Senior Manager – Public Relations

Senior Manager – Public Relations & External Communications

Location: Bangalore (Full-time)

Experience:

13+ years in PR and Communications with proven experience across both US and India markets — US media experience is a must.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished Senior Manager – Public Relations & External Communications to lead and scale our external visibility across the US and India. This role is ideal for a seasoned communications professional with deep relationships in top-tier media, sharp storytelling instincts, and a track record of securing consistent high-impact coverage in globally respected publications.

The ideal candidate will be both a strategist and an operator — someone who can shape narratives, build media trust, and elevate our brand with influential audiences across regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Media Relations: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key journalists and editors in the US and India, especially in business, tech, and enterprise media.
• Strategic Storytelling: Craft compelling narratives aligned with our brand vision, product innovation, leadership agenda, and market momentum.
• Press Coverage: Secure high-impact coverage in tier-1 publications including:

WSJ, CNBC, Forbes, Reuters, Bloomberg, Fortune, Business Insider, TechCrunch, VentureBeat, Wired, The Information, Financial Times, Fast Company, Inc., Harvard Business Review, MIT Technology Review, Axios, The Economist, The Verge, Entrepreneur, and Quartz.

• Executive Positioning: Drive visibility and credibility for senior leaders through interviews, authored articles, speaker opportunities, and media commentary.
• PR Campaigns: Design and execute proactive and reactive media campaigns around major milestones, product launches, and relevant market moments.
• Content Creation: Write and edit high-quality press releases, media pitches, briefing documents, op-eds, and executive messaging.
• Agency Management: Manage and collaborate with PR agencies across the US and India to deliver measurable impact.
• Media Monitoring & Insights: Track media coverage, competitive narratives, and PR performance to guide future strategies.

Requirements:

• 13+ years of proven experience in public relations or corporate communications, preferably with a B2B technology or consulting brand.
• Demonstrated success in placing stories in top-tier media across business and tech domains.
• Strong and active relationships with key US-based journalists and editors.
• Outstanding writing and editing skills — clear, concise, and compelling.
• Deep understanding of media dynamics in both US and India.
• Experience managing global communications across time zones and markets.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and strategic thinking skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in AI, data science, or enterprise technology domains.
• Familiarity with analyst relations and integrated comms (PR, AR, social, content).
• Combination of in-house and agency experience.

What You'll Get:

• A high-impact, global-facing role in a fast-scaling AI & analytics firm.
• Opportunity to define and amplify a category-leading brand in the enterprise AI space.
• Autonomy, agility, and a high-performing marketing team to collaborate with.
• Flexibility to innovate with storytelling formats and platforms.