Company Description Sevalaya is a registered charitable trust established in 1988, working across multiple Indian states including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Telangana. The organization focuses on education, healthcare, rural development, and welfare, positively impacting over 1 million people. Sevalaya is professionally managed and guided by a committed Board of Trustees from diverse professional backgrounds, all driven by a strong commitment to social development. The organization actively engages the public through its social media presence on platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, encouraging wider community involvement. Role Description The Media Relations Specialist is a full time, on-site role based in Chennai. This role involves developing and maintaining strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to amplify Sevalaya’s mission and initiatives. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and distributing press releases, organizing media briefings, coordinating interviews, and ensuring consistent, accurate coverage of Sevalaya’s activities. The specialist will support strategic communication campaigns, manage media inquiries, and monitor news coverage to identify opportunities for positive visibility.



The role also includes collaborating with internal teams to gather stories, create communication materials, and align messaging with Sevalaya’s values and goals. Qualifications
• Strong media relations skills, including building and maintaining relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets.
• Experience in public relations and strategic communications, with the ability to plan and execute communication campaigns.
• Proficiency in drafting and managing press releases and other media-facing documents with clear, accurate messaging.
• Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal fluency in English; proficiency in Tamil or other regional languages is an advantage.
• Prior experience in nonprofit, social sector, or community outreach work is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site in Chennai, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, or a related field preferred.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic digital communication tools to support media outreach.

📌 Media Relations Specialist (Chennai)
🏢 Sevalaya
📍 Chennai