Assistant Manager – Media Relations & Client Servicing

JD for Asst. Manager – Media Relations & Client Servicing

Manager-Media Relation & Client Servicing acts as a bridge between their employer or client and masses. They establish and maintain good-natured, cooperative relationships with the news media, consumers, government, local communities and other public-interest groups.

Manager-Media Relation & Client Servicing uses a wide range of media to build and sustain a good image for a company, organization or brand through planned publicity campaigns and PR activities. The goal is to drive sustainable growth to the PR Department and forging strong relationships with clients.

Desired experience: 3 to 4 Years

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Journalism or Mass Comm. or PR

The Basic requirements

• 3-4 years of experience in handling Chandigarh Media is a must
• Excellent communication skills
• PR and working in agency background will be preferred
• New Business process participation
• Pleasant personality

Job Responsibilities:

• Define the objectives and targets of PR department. Planning publicity strategies and campaigns
• Analyse and update with the trends in the industry
• Writing, editing and distributing news releases to target media
• Newspaper tracking and monitoring in defined timeline
• Dealing with enquiries and exploring from the media, press, and related organizations
• Speaking publicly at interviews, press conferences and presentations
• Providing clients with information about new promotional opportunities and current PR campaigns progress
• Organizing and attending promotional events such as open days, exhibitions, tours and visits. Analysing media coverages
• Commissioning or undertaking relevant market research
• Liaison with professional bodies, government authorities and trade associations
• Training & development of the PR Team
• Liaising with clients, managerial and journalistic staff about budgets, timescales and objectives
• Establishing good image of the organization in a periodic manner
• Conduct market intelligence and pulse the public opinion about the company to Senior Management

Job Requirements:

• Understand the requirement of the company, client and media
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing. Be a good Public Speaker. Content writing (provide samples, presentation skills)
• Creative & Initiative taker. Ability to prioritize and plan effectively. Think logically during crisis
• Awareness of different media agendas. Writing press releases, press briefings, etc.
• Organize and Manage news/press conferences. Deal with feature and regional media
• Be aware about the clients’ competitors and its presence and activities in the market
• Produce company’s newsletters
• Docket Management for each client on monthly basis
• Able to do strategic planning. Strong with ideation and story idea generation
• Creative & Initiative taker. Ability to prioritize and plan effectively. Think logically during crisis
• New Business process participation
• Excellent time management

Interview Process: HR interview followed by Department Head & Management

Salary Details: Up to Rs. 4.2 LPA – 5.4 LPA+ performance in the interview + conveyance

Location: Chandigarh