Public Relations Associate, Contractual Role

This role will support PR and communications efforts for state-led investment initiatives, including media coordination, content creation, and event logistics. It will also contribute to daily media monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder outreach activities.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist in the planning and execution of PR strategies for state-led investment promotion activities.
- Draft and edit press releases, media advisories, briefing documents and other communication materials.
- Coordinate with media outlets for coverage, interviews and press engagement, under the guidance of senior team members.
- Support on-ground media logistics for press conferences, roadshows and high-level events.
- Monitor daily news and media coverage relevant to client activities; prepare timely media reports and coverage summaries.
- Maintain updated media lists, track journalist interactions and support media outreach initiatives.
- Liaise with internal teams and external vendors to ensure the timely execution of communication deliverables.Provide support in managing social media activities and content coordination as needed.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
- 3+ years of relevant PR or media experience, preferably in a consultancy or government-facing role.
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi.
- Experience working with media databases, monitoring tools and event coordination.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities efficiently.A collaborative mindset, high attention to detail and willingness to learn from senior professionals.

**Location**:Jaipur, Work from Office

**About APCO in India**

India is playing an increasingly important role in global geopolitics — not only as the world’s largest democracy but also as an emerging economic powerhouse. It is growing and changing at an exponential pace, due to the pro-reform policies of the government and increased investor confidence.

APCO’s India operations began in 2007, and our regional operation is one of the largest and most successful in the firm. Our offerings in India include corporate advisory, government relations, strategic communications, coalition building, crises management and consulting services. Our clients in India include multinational companies, industry associations, non-profit organizations and governments.

We take an integrated approach to consulting, which is based on our strong public affairs heritage, our nuanced understanding of strategic communications and remarkable research, creative and digital capabilities. This is supported by our global perspective and local knowledge, enabling us to address complex issues for our clients and deliver path-breaking campaigns.

Our team in India comprises a significant bench of senior-level staff with deep expertise coming from a range of journalistic, business, management consulting, communications, academic and government backgrounds. The team is based in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. Alongside trusted affiliates, the team penetrates all important markets within and around the sub-continent.

**Careers at APCO**

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviours, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.