Public Relations Account Manager

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