Senior Manager - Public Relations

dentsu; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu in Mumbai is seeking a Senior Manager - Public Relations to lead strategic PR and corporate communications initiatives, strengthening brand reputation and driving media visibility across client portfolios.

The role requires a blend of strategic thinking, media relations expertise, client leadership, crisis management, and team development to deliver measurable communication outcomes. You will mentor teams and identify growth opportunities to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of PR/communications experience.
• Experience leading integrated PR campaigns.
• Strong media relations and client leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead comprehensive PR and corporate communications strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Drive integrated PR campaigns across multiple sectors and channels.
• Translate business priorities into compelling narratives and media strategies.
• Provide strategic counsel on brand reputation and media positioning.
• Identify trends and opportunities to strengthen visibility and thought leadership.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Thought leadership

Crisis communications

Team leadership

Client management

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manager - Public Relations

Exp. - 5 to 7 Yrs.

Job Description Summary

The Senior Manager - Public Relations will lead the development and execution of strategic PR and corporate communications initiatives to strengthen brand reputation, drive media visibility, and support business growth across client portfolios. This role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking, media relations expertise, client leadership, reputation management, and team management.

The incumbent will serve as a trusted communications advisor to clients and senior stakeholders, overseeing integrated PR campaigns, corporate storytelling, thought leadership, crisis communications, and reputation-building initiatives. The role will also be responsible for managing key client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, leading new business pitches, and mentoring teams to deliver measurable communication outcomes aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Communications & PR Leadership

• Develop and lead comprehensive PR and corporate communications strategies aligned with client business objectives, brand positioning, and reputation goals.
• Drive integrated PR campaigns across corporate, consumer, lifestyle, technology, and B2B sectors, as relevant to the client portfolio.
• Translate business priorities into compelling communication narratives, media strategies, and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients on brand reputation, media positioning, industry developments, and communication opportunities.
• Identify emerging trends, news opportunities, and industry developments to proactively strengthen brand visibility and thought leadership.

2. Media Relations & Thought Leadership

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior journalists, editors, media houses, influencers, digital publishers, and industry stakeholders.
• Lead proactive media engagement strategies to secure high-impact earned media coverage across print, digital, television, radio, and online platforms.
• Oversee the development of press releases, media pitches, opinion pieces, executive interviews, speeches, bylined articles, Q&As, and thought leadership content.
• Position senior executives and key spokespeople as industry thought leaders through strategic media interactions and speaking opportunities.
• Drive high-quality media engagement around corporate announcements, product launches, business milestones, and industry events.

3. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Own and strengthen senior-level client relationships, acting as a strategic partner and primary escalation point for key accounts.
• Lead client meetings, quarterly business reviews, campaign presentations, and strategic planning discussions.
• Understand client expectations, anticipate business needs, and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality communication solutions.
• Manage multiple client portfolios, budgets, timelines, and deliverables while ensuring operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver integrated, insight-led communication campaigns.

4. Reputation Management & Crisis Communications

• Develop and oversee reputation management frameworks, crisis communication strategies, and issues management plans