Manager - Communications

Type: Full Time

Reporting to Director Communications and Patient Advocacy, OPPI

Manager Communication

A manager communications is expected to be a strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail, working well under pressure, and meeting deadlines. This role requires, excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment. Should be innovative, organized, and self-motivated with a keen interest in driving strategic messages to key internal and external role-players.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a communication strategy that includes media outreach and social media content creation.
• Research and write press releases, and content for the company website, infographics, blogs, and newsletters.
• Acquire and maintain a detailed knowledge of the company’s policies, principles, and strategies, and keep up-to-date with relevant developments.
• Organize initiatives and plan events or press conferences
• Liaise with PR agencies, journalist, media and handle requests for interviews, statements etc.
• Foster relationships with advocates and key persons
• Work with key internal role-players to brainstorm content ideas, in line with the company’s strategy and in support of various brand initiatives.
• Support and evaluate results of communication campaigns with the team.
• Assist in communication of strategies or messages from senior leadership
• Support and drive various on ground, hybrid, and virtual internal & external events
• Handle various workgroup initiatives by preparing meeting agenda, attending meeting, drafting minutes, follow up on next steps etc.

Additionally

1.      Assisting Director

•  Secretarial Assistance and support to Director on the day-to-day activities
• Coordinate meetings and calendars of directors
• Work on relevant Work Groups and Committees

2.      OPPI Events

•  Coordinate and provide support for all events - on ground & virtual
• Coordinate and provide support for Reports, Newsletter, Research Paper etc.
•  Coordinate and provide support on OPPI Awards
•  Coordinate with vendors and agencies, under the guidance of Directors
•  Support DGs office as and when required
• Regular updates on OPPI Social media handles – Twitter, Linked In, Facebook

3.      Admin Assistance and Coordination

•  Maintain Yearly schedule of Meetings
• Coordinate with printer for various printing tasks i.e. Reports, booklets etc.
• Regular updates on OPPI Website
• Coordinate with the offices of member companies, for various campaigns and initiatives
• Proficient in making PowerPoint presentations for various projects

Professional Experience / Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field (essential).
• A minimum of 5-6 years’ experience in communications strategy development (essential).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Responsive and Prompt in delivery.
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
•  Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, and related business and communication tools.
• Content writing experience for all media platforms.
• Proven social media and networking expertise.
• Strategic and creative mindset.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
•  Prior experience of interacting with senior leadership
• Aptitude and capacity to establish effective working relationships and partnerships with various agencies and stakeholders.
• A portfolio of work available for review.