Public Relations Manager

Ruder Finn India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruder Finn India seeks a seasoned PR professional to lead client programs in Bengaluru, guiding bold, digital-first campaigns and trusted counsel to senior stakeholders.

You will nurture client relationships, mentor junior teams, shape media strategies, and ensure high-quality deliverables across traditional and social channels.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years’ PR/communications experience, ideally agency-side.
• Strong client servicing and project management skills.
• Proven experience in media relations and digital-first campaigns.
• Experience in handling B2B sector clients.
• Excellent writing and storytelling ability.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset and ability to counsel clients.
• Team player with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for clients, building strong relationships.
• Translate client needs into actionable PR strategies and deliverables.
• Develop media strategies and secure coverage across channels.

Skills

PR/communications

Client servicing

Media relations

Digital-first campaigns

B2B sector experience

Writing & storytelling

Leadership potential

Job description

Ruder Finn is one of the world’s largest independent communications agencies. Born in New York in 1948 with a restless ‘What’s Next’ spirit that still drives us today, it was one of the first PR agencies in the world. From bold ideas to breakthrough storytelling, we help brands, leaders, and causes stay ahead in a world that never stands still.

In India, our journey has been nothing short of electric. In just 7 years, we’ve scaled from a boutique agency to one of the fastest-growing large agencies in the country. Along the way, we’ve built a culture where people grow, experiment, and shine, proven by consistently leading the people and campaign award wins. With 250+ awards in the last 5 years and titles like Mid-Sized Agency of the Year and Large Agency of the Year (multiple times), we’re not just part of the conversation. We’re shaping it.

Why Ruder Finn India?

At Ruder Finn, we don't just do PR - we shape what's next. Here's why you'll love being part of our story:

• Tech at the core: Whether it's healthcare, consumer, or corporate, we bring a tech-first lens to everything we do. From RF.AIO to our Tech Lab and RF Studio, innovation isn't a department here, it's a mindset.
• Talent comes first: We believe in meritocracy and back it up by investing heavily in learning, development, and young leadership. If you've got the drive, you'll get the stage.
• Living "What's Next": Curiosity and hunger füel us. We don't wait for trends; we build them.
• Punching above our weight: From social-first storytelling for global icons like Meta and Adobe, to high-energy campaigns with LGP and MG - we play in big leagues with bold ideas.
• Work hard, play harder: Yes, we deliver for our clients, but we're equally passionate about telling our own story. #LifeAtRF is about creativity, camaraderie, and culture - and our people bring it alive every day. Check it out- https://www.instagram.com/ruderfinnindia/

This is your chance to step into a role that’s as dynamic as the brands you’ll work with. You’ll lead bold campaigns, mentor a team of curious, high-energy talent, and drive ideas that don’t just get heard, they spark conversation. Think of it as a front-row seat to transformation: shaping strategies, championing digital-first storytelling, and making an impact that lasts. If you’re hungry for growth, ready to challenge the status quo, and excited to be a trusted advisor to senior leadership, this is where it happens

What You’ll Do

Be the Client’s Confidant (and Challenger)

• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for clients, building strong and trusted relationships.
• Translate client needs into actionable strategies and deliverables that drive results.
• Develop media strategies, pitch stories, and secure impactful coverage across channels.

Turn Campaigns into Conversations

• Design and manage integrated, digital-first campaigns with creativity and precision.
• Draft press materials, bylines, briefing documents, and social-first content.
• Track campaign performance, create reports, and provide actionable insights to clients.

Coach with Curiosity

• Lead and guide Account Executives and Associates, helping them learn, grow, and deliver their best work.
• Foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and accountability within your team.
• Share knowledge and expertise to build capability across the group.

Keep Brands Culturally Loud

• Stay ahead of PR, digital, and cultural trends, and apply them to your clients’ advantage.
• Bring fresh thinking to brainstorms and campaign planning, blending data and creativity.
• Champion social and influencer strategies alongside traditional media.

Keep the Chaos Classy

• Manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables with discipline.
• Ensure quality of all client-facing materials before they leave the door.
• Track account profitability and flag opportunities for upsell or expansion.

What We Expect from You:

• 4–5 years’ PR/communications experience, ideally agency-side.
• Strong client servicing and project management skills.
• Proven experience in media relations and digital-first campaigns.
• Experience in handling b2b sector/client.
• Excellent writing and storytelling ability.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the confidence to counsel clients.
• Team player and mentor with strong leadership potential.