Public Relations Manager - Corporate & Services

Burson; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Burson Bengaluru seeks a Public Relations Manager for its Corporate & Services Practice to lead client relationships and craft integrated communications programs. You will guide junior staff, ensure delivery excellence, and collaborate with senior leaders to drive client growth.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in PR or related communications fields, strong media relations skills, and a strategic mindset. The role follows a hybrid model with office presence in Bengaluru four days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage client relationships and drive strategy.
• Strong written and verbal communications to develop media materials.
• Experience leading a small team and coordinating with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive, strategic, integrated communications programs aligning with client objectives.
• Lead day-to-day client relationships and ensure clear communication with the account team.
• Oversee quality delivery within time and budget constraints and grow client accounts.
• Develop media strategies, write pitches, and respond to media enquiries.
• Stay current on trends, social media and AI applications in communications.

Skills

Client service

Media relations

Strategic thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations or Communications

Job description

Who we are:

Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unitecutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counselin a single company –powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open,to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com

For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

More about the role:

Burson is looking for a Public Relations Manager – Corporate & Services Practice for our Bengaluru Office. The individual will join our client servicing team and work with our Corporate & Services Practice. While the practice works with clients in the auto, retail, manufacturing, education, logistics, GCCs etc, we are looking for someone with auto experience.

As a Public Relations Manager, you are expected to support day-to-day client activities and provide guidance to junior team members through ongoing counsel and effective delegation. You will contribute to Burson’s performance by managing client relationships and integrated communication (IC) programs, satisfying, and delighting clients, helping, generate new business and growing existing accounts. You are required to support our corporate strategy and your practice or office to help ensure superior client service, a winning culture and profitability.

What you’ll do:

Core job responsibilities

Client Service:

• Stay current on your clients’ businesses, industries and competitors and use your knowledge to develop comprehensive, strategic, and integrated communications programs that complement the client’s business objectives and deliver results.


• Act as a day-to-day client leader and maintain a clear and consistent communication channel between the client and the account team.


• Be actively involved and oversee quality implementation for one or a group of accounts within time and budget constraints.


• Manage client relationships and be the client’s key contact, counselor, and strategic thinker.


• Timely Decision Making – The ability to identify a problem and find solutions. Make decisions in a timely manner, using available information and under tight deadlines.


• Have strong verbal and written communication skills including development of various types of materials such as Q&A, key messages, holding statements, press release etc.


• Be able to support the senior managers and leaders in resolving client issues.


• Maintain a strong rapport with journalists/bloggers/media members who cover your clients’ industries and businesses to optimize channels.


• Help develop media strategies, write pitch letters, and respond to media queries.


• Stay updated on social media channels, trends and analytical tools and make recommendations to strengthen our capabilities.


• Support the digital media strategy implementation.


• Stay updated on social media trends and build relationships with key influencers and community contacts to optimize channels.


• You must possess a strong familiarity with how Generative AI tools are used across communications programmes, especially in planning, research, ideation, content creation, and daily operations to drive relevance and efficiency.

Business Development:

• Support the Directors and other senior leaders to identify new business opportunities within existing and potential clients.


• Be proactive during new business brainstorms and take ownership of portions of new business proposals under the guidance of Directors and senior leaders.

Experience that contributes to success:

• Minimum 4+ years of work experience in public relations or the communications industry. with at least one year leading a team.


• Graduation in Public Relations or Communication

You belong at Burson:

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.