Manager-Marketing Communication

Key External : Liaison with HQ on key brand related projects, vendors on external projects in the areas of Media Relations, CSR, Web and other brand related projects involving liaisoning with our Global agency and local vendors, including connecting with Group Companies and Business Units.

Key Internal - Extensive documentation including monthly, quarterly report generation, supervising projects through guidance from superiors, internal coordination with other company groups and business divisions, supporting all the business groups and divisions in India.

Minimum Qualification & Experience :

• Should have at least 9-10 years of experience primarily in Public Relations (Media Relations), Internal branding and Advertising is a must.
• Candidates with additional experience in CSR and digital will be preferred .
• These qualifications are a must to consider the candidate for interview.
• Candidates who have worked or are working in a PR and Advertising agency or in esteemed organizations within the same scope will be preferred.
• Candidates not having experience in PR, advertising and communication should not even be considered for interview or first round of screening.

Other knowledge/skills :

• Should be able to carry forward the credibility of team forward by taking proactive initiatives and helping the organization meet its future objectives.
• The candidate must be dynamic, outgoing and be able to strengthen Hitachi Indias image as a credible brand in India.
• Must have a deep-rooted experience in handling media queries, drafting impactful yet effective content, organizing press conferences, an outstanding relationship within the media fraternity to turn around news stories in Hitachis favor.
• Should have the skills in the areas of risk mitigation.
• Additionally, the candidate must also possess knowledge in conducting Media round table, media training, interviews etc. , along with leading crisis management at independent level, this includes keeping a close watch on developments taking place in the B2B space especially including Railways, Digital, Urban Mobility (Lifts and Escalators), Financial Ecosystem.
• Should have a flair for writing articles, responding to media queries within the organizations scope.
• Should be able to spearhead projects independently through minimum support from superiors.
• We are looking at hiring a candidate who can give us a long-term commitment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with full dedication and commitment towards meeting the organizational goals and India Business Strategy.
• Support entire Company group and business division in India for successful implementation of their brand activities as and when request is received.
• Support the entire team activities and functions.
• At least two-four proactive initiatives that could be implemented. This would be one of the performance review areas.
• Handle projects independently from commencement to finalization including preparation of documentation, completion of processes as per laid down guidelines etc.

Corporate Communication, Media Relations, Public Relation, Crisis Communications