02 Sep
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NewsReach India
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Ahmedabad
02 Sep
NewsReach India
Ahmedabad
Company Description NewsReach India is a tech-driven PR platform that enables advertisers, brands, SMBs, PR agencies, and in-house communication teams to access and manage media opportunities through a single interface. The company offers targeted media placements, sponsored content, press releases, podcasts, and authored articles, partnered with over 2000 publications and serving more than 1000 clients, including leading brands such as AWS, BMW, HSBC, and Sobha Realty. Its platform allows clients to choose specific headlines, publications, or packages across top-tier outlets like The Times of India, Hindustan Times, Zee Media, and Jagran for precise, efficient campaigns. Backed by investors such as Hindustan Times Media Ventures, Zee Growth Capital, and IIM-Ahmedabad Ventures, and led by founders recognized in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2022, NewsReach is focused on innovation, impact, and excellence in transforming the PR industry. With an extensive network and strategic alliances, the company delivers bespoke PR solutions that aim to exceed communication and brand visibility goals.
Role Description The Media Relations Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Ahmedabad, responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets across India. This role involves planning and executing media outreach campaigns, drafting and distributing press releases, coordinating interviews, and securing coverage in line with client and company objectives. The Media Relations Manager will work closely with internal teams and clients to understand campaign goals,
identify suitable publications, and manage media lists and contact databases. Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring news and industry trends, tracking coverage, preparing reports and insights, and supporting content dissemination through NewsReach's tech platform. The role also includes managing crisis communication support, ensuring consistent messaging, and representing NewsReach professionally in all media interactions.
Qualifications
- Solid media relations capabilities, including experience engaging with journalists, editors, and media houses, and maintaining professional networks.
- Proficiency in drafting press releases, media pitches, briefing notes, and other communication materials with clear, concise, and accurate messaging.
- Ability to plan and execute PR and media outreach campaigns, including publication targeting, timeline management, and coordination of interviews and events.
- Skills in monitoring news and industry trends, tracking coverage, analyzing campaign performance, and preparing actionable reports for internal teams and clients.
- Comfort working with digital and PR-tech platforms, media databases, and collaboration tools to manage outreach and content dissemination efficiently.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and represent the organization with professionalism.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field; equivalent practical experience
📌 Media Relations Manager (Ahmedabad)
🏢 NewsReach India
📍 Ahmedabad