Strategic Communications, Specialist

Vanguard; Hyderabad; In loco; INR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Vanguard India is seeking a highly strategic Strategic Communications Specialist to lead executive communications, external communications, and stakeholder engagement initiatives from our Hyderabad office. The role focuses on developing and executing plans that strengthen reputation and elevate employer and corporate branding.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with senior leaders to create impactful messaging, guiding change management communications, and managing external PR activities

Competenze

• 5-8 years of experience in Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Executive Communications, or related functions.
• Proven experience supporting CXO-level Executive Communications and leadership messaging initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing external communications, media relations, public relations, and industry engagement programs.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute strategic communications plans aligned with priorities and business objectives.
• Partner with senior leaders to craft leadership messaging, narratives, presentations, speeches, and talking points.
• Lead executive communications initiatives to enhance visibility and stakeholder engagement.

Conoscenze

Strategic Communications

Executive Communications

Public Relations

Stakeholder Management

Formazione

Master’s Degree in English/Journ/Public Relations

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications/Marketing/Journalism

Descrizione del lavoro

About Vanguard

Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to tens of millions of individual investors around the globe-directly, through workplace plans, and through financial intermediaries.

Vanguard India

Vanguard's office in India is a significant milestone in our global expansion. We are committed to establishing an enduring technology center in Hyderabad, Telangana and are excited to be adding talent who will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), mobile, and cloud-based technologies that drive our business outcomes and deliver a world-class experience for our clients.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly strategic, collaborative, and communications-driven Strategic Communications Specialist (CS02) to lead executive communications, external communications, public relations, industry positioning, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

This role will be responsible for developing and executing communication plans that strengthen organizational reputation, enhance leadership visibility, support business transformation initiatives, and elevate employer and corporate brand positioning.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Executive Communications

• Develop and execute strategic communications plans that align with organizational priorities and business objectives.


• Partner with senior leaders and executives to create impactful leadership messaging, strategic narratives, presentations, speeches, talking points, and communication materials.


• Lead executive communications initiatives that enhance leadership visibility and stakeholder engagement.


• Support change management programs through effective communication planning and execution.


• Translate complex business initiatives into clear, compelling, and audience-focused communications.

External Communications & Public Relations

• Lead external communications programs focused on increasing organizational visibility and strengthening corporate reputation.


• Manage public relations activities, media engagement strategies, press releases, leadership interviews, and thought leadership campaigns.


• Develop and maintain relationships with media partners, journalists, industry influencers, and external communication agencies.


• Support government relations and industry engagement initiatives through targeted communications strategies.


• Drive industry positioning efforts by identifying opportunities to showcase organizational expertise and leadership.

Industry Relations, Sponsorships & Brand Positioning

• Manage strategic partnerships with industry associations, professional bodies, and external organizations.


• Coordinate sponsorship opportunities, industry events, conferences, and executive participation programs.


• Develop communication plans to maximize visibility and business impact from sponsorships and external events.


• Support annual communications calendars, event communications, and corporate branding initiatives.


• Strengthen the organization's presence across industry forums and key stakeholder networks.

Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop communication strategies to support organizational transformation, business transition, and transfer planning initiatives.


• Drive stakeholder engagement plans that foster alignment across global teams and business functions.


• Partner with leaders to assess communication requirements and implement tailored engagement approaches.


• Ensure consistent messaging across multiple stakeholder groups and geographic regions.


• Support internal office events and key business initiatives through structured communication planning.

Project Management & Communications Operations

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, governance, and measurement of communications programs and campaigns.


• Manage relationships with communication agencies, PR firms, and external vendors.


• Develop communication roadmaps, content calendars, campaign plans, and reporting mechanisms.


• Monitor communication effectiveness through performance metrics and stakeholder feedback.


• Ensure timely execution of communication deliverables while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in English, Journalism, Mass Communication, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, or a related field preferred.


• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English Literature, Public Relations, or a related discipline.


• 5-8 years of experience in Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Executive Communications, or related functions.


• Proven experience supporting CXO-level Executive Communications and leadership messaging initiatives.


• Demonstrated experience managing external communications, media relations, public relations, and industry engagement programs.


• Experience working with communication agencies, PR agencies, and external vendors.


• Strong stakeholder management experience across global and cross-functiona