Head of pr, communications

About Hack2 Skill:Hack2 Skill 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 Hack2 Skill 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 Hack2 Skill – custodian of all internal and external communications.- Develop and execute a comprehensive comms strategy aligned with Hack2 Skill’s growth roadmap.- Shape positioning narratives for multiple stakeholders (startups, enterprises, government, academia, developer community).- Amplify Hack2 Skill 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 Hack2 Skill’s brand tone-of-voice across all platforms.- Supervise creation of blogs, newsletters, Linked In 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 Hack2 Skill 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 Hack2 Skill’s voice. • Hands-on team (interns/associates) to execute your vision.- Competitive salary + performance-based incentives.