Description
Job Title:\*\* Head of Communications
Location:\*\* Bengaluru, India
Employment Type:\*\* Full-time
Level:\*\* Senior Leadership / Head of Function
Reporting To:\*\* Executive Leadership / Country Head / Global Comms Lead
Role Overview\*\*
We are seeking a Head of Communications to lead and scale the organization’s \*\*internal and external communications strategy\*\* in India. This role will be responsible for shaping brand narrative, strengthening leadership communication, managing reputation, and driving consistent messaging across employees, media, and external stakeholders.
The ideal candidate brings a blend of \*\*strategic thinking, strong writing skills, stakeholder management, and experience working with global leadership teams\*\*.
Key Responsibilities\*\*
Strategic Communications\*\*
\* Define and execute the overall \*\*communications strategy\*\* aligned with business objectives
\* Act as a trusted communications advisor to senior leadership
\* Ensure consistent messaging across all channels and audiences
Internal Communications\*\*
\* Lead internal communications across leadership announcements, business updates, change initiatives, and culture programs
\* Partner with HR and leadership teams on employee engagement and change communication
\* Own leadership messaging, townhalls, executive emails, and internal campaigns
External Communications & PR\*\*
\* Manage external communications including media relations, press releases, thought leadership, and crisis communication
\* Serve as key point of contact for media, PR agencies, and external partners
\* Protect and enhance corporate reputation in India
Brand & Content\*\*
\* Own corporate storytelling, editorial calendar, and content strategy
\* Oversee content creation across digital, social, and corporate platforms
\* Ensure brand voice and tone consistency
Crisis & Issues Management\*\*
\* Lead crisis communication planning and execution
\* Prepare leadership with messaging, Q&A, and response strategies during sensitive situations
Team & Stakeholder Management\*\*
\* Build and lead a high-performing communications team
\* Collaborate with global communications teams to align local and global narratives
\* Manage external vendors, agencies, and consultants
Required Qualifications & Experience\*\*
Education\*\*
\* Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field
\* Master’s degree preferred
Experience\*\*
\* 12–18+ years of experience in:
\* Corporate communications \* Internal communications \* PR / media relations \* Leadership communications
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