Don t brush this off as some AI-generated JD or a ChatGPT draft it isn t If you re serious about this role pay attention We don t do quick hires there will be several rounds of interviews and conversations before we decide who makes the cut The very first round is about you your qualifications your experience and how prepared you are to step in and own the role And by own we mean exactly that consider yourself the CEO of the department You ll hire your team lead them and be accountable for results No excuses no shortcuts just outcomes Content PR Manager Higher Vocational Education Print Integrated Comms Role Summary We Cindrebay Educational Foundation ishiring a Content PR Manager to run our print editorial and integrated communications engine across owned earned and partner channels The Content Manager will coordinate stories from faculties campuses and industry partners build media relationships syndicate content across credible outlets and keep our internal news machine humming online and offline The focus areas are Design Fashion and Media education UG PG and vocational What You ll Do PR Media Relations Own the PR calendar launches rankings awards partnerships events placements scholarships Build and maintain media lists education EdTech design fashion trades local city bureaus pitch secure and track coverage Develop press kits releases FAQs bios images data points and talking notes Place op-eds thought leadership for leadership faculty brief spokespeople manage interviews and quotes Run crisis comms basics holding statements approvals and media responses Internal News Stakeholder Comms Run a multi-campus editorial desk capture updates from academics admissions placements alumni and international relations Produce internal newsletters town-hall decks faculty notes and board updates maintain an editorial calendar Standardise voice style and fact-checking champion accuracy and timeliness Content Coordination Syndication Commission brief and edit features case studies student work spotlights workshop masterclass recaps and placement stories Package print stories for partner magazines portals education supplements and association journals Identify new channels trade publications podcasts webinars LinkedIn newsletters alumni partner blogs and syndicate content with UTMs Build a contributor network faculty alumni writers freelance journalists photographers illustrators Print Production Plan issues and flatplans for magazines brochures course catalogues and annual reports Oversee copy-editing proofing pre-press bleeds colour proofs and printer vendor coordination Partnerships Events Coordinate with industry partners for co-authored pieces joint announcements juries showcases and panel placements Align with Admissions Marketing on campaigns ensure message discipline across performance creatives and PR Governance Ensure legal ethical and brand compliance consents citations plagiarism privacy Maintain style guide boilerplates and spokesperson bios What Success Looks Like KPIs Earned coverage 6-10 quality mentions month tiered by outlet authority 30 pitch-to-pickup rate Syndication 8-12 partner placements quarter backlink quality avg DR DA 50 where relevant Internal comms newsletter open rate 45 completion of action items 90 Content velocity 12-16 edited pieces month across formats on-time-to-press 95 Engagement from education audience time-on-page baseline 20 in 6 months for academic pieces Crisis readiness approved playbook spokesperson matrix live within 60 days Experience Skills 5-8 years in print journalism magazine editing communications with at least 2 years managing PR or an editorial desk Demonstrated wins in media pitching story packaging and content syndication Domain familiarity with higher education vocational training ideally on Design Fashion or Media beats Excellent copy-editing British English headline deck writing and page furniture literacy Solid stakeholder management across academic leaders industry partners and vendors Working knowledge of pre-press and print workflows confident with InCopy InDesign or quick to learn Tools Google Workspace Cision Meltwater or equivalent for media lists GA4 Search Console UTM tracking Trello Asana Adobe Acrobat for proofs Mindset Competencies News judgement Editorial rigour Relationship-led PR Deadline discipline Structured communicator Data-aware storyteller Vendor budget ownershipReporting Team Reports to Head of Marketing Communications Director Works with Academic Deans Placement Admissions International Relations Alumni Office May manage Copy Editor PR Executive Freelance pool Weekly Cadence Typical Mon Newsroom stand-up PR pipeline review story assignments Tue-Wed Interviews drafting design handoffs partner pitches Thu Proofs pre-press media follow-ups spokesperson prep Fri Internal newsletter metrics review next-week flatplan Education Bachelor s Master s in Journalism Communications English or related field or equivalent newsroom PR experience Location Terms Kozhikode Kerala INDIA Full-time Competitive salary performance bonus Immediate start preferred How to Apply Send your CV 3-5 clips long-form a press release op-ed and two headline deck samples to info cindrebay com with subject Content PR Manager Education Optional Share one syndication map you ve executed outlets links Want to know more about us Google away Do a proper search dig a little deeper and form your own view Call it due diligence call it curiosity it s simply smart to know the company you may soon call your own Job Type Full-time Pay 80 000 00 - 150 000 00 per month Work Location In person

📌 Content Manager - Print & Digital Journalism (Kerala)
🏢 Cindrebay School of Design
📍 Kerala