Corporate Communication and Public Relations Executive

Job Title: Corporate Communication and Public Relations Executive [Designation may vary depending on the profile fitment]

Work Location: Mumbai HO

JOB SUMMARY:
The Corporate Communication and Public Relations Executive will be responsible for supporting the Corporate Communication function at Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL). This person will be responsible for Internal Communication and Employee Engagement, as well as supporting media relations and crisis management. The successful candidate is expected to provide strategic communications support in collaboration with internal stakeholders, including the CEO’s office, to facilitate internal campaigns, employee Town Halls, and media engagement. The candidate is expected to have exceptional writing skills and experience in Corporate Communication with a large firm or PR agency.

RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Media Relations:

• Support HUL’s media relations strategy to build and protect reputation through earned media.
• Manage media queries and interview requests; monitor and track media coverage.
• Identify good storytelling opportunities and pitch them effectively to the media.
• Writing and reviewing press releases and other types of editorial content
• Managing vendors and external PR agencies, and media databases/archives.

II. Crisis/Issues Communications:

• Manage various issues the company faces; prepare communication assets such as holding statements, media responses, position notes, scenario planning, and risk mitigation plans.
• Advise brands/ other teams on approach and external communication in the event of an issue.
• Maintain trackers, processes, and support with media and issues training.

III. Internal Communications:

• Support internal communications, focusing on driving employee engagement and storytelling.
• Use tools and new channels to enhance the company’s internal communication effectiveness.
• Planning, coordination, and execution of internal employee events.
• Creating internal communications material, such as presentations, newsletters, and announcements.
• Writing & editing impactful and engaging content in support of firm goals and culture.

SKILL SETS

• Excellent writing and copy-editing skills with adequate PR experience to produce communications such as press releases and media statements; content support with speeches and articles.
• Experience with content creation and delivery, including email, newsletters, intranet content, videos, and presentations.
• Good planning and organisational skills, along with good interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with social media content creation/management will be a positive

REQUIREMENTS

• Sound judgement and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability and maturity to handle complex situations and confidential and sensitive information.
• An affirmative approach with high accountability and integrity
• Desire to build and maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting HUL and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Proven working experience of 5-6 years in corporate communication/public relations or journalism in a reputed corporate, PR agency, or media organisation.
• A Master's or Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, or Journalism is preferred.