5,443 Communications jobs in India

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication and media relations strategies.
• Manage all media inquiries, press conferences, and external communications.
• Craft compelling press releases, statements, and talking points.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts.
• Oversee the creation of engaging content for various communication channels.
• Develop and execute crisis communication plans.
• Advise senior leadership on communication matters and reputation management.
• Monitor media coverage and public sentiment.
• Manage the company's social media presence and engagement strategies.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging across all platforms.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or media relations, with significant leadership experience.
• Proven success in developing and executing strategic communication plans.
• Strong understanding of media landscape and relationship building.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a flair for storytelling.
• Experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
• Proficiency in social media management and digital communication tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Develop and implement a proactive media relations strategy to secure positive media coverage and manage crisis communications effectively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, media outlets, and industry influencers.
• Craft press releases, media advisories, talking points, and other communication materials.
• Oversee social media strategy to ensure brand consistency and engage with online communities.
• Manage the company's reputation and brand image, monitoring media coverage and responding to inquiries.
• Develop and execute internal communication plans to keep employees informed and engaged.
• Organize press conferences, media briefings, and other public events.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of PR campaigns and communication initiatives.
• Collaborate with marketing and other departments to ensure integrated communication efforts.
• Stay current with media trends, industry developments, and competitor activities.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in media relations, corporate communications, or public relations, with a proven track record of success.
• Extensive experience in media outreach, message development, and crisis communications.
• Strong network of media contacts across national and regional outlets.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans.
• Experience managing social media platforms and digital communication strategies.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Develop and implement comprehensive media relations strategies to enhance the organization's public profile.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and other media professionals.
• Draft compelling press releases, media advisories, pitch letters, and other communication materials.
• Pitch stories and secure positive media coverage across various platforms, including print, online, and broadcast.
• Monitor media coverage, track trends, and provide regular reports and analysis to management.
• Respond promptly and professionally to media inquiries, serving as a key point of contact.
• Assist in the development and execution of crisis communication plans.
• Support the planning and execution of press conferences, media events, and interviews.
• Collaborate with marketing and internal communications teams to ensure consistent messaging.
• Identify opportunities for thought leadership and executive profiling in the media.
• Manage the organization's media contact database and mailing lists.
• Ensure all communications align with the organization's brand guidelines and messaging.
• Stay informed about industry news and competitor activities.
• Assist in the development of communication collateral and content for various channels.
• Provide media training and support to spokespersons as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or communications.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with media contacts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of storytelling.
• Demonstrated experience in pitching stories and securing media coverage.
• Understanding of media landscape dynamics and current affairs.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using media monitoring tools and databases.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments.
• Knowledge of the regional media landscape in Andhra Pradesh is a significant advantage.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication is beneficial.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive media relations and communications strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets.
• Proactively pitch stories and secure positive media coverage for the organization.
• Draft press releases, media kits, statements, and other communication materials.
• Serve as a key spokesperson and manage media inquiries.
• Develop crisis communication plans and respond effectively to sensitive situations.
• Oversee social media communication strategies and ensure brand consistency.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze its impact on brand reputation.
• Advise senior leadership on communication strategies and potential risks.
• Manage PR budgets and vendor relationships.
• Organize press conferences and media events.

About Hack2Skill:

Hack2Skill is one of India’s fastest-growing tech engagement platforms, connecting developers, startups, corporates, and government bodies through hackathons, accelerators, and innovation programs. We recently co-hosted Agentic AI Day 2025 with Google Cloud India, which entered the Guinness World Records. We are scaling globally and need a communications leader to build and own our voice.

Key Responsibilities:

Public Relations & Media (PR)

• Build and manage relationships with tech journalists, mainstream media, and ecosystem publications.
• Secure consistent media coverage for Hack2Skill events, partnerships, and milestones.
• Draft, review, and release press releases, media statements, and thought leadership articles.
• Manage crisis communication, ensuring the company narrative remains intact.
• Maintain and expand a comprehensive media contact database.

Strategic Communications (Lead Media Authority)

• Serve as the Lead Media Authority (LMA) for Hack2Skill – custodian of all internal and external communications.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive comms strategy aligned with Hack2Skill’s growth roadmap.
• Shape positioning narratives for multiple stakeholders (startups, enterprises, government, academia, developer community).
• Amplify Hack2Skill founders’ personal brand presence alongside corporate brand.
• Support investor relations communication, including decks, milestone announcements, and
• media coverage.

Content, Storytelling & Digital Presence

• Define and maintain Hack2Skill’s brand tone-of-voice across all platforms.
• Supervise creation of blogs, newsletters, LinkedIn campaigns, website updates.
• Drive storytelling by highlighting success stories from hackathons, startups, and partnerships.
• Oversee content calendar for digital and social channels.

Community, Partners & Event Communications

• Work with corporate partners, universities, and government stakeholders to co-create communication strategies.
• Design and execute event-specific communications (pre-event buzz, live coverage, post-event amplification).
• Ensure consistent branding across all events and collaborations.

Team Leadership (with Interns/Associates)

• Manage a small team of interns/associates:
• Social Media Intern: execute daily posts, live event updates, reels.
• Content Intern: draft blogs, case studies, newsletters.
• Research Intern: media monitoring, coverage reports, competitor scans.
• Mentor and upskill interns while ensuring strategic consistency in their output.

Internal Comms

• Align leadership and operations teams through effective internal communication.
• Build communication playbooks for major Hack2Skill events and programs.

Ideal Candidate:

• 7–12 years of experience in PR, communications, or media (tech/startup ecosystem preferred).
• Proven media relations experience with strong contacts across India (global exposure is a plus).
• Skilled at managing comms for large-scale events and high-profile partnerships.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills with an ability to translate complex ideas into simple
• narratives.
• Crisis communication expertise – ability to handle pressure and fast-moving narratives.
• Experience mentoring interns/juniors and building a team.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to build and lead India’s leading innovation communications engine.
• Direct visibility with global tech partners, media, and government.
• Ownership: You will serve as Lead Media Authority (LMA) and shape Hack2Skill’s voice. • Hands-on team (interns/associates) to execute your vision.
• Competitive salary + performance-based incentives.

• Develop and execute comprehensive media relations strategies to promote the company's brand, products, and achievements.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, bloggers, and other media influencers across various sectors.
• Write and distribute compelling press releases, media advisories, and other press materials.
• Secure positive media coverage in target publications and platforms.
• Coordinate media interviews for company spokespeople, providing strategic counsel and preparation.
• Monitor media landscape and industry trends, identifying opportunities and potential risks.
• Manage crisis communications, developing and implementing response plans as needed.
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date media contact database.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, legal, executive leadership) to ensure consistent messaging.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of media relations activities.
• Organize press conferences, media briefings, and other public relations events.
• Contribute to the overall corporate communications strategy and brand positioning.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications, preferably within the technology sector.
• Proven track record of securing positive media coverage and managing successful PR campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong storytelling abilities.
• Established network of media contacts in relevant industries.
• Proficiency in media monitoring and PR software tools.
• Strong understanding of corporate communications principles and crisis management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with journalists and stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in a hybrid work environment is beneficial.

• Develop and implement strategic media relations plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with key media contacts and influencers.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Respond to media inquiries and coordinate interviews.
• Organize and manage press conferences and media events (virtual/hybrid).
• Monitor media coverage and track PR campaign effectiveness.
• Develop crisis communication plans and manage sensitive issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent brand messaging.
• Stay up-to-date with media trends and industry best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in media relations or public relations.
• Proven success in securing positive media coverage.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong understanding of earned media strategies and media landscape.
• Proficiency in media monitoring tools and PR software.
• Exceptional interpersonal and networking abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects remotely.
• Experience with crisis communications is a plus.