Corporate Communications Lead,

☞ Apple

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Update day: 06-05-2024

Location: Mumbai Maharashtra

Category: Marketing / PR

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Summary

Posted: May 12, 2023
Role Number: 200479279
The people here at Apple don’t just build products— they craft the kind of wonder that has revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Imagine what you could do here. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. A job at Apple is unlike any other you’ve had. You will be challenged. You will be inspired! And you’ll be proud! At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish. Apple’s worldwide communications team informs the world about the Company, our innovative products & services, and the values that drive our company. The team includes professionals with backgrounds in public relations strategy, journalism, buzz marketing and event production. We’re looking for trailblazing, collaborative professionals from a variety of creative fields. If that’s you, then your next home may be here. Come and do the best and most exciting work of your career at Apple. We are seeking a Corporate Communications Lead in India who will report into the Head of Corporate Communications, India. This role will drive the development and implementation of a focused corporate comms strategy to proactively communicate Apple messages to targeted media and influencers.

Key Qualifications

  • This is, first and foremost a media relations leadership role. You will be expected to be hands-on, working day-to-day to engage with local journalists explaining how our commitment to India is benefiting consumers and bringing the narrative to life through impactful stories in national and regional titles and through influencer channels. In this role you will partner closely with the Head of Corporate Communications, India and Apple WW Corporate Communications in Cupertino, as well as the broader Apple team in India.
  • The successful candidate will be a proven leader with a keen ability to manage change and ambiguity. Inherently curious and driven, you will always be eager to find a better way to do things and take things to the next level. You will work well under demanding timelines and have a keen eye for detail, with an ability to finish projects to the highest level. You will excel at building relationships and strive for excellence in everything you do.
  • 10-15+ years experience in Corporate Communications or PR. This might include roles in PR agencies, corporate PR departments, or as a journalist.
  • Experience working for/or with a global organization in a consumer and/or corporate PR capacity.
  • Experience with social media tools including blogs, podcasts, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
  • Extensive knowledge and network with media/journalists and editors in India.
  • Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to continually prioritize and multi-task in a dynamic, creative, fast-paced environment.
  • Highly collaborative with exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Extensive travel is required.
  • Fluency in English is required.

Description

Drive strategic Corporate Communications initiatives to increase awareness from consumers of Apple’s positive impact in India. Relationship-driven ability to work cross-functionally and cross borders with WW Corporate Communications to ensure global communications plans are implemented locally. Have the capacity to handle crisis and other reactive PR situations with grace and ease, knowing when and how to respond to media inquiries. Identify and escalate potential public issues that may impact Apple; diffuse rumours, and resolve conflicting messages. Provide PR guidance, support, and resources for the local team including sales, marketing, legal, HR, and Services. Use your first-class knowledge of the media landscape in India to broaden and deepen our contacts with consumer lifestyle, technology, and business outlets. Have your finger on the pulse of any changes in the media landscape. Be the first to know about new publications, blogs, programs or journalists taking up new posts. Spot the opportunities that arise from these changes and recommend how to capitalize on them and maximize coverage. Ability to dive deep into our segment markets to identify new and creative ways to reach influencing media and share the Apple story. Proactively build and maintain relationships with key media, resulting in maximum opportunity for coverage. Lead the planning and delivery of Corporate Communications campaigns that meet both WW and local objectives. To work with teams globally and locally to find opportunities and implement them locally. Track key coverage for your market and share news with the wider India and global teams. Organize briefings with key media, organize press events, effectively select target media for special events and individual Corporate Communications opportunities. Maintain a network of agency resources in the region as required to support the execution of local initiatives and programs.

Education & Experience

University degree in Business, Communications, Marketing or Journalism

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Deadline: 20-06-2024

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