Senior Account Manager, Public Relations

ON PURPOSE; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth and learning opportunities

Challenging work environment

Space for personal creativity

Job summary

ON PURPOSE in New Delhi is seeking a Senior Account Manager specializing in Public Relations. The successful candidate will manage client relationships, coordinate PR activities, and develop strategic media plans. They should have over 8 years of relevant experience, particularly in sectors like healthcare and social impact.

The role emphasizes strong communication skills, media relations, and an innovative approach to client projects. Benefits include a challenging work environment and opportunities for personal growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ relevant work experience in sectors like healthcare, youth skilling, social impact.
• Proficiency in editing, writing, and formatting documents for client strategies.
• Experience managing client events at national and regional levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PR activities for client accounts.
• Develop media relations strategy and PR plans.
• Leverage existing media relationships to gain coverage.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Media Relations

New Business Development

Crisis Communication

Event Management

Education

Master's degree in Journalism/Mass Communications/Public Affairs/Public Relations

Job description

Senior Account Manager - Public Relations

Position: Senior Account Manager

Responsibilities

We’re looking for someone who’s going to win our client’s confidence by demonstrating a thorough understanding of the markets in which they operate, how the media works and a diligent approach to delivering flawless documents.

• Coordinating all PR activities in coordination with the team for the client accounts
• Developing a media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media. Developing strategic PR plans using research and insights, campaign planning methodologies and use of sophisticated measurement and evaluation tools
• Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within business and industry media
• Mapping stakeholders who’d have an interest and impact on our client’s world
• Designing pitches and storylines that would place our client’s issues at the heart of relevant conversations
• Build relationships with thought leaders to grow industry awareness
• Identifying opportunities in the media for our clients to be featured in
• Building trust within the team and providing direction to junior team members as a role model
• Working with senior team members on converting new business opportunities

• Client Relationship Management: 30%
• Media Relations: 20%
• New Business Development: 20%

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ relevant work experience in sectors like healthcare, youth skilling, social impact and progress towards Sustainable Development Goals
• Proficiency in editing, writing and formatting of documents, for e.g. final drafts of strategy documents, PR plans and proposals and reviews for client meetings
• Ability to provide advice and support our clients in navigating media in crisis communication
• Experience of successfully managing client events (press conferences, media briefings, interactions and follow-ups at national and regional level)

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree in Journalism/ Mass Communications/ Public Affairs/ Public Relations
• Experience managing large account portfolios
• Ability to integrate social media into PR plans
• Freshly brewed coffee-making skills. But don't worry, we won't judge you for it.

Benefits

• A safe, yet challenging work environment: As a high-growth company, our team members are regularly tasked with taking on more responsibility than you would typically get at a larger, more established organization.
• An investment in growth and learning: We’re bringing the best of communication techniques to solve some of India’s most troubling social issues. You’ll learn and grow with us.
• A space to make your own: If you have the talent, ambition and willingness to learn, you’ll most definitely find your own space in communications that you can own and hone.

ON PURPOSE is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability.

Interested folks may send in their resume on [e-mail]