Specialist Assistant Manager - External Communication - Brand Marketing And Communications - Hyderabad

Summary

Position Summary

Are you an external communications / PR professional who is a creative thinker, enjoys building relationships, and wants to learn how to tie PR efforts to business objectives and growth? This external communications professional will help support media relations strategy, planning and execution, with a focus on coordinating initiatives across various business and industry teams. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting the positioning of organizations across key media channels, the ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels of a matrixed organization (including agency partners), and a desire to contribute to innovation that helps advance the external communications team.

Work you'll do

As a Specialist Assistant Manager Communications on the External Communications & PR team, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting leadership, business, marketing, and stakeholder teams on external communications initiatives tied to strategic growth priorities.
• Contributing to external communications strategies and campaign execution to strengthen Deloitte’s brand in the marketplace.
• Developing and coordinating media relations content and assets, including news releases, blog posts, pitches, and interview talking points.
• Tracking news trends, identifying relevant reporters and media opportunities, and supporting pitches for Deloitte leaders, thought leadership, and client impact stories.
• Using communications platforms and measurement tools, including Muck Rack and Meltwater, to support execution, reporting, and innovation across external communications activities.
  
  

The team

The USI External Communications & PR team provides strategic communications that build the Deloitte brand, strengthen our reputation, and drive business performance. This is a team of trusted advisors that delivers experienced counsel and superior results to the Deloitte U.S. Firms. Specifically, we seek to link public relations to business objectives and deliver "quality" over "quantity." With a focus on measurable results, we strive to identify and manage opportunities that will deliver the highest impact for our clients. The External Communications Team provides strategic counsel to its internal clients, developing appropriate public relations ideas and programs to further leadership and organizational goals. We manage message development, thought leadership, media relations and speaking programs, to name a few. We utilize tools such as media interviews and desk-side briefings, press releases, bylined articles, surveys, research, speaking engagements, and more.

Location: Hyderabad

Shift Timings: 11 AM to 4 PM and 7 PM to 11 PM

Qualifications

Required:

• 5-7 years of experience in external communications, public relations, or corporate communications
• Master’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, or Journalism
• Experience developing and executing external communications strategies and communications plans for a large B2B organization
• Experience supporting executive positioning programs and collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional marketing teams
• Experience drafting media relations content, including press releases, pitches, blog posts, and interview talking points
• Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Muck Rack, and Meltwater
• Experience measuring and tracking the effectiveness of communications strategies
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience in professional services or another B2B environment
• Experience working with external public relations agencies
• Experience supporting U.S. brands, campaigns, or stakeholders
• Experience working in a matrixed global organization
  
  

Our purpose

Deloitte’s purpose is to make an impact that matters for our people, clients, and communities. At Deloitte, purpose is synonymous with how we work every day. It defines who we are. Our purpose comes through in our work with clients that enables impact and value in their organizations, as well as through our own investments, commitments, and actions across areas that help drive positive outcomes for our communities.

Our people and culture

Our inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ways of thinking, ideas and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our clients’ most complex challenges. This makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work.

Professional development

At Deloitte, professionals have the opportunity to work with some of the best and discover what works best for them. Here, we prioritize professional growth, offering diverse learning and networking opportunities to help accelerate careers and enhance leadership skills. Our state-of-the-art DU: The Leadership Center in India, located in Hyderabad, represents a tangible symbol of our commitment to the holistic growth and development of our people. Explore DU: The Leadership Center in India .

Benefits To Help You Thrive

At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. Our comprehensive rewards program helps us deliver a distinctly Deloitte experience that helps that empowers our professionals to thrive mentally, physically, and financially—and live their purpose. To support our professionals and their loved ones, we offer a broad range of benefits. Eligibility requirements may be based on role, tenure, type of employment and/ or other criteria. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.

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Requisition code: 361006

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