Public Relations

Kia India; Sri Sathya Sai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia India Private Limited is seeking a seasoned Corporate Communications professional to manage Public Relations activities from Penukonda, Andhra Pradesh. The role reports to Head of Section [Corporate Affairs] and focuses on brand visibility, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.

With 3–8 years of experience in corporate communications or PR, you will coordinate events, visits, and content across plants, media, and communities to strengthen Kia India's corporate reputation and local

Qualifications

• PG in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Any Bachelor’s degree but preferred in Mass Communication, Journalism from a recognized university.
• Prior experience in the automotive, manufacturing, or corporate sector is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, presentation development, and communication tools.
• Exposure to media relations, CSR, community engagement, and stakeholder management will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Out-of-Home initiatives to boost brand visibility.
• Develop and implement media campaigns, press releases, and PR initiatives.
• Coordinate PR Lobby tours, factory visits, and stakeholder visits.
• Build and maintain relationships with local leaders, communities, and influencers.
• Enhance corporate reputation and local goodwill in the plant region.
• Oversee PR Lobby displays and update content for timely messaging.
• Collaborate with internal teams, agencies, and media partners.
• Support end-to-end coordination of VIP, media, government, and community visits.
• Ensure brand values reflected in all communications touchpoints.

Skills

Photography

Video Editing

Reporting Skills

Presentation Skills

Public Relations

Corporate Communication

Mass Communication

Media Relations

Education

Postgraduate degree in Mass Communication

Bachelor's degree (preferred in Mass Communication or Journalism)

Tools

MS Office

Presentation Tools

Communication Tools

Job description

Kia India Private Limited is a premier automotive manufacturer and a subsidiary of Kia Corporation. Driven by its global brand ethos "Movement that Inspires," Kia India has rapidly grown into one of the country's leading automotive brands.

Manufacturing Hub: Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Penukonda, Sri Satya sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It spans over 500+ acres and boasts a highly automated production process, an engine shop, body shop, paint shop, and assembly lines.

Core Products: We design, manufacture, and distribute globally inspired, connected, and technologically advanced vehicles tailored to the Indian and international markets.

Position Overview

Formally (Anantapur District), Andhra Pradesh

Reporting To: Head of Section [Corporate Affairs]

Function: Public Relations

Experience: 3–8 years of experience in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, or Community Engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Brand Visibility & OOH Initiatives: Support the planning and execution of Out-of-Home (OOH) initiatives to strengthen brand visibility, presence, and recall across relevant markets.
• Media & PR Support: Assist in developing and executing media campaigns, press releases, media communications, and PR initiatives aligned with the organization’s brand and corporate reputation objectives.
• Corporate Communication & Visitor Engagement: Lead the coordination of Kia India introduction presentations, PR Lobby tours, factory visits, and stakeholder visits, ensuring a professional and engaging brand experience.
• Stakeholder & Community Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with local leaders, village representatives, community influencers, and other key stakeholders in and around the plant region.
• Corporate Reputation & Local Outreach: Contribute to initiatives that strengthen the organization’s corporate reputation, local goodwill, and stakeholder confidence within the plant community and surrounding region.
• PR Lobby & Communication Assets: Oversee the maintenance, content updates, and visual presentation of PR Lobby screen displays to ensure timely and consistent communication of corporate and brand messaging.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Collaborate with internal functions, agencies, media partners, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of communication, PR, and community initiatives.
• Event & Visit Management: Support the end-to-end coordination of VIP, media, government, community, and stakeholder visits, ensuring smooth execution and adherence to corporate standards.
• Brand & Corporate Communication Excellence: Ensure all communication touchpoints and stakeholder interactions consistently reflect Kia India’s brand values, corporate identity, and commitment to the community.

• Corporate Communications & Public Relations
• Stakeholder & Community Relations
• Media Relations & Management
• Brand Communication & OOH Campaigns

Preferred Qualifications

• PG in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Any Bachelor’s degree but preferred in Mass Communication, Journalism from a recognized university.
• Prior experience in the automotive, manufacturing, or corporate sector is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, presentation development, and communication tools.
• Exposure to media relations, CSR, community engagement, and stakeholder management will be an added advantage.

Key Skills : Photography & Video Editing,Reporting Skills,Presentation Skills,Public Relations,Corporate Communication,Mass Communication,Media Relations

Position Overview

• Location: Kia India Pvt., Ltd., Penukonda Mandal, Sri Sathyasai District, Formally (Anantapur Dis)
• Designation: Asst. Manager ~ Deputy Manager