Position Name: Head Corporate Communication

Location: Vishakhapatnam

Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.

Experience:

- 12+ years of experience in corporate communication, with a strong focus on media relations and crisis communication.
- Proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with local media in Vishakhapatnam.
- Excellent understanding of the Andhra Pradesh media landscape and local media dynamics.
- Extensive network of media contacts in Vishakhapatnam.
- Demonstrated ability to manage crisis communication situations effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.

Job Role

- Develop and execute comprehensive media relations strategies to enhance the company's reputation and visibility in the region.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and other media representatives, especially in Vishakhapatnam.
- Proactively pitch stories and secure positive media coverage for the company's initiatives, achievements, and thought leadership.




- Monitor media coverage and identify opportunities to address inaccuracies or negative narratives.
- Manage crisis communication situations effectively, developing and implementing communication plans to mitigate reputational damage.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries in Andhra Pradesh.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather information and develop key messages.
- Prepare press releases, media kits, and other communication materials.
- Organize press conferences and media events.
- Track and analyse media coverage to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies.
- Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in media relations and crisis communication.
- Plan and execute branding initiatives in the region including advertising, outdoor, events, exhibitions, films, etc.
- Ideate and implement internal communications in the region through platforms like intranet, newsletters, communication briefs, etc.
- Work closely with local Operations, Project Team, HR, CSR, Land, R&R;, etc. to generate new ideas and cutting-edge strategies and support them in communications.
- Develop and manage the corporate communication budget for the Andhra Pradesh region.

📌 Head Corporate Communication (Visakhapatnam)
🏢 Manpower Resources India
📍 Visakhapatnam