Location: Mumbai

Experience: 6–12 years (preferred)

Language Requirement: Fluency in Marathi (Mandatory)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced communications professional to work closely with a senior political leader in Maharashtra. The individual will be responsible for leading the leader's overall communications, public relations, media engagement, and public positioning initiatives. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring close day-to-day interaction with the political leader, an understanding of Maharashtra's political and socio-cultural landscape, and the ability to manage a dedicated team of communications and media professionals.

Key Responsibilities

- Leadership Communications & Public Positioning

● Work closely with the political leader on day-to-day communications, public engagements, speeches, statements, and media interactions.

● Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies aligned with the leader's priorities and public initiatives.

● Ensure consistency, clarity, and accuracy across public communications.

- Media Relations & Public Relations

● Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, media houses, and other relevant stakeholders across Maharashtra.

● Oversee press releases, media briefs, interviews, press conferences, and other media engagements.

● Monitor media coverage, emerging narratives, political developments, and public issues.

● Coordinate timely responses to media queries, controversies, and emerging developments.

- Communications Strategy & Content Oversight

● Lead the development of speeches, talking points, public statements, presentations, and other communication materials.

● Oversee communications across traditional media, digital platforms,



and public engagements.

● Collaborate with research, digital, creative, and political strategy teams to ensure alignment and factual consistency.

- Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

● Build, lead, and manage a dedicated team of communications, PR, and media professionals.

● Coordinate closely with the political leader's office, senior advisors, and internal teams to ensure seamless execution.

● Establish processes for content development, approvals, media coordination, and communication planning.

Candidate Requirements

● 6–12 years of professional experience, preferably in political communications, public relations, media management, journalism, or strategic communications.

● Excellent proficiency in Marathi, including strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in Hindi and English is desirable.

● Strong understanding of Maharashtra's political landscape, regional media ecosystem, socio-cultural dynamics, and current affairs.

● Experience working closely with senior political leaders, public figures, government officials, or senior organisational leadership is highly desirable.

● Proven ability to manage teams, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and deliver in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

● Strong writing, interpersonal communication, stakeholder management, and crisis communication skills.

● High levels of discretion, professional judgment, confidentiality, and adaptability.

What Makes This Role Unique

This position offers an chance to work directly with senior political leadership in Maharashtra, take ownership of a high-visibility communications function, and lead a dedicated team responsible for managing communications and public engagement across multiple channels.

📌 Political Communications & Public Relations Lead (Mumbai)
🏢 The Mandate Lab
📍 Mumbai