Communications Lead

Role Overview:

The Communications Lead is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive internal and external communication strategies that support the organizations goals and enhance its brand identity. This role demands strong leadership, communication, and project management skills to effectively guide teams and initiatives, ensuring consistent, impactful messaging across all channels.

Key Responsibilities:

Communications:

• Develop and implement an integrated corporate communication strategy aligned with business goals.
• Plan, manage, and execute the annual communications calendar and budget.
• Lead all external communications including PR, media relations, digital presence, and website management. Facilitate internal communications to ensure consistent messaging and high employee engagement. Plan and drive internal initiatives including cultural events, executive communications, and leadership messaging.
• Co-drive employer branding and culture-building campaigns internally and externally with HR.
• Create and supervise high-quality content and multi-format branding assets (videos, infographics, brochures, etc.); Lead photoshoots and video production (360, 2D, FPV) as per project needs.
• Ensure consistency in brand messaging across global markets and all communication touchpoints. Support Marketing team to Plan and execute key exhibitions and branded events in India and globally.
• Manage agency relationshipsPR, digital, creative, printing—including onboarding, renewals, and negotiations.
• Monitor and report on campaign performance and engagement metrics; implement corrective actions when needed.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing communications and design team.

Investor Relations (Support):

• Partner with the Head of IR and senior leadership to craft investor-facing communications: quarterly results, investor presentations, and annual reports.
• Coordinate end-to-end execution of integrated annual reports (print and digital).
• Liaise with PR, IR, digital agencies, company secretarial, and content teams for financial disclosures.
• Ensure consistency in messaging across financial and investor platforms.
• Support award submissions for annual reports and other IR materials.
• Execute, as & when required, video/photo shoots for IR communications.

Candidate Profile:

Experience & Skills

• 14+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications., including 2–4 years in leadership roles.
• Demonstrated initiative and clarity of vision, also the ability to articulate a vision.
• Highly proficient in English, as well as proficient in personal and professional use of social media.
• Must have experience in using AI and other web-based tools for content and image generation.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic communication planning and execution.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and team-building skills.
• Proven expertise in managing PR/media agencies, digital strategy, and creative vendors.
• Strong project management capabilities and experience handling events and campaigns.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Familiarity with investor relations processes and financial communication best practices.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience with vendor contract management

Personal Attributes & Leadership Qualities

• Interpersonal Excellence

  : Strong social and interpersonal skills; approachable, collaborative, and persuasive in interactions.

• High Energy & Passion

  : Energetic, hands-on, and passionate about driving impact; communicates with clarity and confidence.

• Entrepreneurial Mindset

  : Proactive, self-driven, and results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and ownership.

• Courage & Innovation

  : Willing to challenge the status quo and drive change with conviction and creativity.

• Relationship Management

  : Excellent networking skills and the ability to build and sustain strategic relationships across diverse stakeholder groups