DealShare - Manager - Public Relations

About DealShare (www.dealshare.in )

DealShare is a social ecommerce platform for your daily essentials such and F&B, General merchandise and electronics. We are on a mission to re-invent e-retail for the next billion users.

Dealshare has 2 MN customers across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Delhi NCR with monthly transactions of 1.2 million and annual GMV of USD 60MN. Our aim is to open our operations in 100 cities across India and annual GMV of USD 1 Billion by end of the year.

DealShare has raised series C funding of USD 21 Mn with key investors like WestBridge Capital, Falcon Edge Capital, Matrix Partners India, Omidyar Network, Z3 Partners and Partners of DST Global.

We are a fast growing, friendly and supportive team looking for passionate problem solvers to disrupt e-retails for the digital bharat.

About the role:

We are looking for a Public Relations (PR) Manager to organize and oversee PR activities and ensure effective communication with stakeholders, media and the public.

As a PR Manager, you should be an organized and cool-tempered professional who is able to handle a crisis. We expect you to have a creative mind and excellent communication skills. If you are also confident in your public speaking and project management abilities, we- d like to meet you. Your goal will be to cultivate a positive company image.

Responsibilities:

- Develop PR campaigns and media relations strategies.

- Preparing press releases, keynote speeches and promotional material

- Building positive relationships with stakeholders, media and the public

- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. marketing) and maintain open communication with senior management

- Edit and update promotional material and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.)

- Prepare and distribute press releases

- Organize PR events (e.g. open days, press conferences) and serve as the company's spokesperson

- Seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising

- Address inquiries from the media and other parties

- Track media coverage and follow industry trends

- Prepare and submit PR reports

- Manage PR issues

Requirements :

- Proven experience of 4-7 years as a Public Relations Officer or similar PR role

- Experience managing media relations (online, broadcast and print)

- Background in researching, writing and editing publications

- Proficient in MS Office and social media

- Familiarity with project management software and video/photo editing is a plus

- Strong communication ability (oral and written)

- Excellent organizational skills

- Ability to work well under pressure

- Creativity and problem-solving aptitude

- Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or a related field