Public Relations Manager

Burson; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship programs

Inclusive culture

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Burson is seeking a Public Relations Manager for their Bengaluru office. The role involves developing comprehensive communication programs that meet client objectives, overseeing project execution, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and media. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years in public relations, with leadership experience. Burson offers competitive benefits and professional development opportunities in an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in public relations or communications.
• At least one year leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication programs that align with client business objectives.
• Act as day-to-day client leader and main contact.
• Oversee quality implementation for accounts.
• Write press releases and other communication materials.
• Build relationships with journalists and media.

Skills

Public relations

Strategic communication

Media relations

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communication

Job description

Public Relations Manager – Bengaluru Office

Burson, part of WPP, is a global communications leader. We are seeking a Public Relations Manager to join our client‑servicing team in Bengaluru, working within the Enterprise Technology practice. The role supports B2B clients across the enterprise technology spectrum, delivering evidence‑based communication campaigns and thought‑leadership programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive, strategic, integrated communication programs that align with client business objectives.
• Act as day‑to‑day client leader, maintaining clear communication between the client and the account team.
• Oversee quality implementation and manage time and budget constraints for one or a group of accounts.
• Serve as a key contact, counselor, and strategic thinker for client relationships.
• Make timely decisions, identifying problems and finding solutions under tight deadlines.
• Write and develop materials such as Q&A, key messages, holding statements, press releases and other communications.
• Support senior managers in resolving client issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, bloggers, and media covering client industries.
• Develop media strategies, write pitch letters, and respond to media queries.
• Stay current on social media channels, trends, and analytical tools; recommend improvements.
• Support digital media strategy implementation.
• Leverage Generative AI tools across communications programmes, especially in planning, research, ideation, and content creation.
• Acquire working knowledge of WPP proprietary AI tools.

Business Development

• Identify new business opportunities within existing and potential clients.
• Participate proactively in new‑business brainstorming and take ownership of proposal sections under senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in public relations or communications, with at least one year leading a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communication, or a related field.

Benefits

Burson offers professional development opportunities, mentorship programs, an inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation, and competitive benefits designed to reward and retain top talent.