Corporate Communications Manager

As a Corporate Communications Manager at Apple in India, your role will involve driving the development and implementation of a focused corporate communications strategy for Apple Retail and Apple Values. You will proactively communicate Apple messages to targeted media and creators, while managing the company's corporate reputation in India. Your responsibilities will include focusing on key areas such as the Apple Retail ecosystem, accessibility, education, customer privacy, and environmental leadership. Key Responsibilities: - Lead activities with media and content creators to manage the company's corporate reputation and communicate Apple's contribution locally - Think strategically and execute activations with high attention to detail - Anticipate, manage, and mitigate PR issues, working closely with local and global teams - Work in partnership with the India Corporate PR Lead to create strategies and deliver campaigns that increase awareness and understanding of Apple Retail and Apple Values - Collaborate with various teams and functions to create and deliver activities that showcase Apple as a force for good - Devise and execute global communications initiatives tailored to the local audience - Identify and manage issues in a fast-paced environment and continuous news cycle - Collaborate with the wider management team in the region and coordinate with worldwide PR teams effectively Preferred Qualifications: - Strong media and influencer relationships in the tech, policy, and consumer space - Proven track record in developing and placing stories - Retail PR experience is valuable but not essential - Successfully delivered creative corporate PR campaigns with meaningful impact - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects - Excellent writing and editing skills to develop story pitches and creative ideas - Ability to analyze media coverage and apply insights to work effectively - Effective collaborator with cross-functional teams and integrity - Self-motivated, positive team-player attitude, and passionate about consumer technology - Able to work with ambiguity, multi-task, and adapt quickly to change - Bachelor's degree preferred Minimum Qualifications: - 8+ years" experience in public relations at a PR agency or in-house PR teams - Strong network of media and influencer contacts in tech, environment, and sustainability space - Fluency in English required - Ability to travel up to 30% If you are a trailblazing, creative, and collaborative professional with a background in public relations, journalism, social media, writing, or buzz marketing, looking to do the best and most exciting work of your career, then consider joining Apple's communications team in India.,