Job Title:

Mgr – PR

Level:

EX

Function:

PR & Influencer Management

Location:

NA

 

JOB PURPOSE

This role is directly responsible for the key marketing sub-functions of PR and events, as well as the outdoor media channel

INTERACTION WITH STAKEHOLDERS

 

Internal

External

Direct

CMU Brand Management

Industry Experts, Vendors

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Educational Qualifications

Essential: Management || Business Management

Preferred Institution: Any Premier Insitute

Desired Qualification: Graduate||Any stream/branch, communications preferred

Work Exp

Min: 5

Max:10

 

Industry Specification

Auto Components, Automobile, Consumer Durables, Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, FMCG

Addnl Requirements

Experience in managing agencies mandatory

Age

Min: 25

Max: 32

 

Need for travel

Occasional

 

KEY COMPETENCIES

Technical/Functional

  • Strong understanding of earned media (PR, social, online reputation management etc)
  • High sensitivity towards costs and understanding of marketing ROI
  • Experience in managing agencies with high negotiation, indirect team management skills
  • Strong understanding of creating impact through OOH media and events
  • Conceptual and practical understanding of Marketing/Brand Management

Behavioural

  • High bias for action
  • Ability to get the best results within tight timelines and budgets
  • High focus on customer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. PR: Complete ownership of the entire brand and corporate PR agenda; managing PR agency and national/regional media to deliver coverage of product launches, company initiatives, press conferences, corporate and financial events, etc.
  2. Events: Responsible for executing all on-ground events and activation; tasks include the selection of vendors, translating brand/business brief into event plan; managing the end-to-end delivery of the events  
  3. OOH media: Responsible for all OOH campaigns across locations and brands; working with vendors and regional teams to select sites, conclude negotiation of rates, ensure impactful deployment of creatives and flawless execution
  4. Other miscellaneous tasks:
    1. Annual reports, diaries, and other corporate collaterals
    2. Financial controls via management of budget heads, tracking & closure of purchase orders etc.