Journalist / Public Relations Manager
Key Responsibilities :
- Plan, implement and manage creative PR campaigns
- Build and maintain relationships with media, journalists and influencers
- Write and pitch compelling press releases, articles and speech drafts
- Develop strategic communication plans aligned with business goals
- Handle media queries and coordinate interviews, press meets, etc.
- Work closely with marketing, advertising, and sales teams
Preferred Candidate Profile :
Hands on experience in creating creative PR campaigns to engage with the public and media.5+ years relevant experience in PR fieldPreferably Candidates having work experience with education beat clientsStrong Media connectivity, communication skills and writingCoordinating all public relations activities.Developing PR communications plan including strategy, goals, budget and tactics.Developing a media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media.Drafting and pitching article ideas to the media.Preparing speeches, media responses, press releases, authored articles, presentations, Media Dockets, Media Summary etcWorking in tandem with a business's marketing, advertising and sales teams to ensure a cohesive message.Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree (Mass Communication, PR, Journalism or equivalent)