Public Relations Manager/ Senior Manager

Consocia Advisory; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Consocia Advisory is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager in Delhi to lead external communications and public relations for key clients. You will shape narratives, identify media opportunities, and manage relationships with journalists.

The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of agency experience, strong English communication, and a background in Mass Communication or an MBA. Role involves team leadership, client engagement, and delivering PR plans.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Graduate in any discipline; Masters preferred.
• Excellent command of English; understanding of local media landscape.
• Preference for BFSI client exposure.

Responsibilities

• Manage external communication and public relations for clients.
• Drive brand stories, identify narratives, and select media channels.
• Engage with media/journalists and manage relationships on behalf of clients.
• Lead and mentor the team; train juniors and interns for growth.
• Ensure daily client contact and timely media-related inputs.
• Develop pitch notes, press releases, and media materials.
• Coordinate reports, plans, and media intelligence for clients.

Skills

Media relations

Client servicing

English communication

Team leadership

Education

Masters in Mass Communication or MBA

Graduate in any discipline

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

We are a fast-growing Reputation Management Advisory, promoted by CXOs from leading Indian and global organisations, with 120+ years of collective experience. Our expertise spans Reputation Management, Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR.

We are looking for passionate, entrepreneurial professionals with 8-10 years of agency experience to join our growing team.

DESIGNATION: Manager/ Senior Manager

REPORTING TO: Associate Director

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage external communication and public relations for clients and influence stakeholder perception about the company.
• Drive the brand story right from identifying the stories, preparing the narratives, identifying appropriate channels and delivering the right media mix.
• Look at out of the box initiatives to enhance reputation, media visibility and positioning of the Company and its brand(s).
• Engage and manage relationships with the media/journalists on behalf of the clients.
• Team management: build and expand teams, mentor juniors; train freshers as part of their career growth

OPERATIONAL ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES / KRAS

• Ensuring daily contact with the client
• Daily / weekly research on client / competition, understanding client business & business imperatives
• Supporting the account lead from time to time
• Identify and provide relevant inputs for media stories, regular participation in industry stories
• Maintain daily client for operations and media related work
• Finalisation of press release, background information, product notes, bio-profiles etc.
• Develop pitch notes, briefing documents (except as specified otherwise)
• Creating first drafts of FAQ's, Authored Articles, media quotes, reviews, plans, media profiles and Q&A's
• Research primary & secondary information related to clients products and services for media pitching.

Media Relations (50%)

• Daily engagement with journalists: Media relations across mainline, financials, wires, television, online, trade and new media
• Identify and deliver regular media opportunities based on client sectors
• Regular updation of media list with the most recent journalist covering a particular client sector
• Daily/weekly media intelligence gathering and reporting back to the client / internal teams
• Building favourable relationships with journalists for the benefit of organisation
• Proficiency and relationships with regional language media will be an added advantage

Reports & Processes (25%)

• Ensure timely delivery of daily reports, weekly reports, month reports, reviews and plans
• Ensure WIP meetings, daily/monthly planning calls are done
• Ensure MOM are shared within 48 hours with the client

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

• 8-10 years of relevant professional experience
• Graduate in any discipline
• Masters in Mass Communication or MBA will be an added advantage
• Good command over verbal and written English
• Understanding of the local media landscape
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Candidates with experience working with BFSI clients will be given preference

The ideal candidate will have:

• media relations and client servicing experience
• Excellent execution and problem-solving skills
• A creative, entrepreneurial and go-getting mindset
• Ability to independently manage client mandates and media engagement
• Strong team spirit, ownership and a willingness to learn

The role will be a key point of contact for day-to-day client engagement and media relations, ensuring timely and effective delivery of approved PR plans.