Senior Manager - Media Relations

Burson
Gurugram
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 4+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Relationship-building","Crisis management","Storytelling","Project management"]

Senior Manager - Media Relations leads strategic media engagement for clients, builds and maintains relationships with journalists and influencers, oversees press materials and events, manages crisis communications, and reports on media coverage while collaborating with marketing, finance, HR, and compliance. This hybrid-role is based in Gurgaon and partners with the Burson India media team to drive integrated communications programs.

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Senior Manager - Media Relations

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Job Summary

Senior Manager - Media Relations leads strategic media engagement for clients, builds and maintains relationships with journalists and influencers, oversees press materials and events, manages crisis communications, and reports on media coverage while collaborating with marketing, finance, HR, and compliance. This hybrid-role is based in Gurgaon and partners with the Burson India media team to drive integrated communications programs.
Location: Gurugram
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Build and maintain media relationships and manage media engagements for clients.
  • •Oversee creation and editing of articles, press kits, releases, and other content with a focus on accuracy and impact.
  • •Cultivate relationships with journalists, editors, bloggers, influencers and media professionals.
  • •Lead media events and trainings, draft scenarios, and handle complex media inquiries.
  • •Address crisis situations promptly, correcting misinformation and coordinating responses across departments.

Key Requirements

  • •Graduate or postgraduate in any stream or professional qualification in public relations or marketing communications.
  • •4+ years of work experience handling media relations in a PR agency with a strong network of media contacts.
  • •Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • •Ability to oversee press events, media trainings, crisis situations, and media inquiries.
  • •Experience creating and maintaining press calendars, media databases, and providing regular media coverage reports.
Experience:4+ yearsMedia relationsPublic relationsCommunications
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationRelationship-buildingCrisis managementStorytellingProject management
Languages:English

Company Brief

Burson
Burson Global is a communications and public relations agency providing strategic PR, corporate communications, crisis management, media relations, and stakeholder engagement services to clients across industries to build reputation and manage public perception.
Industry: Professional Services
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