Junior PR Executive

About the Role We are looking for a Junior PR Executive to join our communications team and support the execution of PR mandates across multiple sectors, including real estate, technology, startups, education, healthcare, lifestyle and more. The role is suited for someone who is curious about the media and communications industry, has strong writing and communication skills, is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building relationships. The candidate will work closely with account managers and clients to develop media opportunities, coordinate with journalists and support day-to-day PR activities.

Responsibilities

- Media Relations: Research, identify and build relationships with relevant journalists, editors, publications and media platforms across national, regional and trade media.
- Media Pitching: Develop and share relevant story ideas, expert commentary opportunities, interviews, authored articles and other media opportunities with journalists.
- Press Releases: Draft, edit and distribute press releases based on client announcements, milestones, reports, partnerships, launches and business developments.
- Media Research: Track industry news, journalist interests, editorial calendars and emerging trends to identify relevant opportunities for clients.
- Client Coordination: Coordinate with clients to gather information, quotes, data, approvals and other inputs required for media activities.
- Journalist Coordination: Coordinate interviews, calls, meetings, media interactions and other journalist requirements while ensuring timely follow-ups.




- Coverage Tracking: Track and maintain records of media coverage, journalist interactions, pitches and account deliverables.
- Content Development: Support the development of media notes, spokesperson quotes, interview briefs, talking points, pitches and other communication materials.
- Account Support: Assist senior team members with day-to-day account management, media lists, reporting, presentations and campaign execution.
- Industry Monitoring: Stay updated on relevant developments across assigned sectors and proactively identify news hooks that can be converted into PR opportunities.
- Event & Award Support: Support media outreach and coordination for client events, awards, conferences, podcasts and other visibility opportunities.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with account managers and other team members to ensure timely execution of client deliverables and PR plans.

Qualifications

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Mass Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Communications or a related field.
- Freshers and candidates with 6 months- 1 year of relevant PR, communications, journalism or media experience may apply.

Skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.




- Strong understanding of English grammar, sentence construction and professional communication.
- Ability to write clear and compelling press releases, media pitches and professional emails.
- Strong research and information-gathering skills.
- Good understanding of the Indian media landscape and familiarity with publications and journalists is an advantage.
- Robust follow-up and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
- Good attention to detail.
- Comfortable communicating with clients, journalists and internal teams.
- Proactive approach to identifying opportunities rather than waiting for instructions.
- Basic understanding of PR tools, media databases, Google Workspace and Microsoft PowerPoint/Excel is preferred.

What We Look For

- Someone who is curious, proactive and willing to learn.
- Someone who follows news and has a genuine interest in understanding how the media works.
- Someone who can take feedback positively and improve quickly.
- Someone who is comfortable with follow-ups and relationship building.
- Someone who takes ownership of assigned work and communicates proactively when support is required.
- Someone who can balance creativity with strong execution and attention to detail.

Experience 6 months- 1 year of experience in PR, communications, journalism, media, marketing or a related field.

Internship experience in PR, journalism, communications or media will be considered relevant for fresh graduates.

📌 Junior PR Executive (Bengaluru)
🏢 Story Brews Communications
📍 Bengaluru