Assistant Manager - External CommunicationsPosted By Emmay HR

Position Vacant :

Assistant Manager - External Communications

No. of Openings :

1

Company Name :

Emmay HR

Job Description :

OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Your overall objective as an External Communications Specialist based in Mumbai will be to support all external communication efforts for the company. Primary responsibilities include: Media Relations � managing the press office function including handling media (national and international) enquiries, enhancing relationships with regional Indian media, creating and sponsoring one or two media events a year (editors� lunch, content-based background briefings, etc.) and regular competitor news tracking. Preparing regular coverage updates for circulation to the leadership in India, and other groups in Firm communications. Reputation Risk Management � supporting the implementation of the new �public sector work� guidelines in response to the recent enforcement of the Right to Information Act. Proactively identifying reputational risk situations and working with the Firm�s reputation risk management function to prevent, monitor, prepare for, and as need be, handle risks as they emerge. Web Communications � working with the global web communications and design teams to create and launch an external website for the India office and administer regular content and graphic updates. Alumni program � developing an overall alumni program to facilitate regular communication with alumnus in India. Conceiving and overseeing two alumni events a year across locations (one to be content-focused, the others social or content-based as determined by the Office) Practice Support � working with industry and functional practices on external communication initiatives to enhance reputation in the business community. It includes developing a reputation-building plan for individual practices, planning and organizing client development events, supporting other communication needs like audio-visuals, and practice white papers. Writing and Editing � collaborating with consultants and cell leaders to identify topics aligned with knowledge objectives and develop articles for both the media and internal quarterly. In addition, edit article drafts written by consultants for logical structure, language, tone, and length. Special events � working with global and/or regional external relations teams on special events like road shows, book tours, etc. targeting India. Recruiting initiatives � providing communication support to recruiting initiatives e.g. creating audio visuals, press advertisements,

Desired Profile :

A minimum of four years of business communications experience, including a substantial background in media relations Comprehensive knowledge of business issues and the management consulting profession The ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment The aptitude to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines Outstanding writing and editing skills An understanding of multinational corporate culture and work practices MUST CURRENTLY BE WORKING IN AN MNC SETUP

Experience Required :

36 (Months) to 84 (Months)

Job Category :

Accounting/Consulting/Taxation >>> Accounts >>> Mktg/Advtg/MR/Media Planning/PR/Corp. Comm.

Opening Location :

Maharashtra-Mumbai

Education :

B.B.A, MBA/PGDM

Key Skills :

corporate communications

Salary Offered :

Not Specified

Career Level :

Management (Manager/Director of Staff)

Job Type :

Permanent

Job Status :

Full-Time

Company Name :

Emmay HR

Profile :

Client is a leading financial BPO

Contact Name :

Rochelle Divakar

Posted On :

4/7/2006