Communication Advisor/Communication Coordinator

Job Description:

10-14 Years of Experience

Client - Oil & Gas Location- Pune,Kharadi, Work Mode - Hybrid (4days Office)

Communication Advisor

Your Role

We are seeking a seasoned
Corporate Communications professional
to design and execute innovative, multi-platform communication campaigns that drive engagement and value for the business. This role combines strategic public relations expertise, corporate communications skills, and instincts to craft impactful narratives and deliver standout campaigns over defined periods.

The ideal candidate thrives on challenges and is driven to perform in an evolving business landscape. The candidate should be well versed with all internal and external communication tools like webinars, press handling, storytelling, internal campaigns, leadership communication and content building.

Your Key Responsibilities

Plan and devise communication strategy in alignment with business and with overarching global theme. Drive the narrative for the businesses in Pune and ensure greater reach across global forums. Deliver on the local business mandate while driving value for the larger organisation. Support the BTC Head of Comms to plan and execute internal and external comms strategy for bp Pune.

Internal

· Accountable for the overall execution of the internal communications and engagement strategy in support of overall Pune business strategy

· Liaising with both India C&EA team members as well as global team members to drive the global comms mandate

· Support the Head of BTC Comms to cater to both project communications and change communications

· Strategic content creation for stakeholder communications in Pune for channels like Viva engage, sharepoint, presentation decks, white papers etc

· Develop and deliver a wholistic communications plan: define and deliver a

communications strategy along with the Head of BTC comms by identifying audiences, establishing, and maintaining appropriate communication channels, overseeing a tactical communications plan and measuring progress for continuous improvement

· Drive internal employee events and activations: develop and deliver programmes to drive employee engagement and build new mindsets among the team

· Plan for leadership communications and engagement

· Content development - strategically deliver leader communications and build the reputation of the leadership team.

· Plan and execute employee townhalls – managing end-to-end planning & execution; starting from sending invite to hosting it live on MS Teams.

External:

· Identify industry forums where businesses can participate – across India

· Work towards creating thought leadership opportunities for the business leaders in Pune

· Enable participation / representation for Pune leadership at external events.

· Drive advocacy for Pune businesses with relevant industry associations.

· Maintain crisis communication capability and preparedness and support the Head of BTC Comms to deliver in situations needed

Key challenges:

· Prioritizing activities on a very busy agenda and ensure the right balance between local and global initiatives and consistency of messaging

· Adjusting plans based on ever-evolving circumstances

· Identifying and planning for potential issues and be able to respond quickly and professionally in the event of an unforeseen challenge

· Developing engaging communications, and leverage digital tools, for a fast-changing organization and a diverse demographic

· Adapting to a start up culture prevalent in the Pune office that demands a self-starter and a go-getter attitude

Qualifications required:

• Master's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or related discipline.
• Around 10 – 12 years of professional experience in high profile corporate communications, employee communications, and public relations roles, supporting organizations with a global presence. Experience in building and implementing communication strategies from the ground up.
• Proven track record of working with senior executives and creating and implementing successful corporate communication strategies and programs.
• Demonstrate the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across various stakeholders. Proven management skills, including strategy planning, budgeting, and first level management experience.
• Strong writer and brand storyteller who is creative, persuasive, optimistic, and forward-looking.
• Experienced in crisis communication, with strong planning and organization skills, and the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Experienced in working within an organization where regulation and compliance are key considerations in all aspects of work.
• A professional with credibility and gravitas, who quickly builds trust with peers, team members and leadership.

Communication Coordinator

Key Criteria:

• 10–12 years of experience in communications, change management consulting, public relations, or external affairs
• Prior experience in a multinational/global environment
• Strong digital skills – video editing, graphic design, social media management
• Proven event management experience
• Proficiency with digital tools such as Canva, Navitas, Dotmailer, etc.

Communications delivery:

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Write, edit and distribute communications for digital channels (e.g., newsletter, intranet, leadership talking points, social media channels

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Design creative/collaterals for internal and external communications

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Promote global campaigns and bp messaging to employees in Pune.

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Provide communications support to the new head of center in Pune.

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Measure communications effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative data.

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Ensure communications procedures and bp brand standards are upheld.

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Employee engagement:

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Develop creative ways for employees to connect virtually, including organizing and managing large scale virtual events, and physical events when the situation allows and Provide mechanisms for employees to offer feedback and keep a pulse on how people are feeling.

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  Promote collaboration, inclusion, empathy and transparency in all communications, drive the bp culture, values and behaviors among employees.

Key Challenges

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Prioritizing activities in a very busy agenda and ensure the right balance between local and global initiatives and consistency of messaging.

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Adjusting plans based on ever-evolving landscape of the BTC Pune and ability to keep pace with rapid business transformation 

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Adjusting plans based on ever-evolving landscape of the BTC Pune and ability to keep pace with rapid business transformation 

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Identifying and planning for potential issues and be able to respond quickly and professionally in the event of an unforeseen challenge.

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Developing engaging communications, and leverage digital tools, for a fast-changing organization and a diverse demographic.

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Core communications skills – Strong, creative writer with an understanding of emerging communication trends and technology.

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Project management expertise – Handles multiple tasks and initiatives against deadlines and solves complex problems.

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Interpersonal influence – Ability to form strong relationships at all levels of the organization to help achieve positive outcomes.

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Self-starter – Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

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  Agility – Proven track record operating effectively in a fast-paced environment.