Job Title:\*\* Head of Communications

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Location:\*\* Bengaluru, India

Employment Type:\*\* Full-time

Level:\*\* Senior Leadership / Head of Function

Reporting To:\*\* Executive Leadership / Country Head / Global Comms Lead

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Role Overview\*\*

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We are seeking a Head of Communications to lead and scale the organization’s \*\*internal and external communications strategy\*\* in India. This role will be responsible for shaping brand narrative, strengthening leadership communication, managing reputation, and driving consistent messaging across employees, media, and external stakeholders.

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The ideal candidate brings a blend of \*\*strategic thinking, strong writing skills, stakeholder management, and experience working with global leadership teams\*\*.

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Key Responsibilities\*\*

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Strategic Communications\*\*

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\* Define and execute the overall \*\*communications strategy\*\* aligned with business objectives

\* Act as a trusted communications advisor to senior leadership

\* Ensure consistent messaging across all channels and audiences

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Internal Communications\*\*

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\* Lead internal communications across leadership announcements, business updates, change initiatives, and culture programs

\* Partner with HR and leadership teams on employee engagement and change communication

\* Own leadership messaging, townhalls, executive emails, and internal campaigns

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External Communications & PR\*\*

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\* Manage external communications including media relations, press releases, thought leadership, and crisis communication

\* Serve as key point of contact for media, PR agencies, and external partners

\* Protect and enhance corporate reputation in India

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Brand & Content\*\*

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\* Own corporate storytelling, editorial calendar, and content strategy

\* Oversee content creation across digital, social, and corporate platforms

\* Ensure brand voice and tone consistency

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Crisis & Issues Management\*\*

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\* Lead crisis communication planning and execution

\* Prepare leadership with messaging, Q&A, and response strategies during sensitive situations

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Team & Stakeholder Management\*\*

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\* Build and lead a high-performing communications team

\* Collaborate with global communications teams to align local and global narratives

\* Manage external vendors, agencies, and consultants

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Required Qualifications & Experience\*\*

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Education\*\*

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\* Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field

\* Master’s degree preferred

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Experience\*\*

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\* 12–18+ years of experience in:

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