Job Description

Edelman India is looking for a talented public affairs professional with minimum of 2-3 years of experience in agency, private sector, not-for-profit organizations, to work across our exciting clients and help us develop new business opportunities. We are looking for someone with interest and experience in India policy, with an account management background, excellent communication and writing skills and an eye for detail. The clients are demanding, and our work is fast-paced - you will need to be a quick thinker, astrong multi-tasker and thrive in a dynamic environment. Job responsibilities A focus on India policy, strategy, engagement and communication programmes for clients Serving as the day-to-day contact with clients, identifying and flagging policy challenges and opportunities and providing related strategic advice Supporting the organisation and preparation of materials for meetings, events or other client/stakeholders/media engagement activities Providing day-to-day support, both agency and client-side, including regular conference calls and clear, concise public affairs briefings for planning roll-outs Liaising with regional Edelman teams and managing the roll-outs of all plans and assets Campaign and event planning, logistics and management Identifying policy and market trends and pitching new business opportunities and Budget management understanding across projects. Qualifications and requirements: University degree in political science, communications, international relations, law or other relevant fields A thorough understanding of Indian policy decision making processes and its stakeholders Excellent analytical and written skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - a positive approach with a self-learning attitude Ability to work under pressure and on multiple assignments Proactive approach, willingness to take the initiative, and ability to develop and maintain a network of contacts with key stakeholders active in the policy field Experience in working with the media (strategy, outreach, coordination) and/or a good understanding of the media landscape would be an asset Ability to work effectively in a varied environment and within small dynamic teams Knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), additional skills are a plus. Interest in digital forms of communication and a good understanding of the social media landscape.

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