Manager, Communications

Job Responsibilities:

1. Network PR
Planning, budget allocation and execution of various PR exercise/ activities for all entertainment brands in India and South Asia that includes for NETWORK: programming/ content, ad sales, CNE, Interactive, talent/ executive publicity and brand related communications; Be responsible for implementation of all PR activities be it on-ground events, press conferences, media interviews or any media crisis for WBD.

2. Content Development
Creative writing of all press information including press releases, pitch notes, answers to media queries, key message documents. Documentation & PR report preparation for internal circulation.

3. Lead on managing agency relationship.
Be the POC for agencies across different brand verticals and ensure end-to-end coordination and delivery across the SOW. This would be in addition to being actively involved in media relations to pitch and deliver on industry/corporate /programming etc. stories for each network and brand. Also, manage and grow media contacts and develop strong relations with senior editors / reporters in the media universe.

4. Internal communication & coordination
Stakeholder Management: Develop an effective relationship with vertical heads/spokespeople to manage their profiles in the media while also working cohesively with all departments (sales, content, marketing, research, production etc.) to get briefs for PR activities, to update all concerned on PR delivery on a regular basis. identify opportunity to position the talk points in the relevant media to promote and showcase the strength of each department.
Working with the business lead: Helping in drafting articles, speeches and internal communiques on behalf of the MD, would also mean understanding and insight of the TV & media industry.

5. Regional PR Remit
South Asia: Plan, execute any communication and strategy for South Asia market and sustain publicity with programming and sales support via media. Plan and implement strategy for any CN PR activity in Pakistan
Asia Pacific: Project lead and asset management for PR regional (any official communication of any new global appointments, communication on behalf of the company authority. Develop PR roadmap & be responsible for the entire communication of the regional project; devise & lead communication regional/worldwide on the property; draw synergies and work with all internal stakeholders on the project: content, sales, marketing, interactive, distribution to ensure project is implemented across platforms

Job Requirement:

Post Graduate Diploma in PR & Communications

Minimum 9-11 years of work experience in PR either with the agency or Corporate Communication or both.

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