academia, clinical pharmacy, research and entrepreneurship.

Today, he is an academician, healthcare entrepreneur, educator and founder of Academically Global, with:

• 1M+ followers across social media platforms.
• A Wikipedia page and several prestigious awards and recognitions.
• An international academic and professional background.
• A growing healthcare education organisation serving professionals across multiple countries.
• A mission to create opportunities for healthcare professionals and contribute to the development of his hometown.

His story is not just about professional success. It is about the power of education, the sacrifices behind achievement, and the desire to give back to society.

Now, we want to take this story to the world!

THE ROLE - WHAT WILL YOU DO?

We are looking for an ambitious, creative and strategically minded Senior PR & Strategic Communications Manager to lead public relations, corporate branding, media relations and personal branding initiatives for Academically Global and its founder.

You will work closely with the founder and leadership team to establish a strong national and international media presence.

1. Corporate PR & Media Relations - Academically Global

• Develop and execute strategic PR campaigns for Academically Global in India and Australia.
• Build strong relationships with journalists, editors, newspapers, television channels, magazines and digital media platforms.
• Secure meaningful media coverage in leading national and international publications.
• Develop press releases, media pitches, corporate announcements and news stories.
• Position Academically Global as a recognised international healthcare education and career development brand.
• Identify opportunities for media partnerships, industry collaborations and corporate features.

2. Founder Branding & Personal PR - Dr. Akram Ahmad

• Develop and execute a comprehensive personal branding and media strategy for Dr. Akram Ahmad.
• Position him as an international educationist, academician, healthcare entrepreneur, thought leader and social-impact advocate.
• Identify opportunities for interviews, newspaper features, television appearances, podcasts and documentaries.
• Pitch his personal journey and achievements to influential media.
• Develop compelling narratives around his journey from a farming family in Uttar Pradesh to international academic and entrepreneurial success.
• Secure opportunities for keynote speeches, expert panels, business forums and prestigious industry events.
• Build his thought leadership through opinion articles, interviews, expert commentary and published features.

3. Media Coverage

• Build relationships with leading media houses.
• Pitch stories to publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Economic Times, Business Standard, Hindustan Times, The Times of India, YourStory, The Better India, BBC, SBS Australia and other relevant media platforms.
• Identify opportunities for founder interviews, business profiles, human-interest stories and expert contributions.
• Develop strategic media campaigns around company milestones, achievements, awards and social-impact initiatives.

4. Storytelling & Reputation Management

• Identify newsworthy stories from the founder's personal journey, professional achievements and entrepreneurial experiences.
• Develop powerful stories around education, healthcare careers, international mobility and entrepreneurship.
• Highlight student success stories, organisational achievements and the impact of Academically Global.
• Develop narratives around the founder's vision to improve educational opportunities in his hometown.
• Maintain consistent brand positioning and reputation across media platforms.

5. Strategic Communications & Networking

• Work closely with the marketing, content, branding and leadership teams.
• Coordinate media interviews, press conferences, events and public appearances.
• Develop and maintain a strong media contact database.
• Monitor media coverage, brand mentions and PR performance.
• Prepare monthly PR strategies, media calendars and performance reports.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Brand Management or Personal Branding.
• Candidates with 7-10 years of relevant experience will be preferred.
• Proven experience securing media coverage in reputed newspapers, magazines, television channels or digital publications.
• Strong relationships with journalists, editors and media professionals.
• Experience managing the personal branding of founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs or senior executives will be a significant advantage.
• Excellent English communication, storytelling, content writing and presentation skills.
• Understanding of the Indian media landscape; exposure to Australian and international media will be an advantage.
• Strong networking, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership and deliver measurable results.
• Willingness to travel within India and internationally whenever required.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

We would particularly welcome applications from professionals who have worked with:

• Reputed PR and communications agencies.
• National newspapers, television channels and digital media organisations.
• Corporate communications and brand management teams.
• Founder branding and executive communications agencies.
• Education, healthcare, technology or entrepreneurship-focused organisations.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

We are looking for someone who can:

• Get Academically Global featured in leading media.
• Take Dr. Akram Ahmad's story to influential business and mainstream publications.
• Build strong relationships with journalists and editors.
• Establish a consistent media presence in India and Australia.
• Create meaningful opportunities for interviews, awards, speaking engagements and thought leadership.
• Turn achievements, experiences and inspiring stories into impactful media coverage.

We are not looking for someone who simply knows how to post on social media. We need a PR professional who knows how to build reputations, create stories and get those stories heard.