Head of Brand Storytelling & Public Image

Overview :

Founded in 2010, Ekya Schools is a chain of progressive K-12 schools in Bangalore, India, offering Kindergarten & Montessori and Grades 1-12 affiliated to CBSE, ICSE and Cambridge IGCSE. With our in-house curriculum, students experience a rich learning journey designed to challenge, engage, and excite. By drawing on the legacy of the CMR Group of Institutions and the innovative, immersive methods of school systems worldwide, the Ekya Schools were instituted with one aim – to teach children not just what to learn but how to learn. Here, knowing how to learn is a skill and the key to creating lifelong learners with the means to adapt and thrive in a constantly changing world.

As part of our commitment to reimagining education, Ekya Schools launched the Purpose-Based Schools in AY 2025–26, a new chain of K–12 institutions centered on thematic learning. These thematic schools enable students to develop expertise in specific areas of interest from an early age.

The first of these, Ekya Nava, is a School of Innovation, Creativity, and Design that empowers the next generation of thinkers, innovators, scientists, product leaders, changemakers, and technopreneurs. At Nava, students are encouraged to pursue their passions and develop expertise from an early age through future-forward, hands-on experiential programs. By harnessing technology and design thinking, Nava helps students learn differently, present their learning in new ways, and build a mindset that enables them to make connections across disciplines and apply their knowledge to real-world challenges.

Role Purpose :

The Head - Creative, Communication and Public Relations is responsible for shaping and amplifying the brand voice of the institution across all channels, creative, digital, and public-facing. This role oversees two multidisciplinary creative teams and the PR function, ensuring alignment between brand storytelling, communication strategy, and media engagement.

The role spans a diverse and expanding portfolio of brands, including Ekya Schools, Ekya Early Years, Ekya Nava, FIND, CMR National Pre University, CMR National Public School, Ekya Professional Development Institute, Ekya Vana, and Ekya Vana Early Years , with the view to further brands being added as we grow. As the custodian of this multi-brand ecosystem, the Head drives innovative campaigns, strengthens stakeholder trust, and manages both proactive and responsive communication. The role requires balancing strategic foresight with creative excellence, while maintaining brand consistency and distinction across all entities.

Roles & Responsibilities :

Strategic Leadership & Brand Governance :

• Define and execute the overall brand, communication, and PR strategy in line with institutional goals.
• Ensure cohesive yet distinct brand identities for each school under the portfolio.
• Develop annual communication and PR calendars that support admissions, engagement, events, and reputation building.
• Oversee crisis communication and reputation management, aligning responses with organisational values.

Creative & Communication Leadership :

Digital & Social Media Leadership :

Public Relations & Media Engagement

Team Leadership & Collaboration :

Innovation & Impact Measurement :

Qualifications & Experience :

Additional Requirements :

Join Us :

At Ekya, education is about building futures. As Head - Creative, Communication and PR, you’ll shape how our brands, Ekya Schools, Ekya Early Years, Ekya Nava, FIND, CMR National Pre University, CMR National Public School, Ekya Professional Development Institute, Ekya Vana, and Ekya Vana Early Years are seen and experienced by students, parents, educators, and the wider community, with more to come as we grow.

If you’re a visionary leader who blends creativity, strategy, and storytelling, join us to craft a brand that reflects who we are today and who we aspire to be tomorrow.