Job Description:

This position will lead the External Communication mandate for the company and report to Head – Corporate Communications & Community Relations. 

Job Description:

1. Integrated Content Development
   • End-to-end responsibility to manage the internal news network to identify communication opportunities proactively. Design, develop and deploy high quality content assets across external channels including social media and editorial media.
2. Digital Communication
   • A cutting edge understanding of digital media (website and social media) to identify suitable content opportunities to deliver corporate messages in an engaging and impactful manner.
3. Issue Management & Crisis Communication
   • End-to-end responsibility for corporate ORM (tracking, reporting, escalation and response). Engaging with ORM agency and internal stakeholders to ensure suitable assessment and escalation of alerts to enable considered decisions on follow through actions. Engaging with units and business teams on ongoing issues to ensure communication preparedness for issues.
4. ESG/Sustainability Communication
   • Provide content support for ongoing ESG and sustainability communication (content, stories, features and campaigns)
5. Corporate Brand
   • Support the Head of Communications to drive thought leadership for the company through authored media articles, white papers, blogs and case studies as well as participation in relevant external forums.
   • Identifying topics and developing thought leadership content on key focus areas for leadership team members.
6. Advocacy
   • Support the Head of Communication to design, develop and execute advocacy and media advocacy projects for the Company.
7. Thought Leadership & Leadership Communication
   • Support the Head of Communication to design, develop and maintain a distinct corporate identity for the company. Periodic review of corporate identity guidelines and corporate communication assets (presentations, AVs, posters, etc)

 

Candidate profile: We are looking for an experienced Corporate Communications professional with blend of journalism and corporate communications experience. She/he should have:

• extensive experience writing for diverse requirements including speeches, articles, press material, feature stories, and for social media.
• ability to manage diverse Corporate Communication requirements at large scale dealing with ambiguity and complexity.
• strong understanding of media and stakeholders for developing communication strategy.
• good understanding of visual design and developing creatives for social media will be an added advantage.
• The candidate should be self-driven, accountable and possess end-to-end ownership with strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications:

Minimum Experience Level:
10-15 Years

Report to:
Senior Vice President