Communications Manager

We are looking for a candidate who has an interest in our work, good writing skills, great managerial skills and a creative flair. An ideal candidate must have the ability to generate content that reflects our design ethos and maintain the practice's voice across all outreach channels.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and anchor media packages for the projects.
• Manage and optimize resource deployment in the group.
• Analyze the work intensity in the group and assign priorities.
• Establish SOPs for ease of functioning of the group in alignment with the Practice.
• Conduct periodic reviews of all works and develop efficient strategies to lower turnaround time and higher output.
• Enforce and emphasize time-bound completion of tasks.
• Identify risks promptly and help navigate them.
• Increase the visibility of the group within the organization and outside.
• Improve cross-functioning dynamics across various groups within the organization.
• Develop a training module for new hires in consultation with HR.
• Manage key press relations.

Education:

• Mandatory: Bachelor's degree in architecture or urban design
• Preferred: A bachelor's or master's degree in research

Experience:

• Years: 5+ years
• Industry: Architecture and Communications

Skills (Mandatory):

• Skilled user of email handling software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and a methodical approach to work carried out.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• Discretion and an understanding of confidentiality issues.

Skills (Preferred):

• Proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Illustrator.
• Note: Shortlisted candidates will be tested for comprehension and writing skills.