Company Description

Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology (GRIET), established in 1997 under the Gokaraju Rangaraju Educational Society, is a self-financed engineering institute in Hyderabad. It is approved by AICTE, permanently affiliated to JNTUH, and functions as an autonomous institution committed to quality technical education. GRIET emphasizes practical skills, social relevance, and innovative teaching practices supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure and strong industry linkages.

The institute promotes research, training, and consultancy through close institute–industry collaboration. Its culture is guided by core values such as excellence, integrity, innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, sustainability, and service to the nation.

Role Description The Public Relations Officer is a full-time, in office role based in Hyderabad. The role involves managing media relations, drafting and distributing press releases, and coordinating coverage of institutional events and achievements.

The Public Relations

Officer will develop and implement strategic communication plans, maintain relationships with journalists and media houses, and ensure consistent messaging across internal and external channels. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing PR materials, organizing press conferences and briefings, monitoring media mentions, managing social and digital presence related to public image, and supporting crisis communication efforts.



The role also includes collaborating with academic and administrative teams to highlight institutional initiatives, student and faculty achievements, and community outreach activities.

What you’ll do

- Own the GRIET brand and keep all communication consistent across every department
- Build and maintain relationships with print, broadcast, and digital media
- Write and place press releases, articles, and media briefings
- Communicate accreditation and ranking news (UGC, NAAC, NBA, NIRF, AICTE) accurately
- Build the public profile of the Vice-Chancellor, Deans, and senior faculty
- Run the university website, social media, and content calendar
- Lead communications for convocation, conferences, and other big events
- Handle crisis and reputation issues and monitor public sentiment
- Manage the magazine, annual report, newsletters, and brochures
- Work with creative agencies, photographers, and vendors

What we’re looking for

- Postgraduate degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing, or Brand Management
- 10-15 years in brand, communications, or public relations, with some senior exposure
- Strong media network and good editorial judgement
- Experience in higher education or a large institution (strongly preferred)
- Comfortable working within a structured approval process
- Sound judgement under pressure

Good to have: a digital marketing or media certification

📌 Public Relations Officer (Hyderabad)
🏢 Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology
📍 Hyderabad