Job Description

Apple's communications team shapes and shares with the world the stories about our innovative products and services, and the values that drive everything we do. The team includes professionals with a range of backgrounds including public relations, journalism, social media, writing and buzz marketing. We're looking for trailblazing, creative and collaborative professionals from a variety of 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 Manager in India who will drive the development and implementation of a focused corporate communications strategy for Apple Retail and Apple Values to proactively communicate Apple messages to targeted media and creators.
Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading activities with media and content creators in the country to help manage the company's corporate reputation in India and help communicate Apple's contribution locally, focused on key areas such as Apple Retail ecosystem, accessibility and education, customer privacy, and environmental leadership. The role requires an ability to think strategically and to execute activations with a high attention to detail. It also requires a proven ability to anticipate, manage and mitigate PR issues, working closely with local and global teams. This role will report into India Corporate PR Lead. You will work in partnership to create strategies and deliver campaigns that increase awareness and understanding of Apple Retail and Apple Values. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a variety of other teams and functions to create and deliver the activity that increases awareness and understanding of Apple and how the company is a force for good. This may include the Product PR team, Product Marketing and Marcom teams as well as GA, Retail and Legal teams across the organisation. You will help devise and execute global communications initiatives that resonate with the local audience. Responsibilities will include strategic planning and execution, identifying and managing issues in a fast-paced environment and continuous news cycle. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the wider management team in the region and also be tightly coordinating with worldwide PR teams.
Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in public relations, PR agency or corporate settings.
• Experience in media relations and a strong network of media and influencer contacts in tech, environment and sustainability space.
• Fluency in English required.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

• Strong media and influencer relationships in the tech, policy and consumer space, and a proven track record developing and placing stories.
• Retail PR experience is valuable but not essential.
• Successfully delivered creative corporate PR campaigns that have created meaningful impact.
• Developing and delivering effective communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to focus and simplify while managing multiple projects and programmes.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, ability to develop story pitches and creative ideas for simplifying complex topics.
• Ability to quickly analyse media coverage and sentiment, see around corners and apply insights to the team's work.
• Effective collaborator who will work cross functionally across teams while demonstrating integrity at all times.
• Self-motivated, possess a positive team-player attitude and passionate about consumer technology. Self-starter who is dedicated and demonstrates creative and critical thinking abilities.
• Able to work with ambiguity and on complex topics across multiple jurisdictions. Skilled in multi-tasking, delivering under tight timelines, adapting quickly to change.