Senior Manager – Public Relations & External Communications

Senior Manager – Public Relations & External Communications

Location :

Bangalore (Full-time)

Experience :

13+ years in PR and Communications with proven experience across both US and India markets — US media experience is a must.

About the Role :

We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished Senior Manager – Public Relations & External Communications to lead and scale our external visibility across the US and India. This role is ideal for a seasoned communications professional with deep relationships in top-tier media, sharp storytelling instincts, and a track record of securing consistent high-impact coverage in globally respected publications.

The ideal candidate will be both a strategist and an operator — someone who can shape narratives, build media trust, and elevate our brand with influential audiences across regions.

Key Responsibilities :

Media Relations :

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key journalists and editors in the US and India, especially in business, tech, and enterprise media.

Strategic Storytelling :

Craft compelling narratives aligned with our brand vision, product innovation, leadership agenda, and market momentum.

Press Coverage :

Secure high-impact coverage in tier-1 publications including :

WSJ, CNBC, Forbes, Reuters, Bloomberg, Fortune, Business Insider, TechCrunch, VentureBeat, Wired, The Information, Financial Times, Fast Company, Inc., Harvard Business Review, MIT Technology Review, Axios, The Economist, The Verge, Entrepreneur, and Quartz.

Executive Positioning :

Drive visibility and credibility for senior leaders through interviews, authored articles, speaker opportunities, and media commentary.

PR Campaigns :

Design and execute proactive and reactive media campaigns around major milestones, product launches, and relevant market moments.

Content Creation :

Write and edit high-quality press releases, media pitches, briefing documents, op-eds, and executive messaging.

Agency Management :

Manage and collaborate with PR agencies across the US and India to deliver measurable impact.

Media Monitoring & Insights :

Track media coverage, competitive narratives, and PR performance to guide future strategies.

Requirements :

13+ years of proven experience in public relations or corporate communications, preferably with a B2B technology or consulting brand.

Demonstrated success in placing stories in top-tier media across business and tech domains.

Strong and active relationships with key US-based journalists and editors.

Outstanding writing and editing skills — clear, concise, and compelling.

Deep understanding of media dynamics in both US and India.

Experience managing global communications across time zones and markets.

Self-starter with strong organizational and strategic thinking skills.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field.

Nice to Have :

Experience in AI, data science, or enterprise technology domains.

Familiarity with analyst relations and integrated comms (PR, AR, social, content).

Combination of in-house and agency experience.

What You’ll Get :

A high-impact, global-facing role in a fast-scaling AI & analytics firm.

Opportunity to define and amplify a category-leading brand in the enterprise AI space.

Autonomy, agility, and a high-performing marketing team to collaborate with.

Flexibility to innovate with storytelling formats and platforms.