Public Relations Executive

The Job Shop - India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Job Shop - India is seeking a dynamic Public Relations professional to lead corporate communications and media outreach from Mumbai. You will shape PR strategies, pitch to media, draft releases, and drive brand visibility for clients.

Key duties include managing client relationships, coordinating with teams, and organizing PR events. Travel may be required to support campaigns and media interactions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Public Relations, preferably in Corporate Communications, within a PR, advertising, or marketing agency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Strong media networking and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and deliver effective PR campaigns.
• Good organisational, coordination, and multitasking abilities.
• Flexibility to travel as required for PR events, media interactions, and client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective PR strategies and corporate communication plans.
• Establish, build, and maintain strong relationships with media professionals and journalists.
• Conduct regular media interactions and generate positive media coverage through effective pitching.
• Draft and disseminate press releases, client responses, internal briefs, and proactive story pitches.
• Drive brand building and enhance clients' media presence through strategic communication.
• Manage day-to-day PR activities and coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Plan, organise, manage, and attend PR events, media meets, and related activities.
• Ensure seamless client servicing and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify opportunities for proactive media engagement and brand visibility.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Campaign management

Job description

• Develop and execute effective PR strategies and corporate communication plans.
• Establish, build, and maintain strong relationships with media professionals and journalists.
• Conduct regular media interactions and generate positive media coverage through effective pitching.
• Draft and disseminate press releases, client responses, internal briefs, and proactive story pitches.
• Drive brand building and enhance clients' media presence through strategic communication.
• Manage day-to-day PR activities and coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Plan, organise, manage, and attend PR events, media meets, and related activities.
• Ensure seamless client servicing and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify opportunities for proactive media engagement and brand visibility.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience in Public Relations, preferably in Corporate Communications, within a PR, advertising, or marketing agency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Strong media networking and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and deliver effective PR campaigns.
• Good organisational, coordination, and multitasking abilities.
• Flexibility to travel as required for PR events, media interactions, and client meetings.