Associate Manager - Public Relations

Dentsuaegis Open · verified Sep 24, 2026

Bangalore Full-time Manager Public Relations

At a glance

Mid-level Public Relations role at Dentsuaegis. Bangalore · full-time.

Pay not stated Public Relations salary

RolePublic Relations

SeniorityManager

LocationBangalore

EmploymentFull-time

PostedSep 23, 2026 · 1d ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build client-facing PR plans around business goals, then run the resulting communication programs
Develop journalist, editor, media outlet, influencer, and industry relationships to create earned coverage
Write and refine releases, pitches, speeches, articles, Q&As, briefs, and thought leadership pieces
Handle interviews, press events, launches, crisis responses, and reputation-related issues
Turn coverage and campaign data into media analysis, share-of-voice reporting, dashboards, and recommendations

What you bring

Three to five years in PR, corporate communications, media relations, reputation work, or strategic communications
A bachelor's degree in mass communication, journalism, PR, marketing, English, business administration, or a related subject
Hands-on delivery of integrated PR programs for corporate, consumer, lifestyle, technology, or B2B brands
Established connections with journalists, editors, media organizations, and digital publications
Strong writing, editing, storytelling, and spoken communication, including releases, media kits, opinion pieces, and executive materials

Who this fits

You’ll suit a client-facing PR role that combines media outreach, writing, measurement, crisis work, and collaboration across creative, digital, social, content, and client servicing teams. The role also includes mentoring junior colleagues and supporting pitches. It is a permanent, full-time position based in Bangalore.

From the employer

The role is responsible for developing and executing strategic public relations initiatives that strengthen brand reputation, enhance media visibility, and support business objectives across clients. The incumbent will lead media relations, corporate communications, reputation management, crisis communications, and integrated PR campaigns while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The role focuses on building strong relationships with media, influencers, and industry partners to deliver impactful communication strategies that enhance brand credibility and engagement.

Job Description:

Key responsibilities:

Develop and execute strategic public relations and communication plans aligned with client business objectives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, media houses, influencers, and industry stakeholders.
Lead proactive media outreach to secure high-quality earned media coverage across print, digital, television, radio, and online platforms.
Draft and review press releases, media pitches, speeches, articles, thought leadership content, Q&As, briefing documents, and other communication materials.
Manage media interactions, interviews, press conferences, product launches, and corporate events.
Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and competitor activities to identify communication opportunities and potential risks.
Develop and execute crisis communication strategies, issues management plans, and reputation management initiatives.
Collaborate with Creative, Digital, Social Media, Content, and Client Servicing teams to deliver integrated communication campaigns.
Prepare campaign reports, media analysis, share of voice reports, and PR measurement dashboards with actionable insights.
Support new business pitches by developing communication strategies, PR proposals, and media engagement plans.
Ensure adherence to brand guidelines, communication standards, legal requirements, and organizational policies.
Mentor junior team members, provide strategic guidance, and contribute to capability building within the PR function.

Experience & Qualifications

- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Reputation Management, or Strategic Communications, preferably within a PR agency, communications consultancy, or corporate communications function.
- Bachelor's degree in mass communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, Business Administration, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification in Communications or an MBA is an added advantage.
- Proven experience in developing and executing integrated PR campaigns for corporate, consumer, lifestyle, technology, or B2B brands.
- Strong network and working relationships with journalists, editors, media houses, and digital publications.
- Excellent writing, editing, storytelling, and verbal communication skills with experience creating press releases, media kits, opinion pieces, and executive communications.
- Experience in media monitoring, campaign measurement, crisis communications, and reputation management.

Location:

Bangalore

Brand:

Dentsu Creative

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent