Manager - Media & Public Relations - Government Project

We are looking for a Media & PR Manager for an ambitious Project of Government of Maharashtra.

Role : Media & PR Manager

Location : Churchgate

About the Role & Project:

The project is statewide initiative to drive employability in the state of Maharashtra. In this initiative government has set a target of providing 10 lakhs internships to the youths who would be paid 6 months stipend through DBT.

This role is part of the Project Management Team setup under the project head.

Reports to : State Nodal Officer

Qualification : MBA from tier-1 institute + Min 5 years of experience

Responsibilities :

- Develop marketing communications plan including strategy, goals, budget and tactics

- Develop media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media.

- Coordinate all public relations activities

- Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within business and industry media

- Manage media inquiries and interview requests

- Create content for press releases, byline articles and keynote presentations

- Monitor, analyze and communicate PR results on a quarterly basis

- Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an on-going basis.

- Build relationships with thought leaders to grow industry awareness

- Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them