Senior Manager-Public Relations( Automobile)

dentsu; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu in Gurugram seeks a Senior Manager - Public Relations to lead strategic PR initiatives, oversee integrated campaigns, and drive client success. The role requires 7+ years in PR or integrated communications, with a track record of advising senior leaders and managing high-profile accounts.

You will mentor teams, collaborate across media, digital, and strategy functions, and help shape clients’ reputations while delivering measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in Public Relations or integrated communications.
• Experience advising senior leaders and managing client relationships.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced agency or corporate setting.
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• MBA or related master's preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in PR/Mass Comm/Journ./Marketing.
• Professional certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic PR and integrated communications initiatives.
• Advise senior clients on planning, reputation management, and media strategy.
• Lead campaigns across earned, owned, shared, and digital channels.
• Direct development of proposals, briefs, and client deliverables.
• Build long-term relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Monitor campaign results and optimize accordingly.

Skills

Public relations

Integrated communications

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations / Mass Communication / Journalism

MBA / Master's in related field

Job description

Job Posting Title - Senior Manager - Public Relations

Exp. - 7+ Years

Location- Gurugram

Job Description Summary

The role is responsible for leading the strategic direction and growth of the Public Relations practice by delivering integrated communication solutions that enhance brand reputation and drive business impact. This role serves as a trusted advisor to clients, builds long-term partnerships, oversees multi-channel communication programs, and drives operational excellence across client portfolios. This role plays a critical role in developing industry expertise, fostering innovation, mentoring teams, and positioning the organization as a leader in the evolving communications landscape.

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic public relations and integrated communications initiatives that align with client business objectives and strengthen brand reputation.
• Serve as a senior advisor to clients by providing strategic counsel on communication planning, reputation management, stakeholder engagement, and media strategy.
• Lead and oversee the successful delivery of integrated communication campaigns across earned, owned, shared, and digital media channels.
• Direct the development of communication strategies, campaign proposals, creative briefs, presentations, reports, and other client deliverables, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with senior client stakeholders, identifying opportunities to strengthen partnerships and expand business engagements.
• Drive sector-specific expertise by developing strong market knowledge and industry relationships.
• Foster collaboration across Public Relations, Creative, Digital, Social Media, Strategy, and Client Services teams to deliver integrated, insight-driven communication solutions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams by promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, innovation, and professional growth.
• Monitor campaign effectiveness and client satisfaction through regular reviews, performance metrics, and stakeholder feedback, implementing improvements where necessary.
• Stay informed on evolving communication trends, consumer behavior, media platforms, emerging technologies, and marketing innovations to continuously enhance service offerings.
• Champion innovation by introducing new communication approaches, tools, and best practices that improve campaign effectiveness and client value.
• Represent the organization as a thought leader by contributing innovative ideas, industry insights, market perspectives, and intellectual capital that strengthen the agency's reputation and market positioning.
• Support business development initiatives through strategic pitches, capability presentations, client retention efforts, and the identification of new growth opportunities.

Experience & Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Integrated Communications, or a PR/Integrated Marketing agency.
• Proven experience managing strategic client relationships and advising senior business leaders on communication and reputation strategies.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple client portfolios within a fast-paced agency or corporate environment.
• Proven ability to drive business growth through client retention, account expansion, and strategic communication initiatives.
• Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and a passion for innovation, industry trends, and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in public relations, Mass Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree (MBA, Public Relations, Communications, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Professional certifications in Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Digital Marketing, or Crisis Communication are desirable.