Communications Manager, India

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Key Responsibilities

• 1
  Build, lead and execute compelling communications campaigns in India in support of business objectives, and in partnership with agencies on the ground in those markets
• 2
  Utilize your deep understanding of the media landscape and media relationships to build strategic recommendations and scalable communications programs that help drive and support business objectives.
• 3
  Optimally handle high-profile and fast-paced business issues while remaining calm and demonstrating good judgment.
• 4
  Lead local market media outreach in support of global communications campaigns and announcements, including content launches, product launches, and executive profiling
• 5
  Develop company positions on key regional issues as well as the strategy for reactive and proactive communications plans.
• 6
  Work in tandem with a range of business functions to support their communications objectives in the market - including, but not exclusive to, the company’s Marcomms, Public Policy, Civility, Brand Partnerships and Developer Relations functions - as well as the regional GM
• 7
  Manage the India press office, including crisis and issues management and social editorial skills as needed
• 8
  Ensure visibility for other spokesperson in the market
• 9
  Bring fresh ideas and a creative approach to deliver measurable, attributable results
• 10
  Create messaging, brief spokespeople and staff senior exec interviews.
• 11
  Work closely on above with the APAC Communications head and International communications team as well as other global colleagues in the team

Requirements

• At least 15+ years of experience in communications, ideally including significant experience in a consumer technology company (preferably at a global public company in the entertainment, media or gaming space)
• Fluent English language skills
• Proven experience in a fast-paced environment
• Proven-track record developing and implementing strategic communications plans, aligning internal, external, and partner communications against business priorities
• Proven success at developing and delivering impactful proactive communications campaigns across multiple markets
• Experience supporting a variety of in-house business functions and serving their communications needs
• Experience managing multiple communication agencies in an in-house communications role
• Confirmed performance handling communications in crisis and critical situations, including crafting clear directives and follow-through
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

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