Public Relations & Communications Manager

About the role

The Public Relations & Communications Manager will shape Ashoka University’s external profile and internal messaging. Working with a range of stakeholders, you will ensure timely, accurate communication that aligns with the university’s vision and brand ethos.

Key responsibilities

• Curate and generate content such as blogs, articles, and opinion pieces for the university website and newsletter.
• Maintain and expand media relationships, leveraging direct networks to secure coverage.
• Produce and distribute a monthly internal newsletter to all staff, students, and external partners.
• Coordinate internal communications across departments, centres, academic and non‑academic staff.
• Identify opportunities to enhance Ashoka’s visibility and reputation in the media.
• Manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and deliver high‑quality outputs.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 6‑8 years of relevant experience.
• Diploma or comparable qualification in journalism, advertising, PR, or related field.
• Proven track record of working with media and strong networking abilities.
• Collaborative, punctual, energetic, detail‑oriented, and creative.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Exceptional writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong storytelling and content creation capabilities.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building.