Director Media Public Relations

Head – PR, Media Relations & Corporate Communications

Location: Gurgaon

Seeking a highly accomplished and influential communications leader to head the Group’s Public Relations, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Brand Reputation, and Strategic Communications functions at the highest level.

The role requires a seasoned professional with deep media networks, exceptional crisis management expertise, strong stakeholder influence, and a proven track record of shaping public perception for large, high-visibility organizations. The candidate will serve as the strategic communications advisor to the leadership team and drive reputation management across traditional, digital, and social platforms.

Key Responsibilities

1. Group Corporate Communications Leadership

• Lead the overall Corporate Communications, PR, Media Relations, and Reputation Management strategy for the Group.
• Act as the principal communications advisor to senior leadership and promoters.
• Drive unified communication strategies across businesses, regions, and stakeholder groups.

2. Strategic Media & Public Relations

• Build and strengthen high-level relationships with top-tier media houses, editors, journalists, broadcasters, and industry influencers.
• Lead strategic media outreach, brand positioning, and corporate visibility initiatives at national and international levels.
• Shape narratives that strengthen corporate image, leadership positioning, and market influence.

3. Crisis Management & Reputation Protection

• Lead all crisis communication and high-risk reputation management initiatives for the organization.
• Develop proactive crisis preparedness frameworks, rapid response protocols, and issue mitigation strategies.
• Manage sensitive situations involving media scrutiny, public perception, and stakeholder concerns with strategic precision.

4. Executive & Leadership Communications

• Drive executive communication strategies for promoters and senior leadership.
• Oversee leadership interviews, keynote opportunities, public appearances, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Ensure strategic alignment of leadership messaging across all communication channels.

5. Digital Reputation & Social Influence

• Lead enterprise-wide online reputation management and digital communication strategies.
• Monitor public sentiment, media narratives, and social conversations impacting brand perception.
• Develop impactful social PR and digital engagement campaigns to enhance visibility and credibility.

6. Stakeholder & Investor Engagement

• Manage strategic communication with investors, institutional stakeholders, partners, government bodies, and external agencies.
• Lead communication planning for major announcements, partnerships, investments, and corporate developments.
• Strengthen stakeholder trust through transparent and impactful communication initiatives.

7. Brand Building & High-Impact Campaigns

• Lead large-scale corporate branding, image-building, and integrated communication campaigns.
• Drive high-visibility PR initiatives, marquee events, and strategic brand partnerships.
• Enhance market positioning through innovative storytelling and impactful brand communication.

8. Celebrity, Influencer & Strategic Alliances

• Lead celebrity engagement, influencer collaborations, and strategic ambassador programs.
• Build relationships with high-profile personalities and manage large-scale endorsement initiatives.
• Drive campaigns that deliver strong media visibility, audience engagement, and brand equity.

9. Agency, Budget & Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor high-performing communications, PR, and digital reputation teams.
• Manage national PR agencies, communication consultants, and strategic media partners.
• Oversee annual communication budgets, planning frameworks, and performance measurement systems.

Exceptional Candidates May reach out to +919718320368