Torque Communications - Communications Specialist

- Torque Communications has over 20 years of consulting in communications management across domains and sectors.

- Over these years, we have consulted over 400 of the world's best firms for an extended period of time.

- We have been advising governments, corporations, NGOs.

- We have been instrumental in changes in policy; changes in communication paradigms and changes in consumer behavior.

- Torque is led by a professional team drawn from diverse arenas ranging from journalism and public affairs to government services and marketing.

- At the core is a backbone of strong communications professionals who represent over 100 man-years of combined experience in managing public relations.

- The focus is on building a deep understanding of our clients and their requirements with the aim of developing communication that addresses business goals.

- Our sectoral experience ranges from Information Technology, Defense, Education, Pharmaceuticals, Automobiles, and Energy to Lifestyle, Agri-tech, Healthcare and Services among others.

- The team has an excellent understanding and appreciation of the Indian media scenario married with long-standing relations.

Job description:

- We are looking for a candidate to work in PR function based at Bangalore (work from Office).

- The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in a communications role with strong writing, crisis management and client servicing skills.

Requirements:

- Exceptional attention to detail strong writing and editing skills.

- Strong organizational skills efficient time management and the ability to multitask.

- Ability to mentor and lead junior resources.

- Energetic, creative and takes initiative to tackle new projects and tasks.

- Willing to experience a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.

- Quick learner who listens and asks good questions.

- Confidently share ideas, participate in conversations and take (or give) constructive criticism.

- Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities:.

- Manage the pipeline and timelines to execute PR and communications tasks.

- Strategize and execute plan of action in a crisis situation.

- Carry out research, based on briefs from SMEs and function heads, for specific story lines.

- Edit and proofread content for tone, relevance, structure, and ensure all content aligns with client's writing style.

- Source responses from client's spokespeople to support PR pitches and respond to media queries.

- Be comfortable with coordinating and executing PR events.

- Engage and develop relationships with journalists across a broad spectrum of media, and new media.

- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand representation.

- Suggest innovative ideas for engaging content and PR activities.

Job Location: Indiranagar, Bangalore.