Communications Manager

Job highlights

• . Bachelors or Masters degree in Communications,Journalism,Public Relations or a related field . 47 years of experience in communications,PR,content marketing,or journalism
• Experience developing and executing integrated communication strategies . PR agency background preferred . Work with an Ed-tech or university is a plus
• Qualifications Experience

Job_Description":" About Rishihood

Rishihood University is India first impact-focussed university, founded by technocrats, philanthropists, policymakers, social and spiritual leaders, entrepreneurs, and educators. Founded with the vision of creating impactful leaders across various domains of life, Rishihood delivers a learning experience that is rooted in tradition, global in approach, and futuristic in outcomes. The university is on a mission to nurture impact-driven learners who seek truth, solve problems, and champion national transformation .

Purpose

The Communications Manager is responsible for shaping and amplifying Rishihood Universitys voice across internal and external audiences. This role leads the planning and execution of strategic communications that strengthen the Universitys reputation, elevate thought leadership, and engage prospective students, parents, faculty, industry partners, media, and the wider community.

Reporting to the Assistant Director Branding Communications , the Communications Manager works closely with internal teams and external agencies to ensure that every communication reflects Rishihood Universitys mission, values, and institutional vision.

Responsibilities :

• Strategize institutional newsletters : (LinkedIn newsletter and others)

• Agency management: Drive Digital PR and coordinate with media partners

• LinkedIn Communication Management : Manage leadership communications, including LinkedIn posts, speeches, Op-Eds, and thought leadership

• Social Media Comment Management : Ensure timely responses on Inbox, comments and reshares

• Admissions Emails : Plan and execute parent communications across the student lifecycle

• High-Stake Communications : Manage communications for founders, donors, partners, and other key stakeholders

• Internal Communications: Copy for posters and emailers across the Rishihood ecosystem

  Qualifications Experience

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field

  • 47 years of experience in communications, PR, content marketing, or journalism.

  • Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone across press releases, speeches, newsletters, social media, and executive communications.

  • Strong media relations experience with a proven track record of securing meaningful coverage in national, business, education, and digital publications.

  • Experience developing and executing integrated communication strategies

  • PR agency background preferred

  • Work with an Ed-tech or university is a plus

    Decision Areas

    • Institutional communication planning and execution.

    • Leadership communication strategy and thought leadership initiatives.

    • Media engagement and public relations activities.

    • Admissions and stakeholder communication journeys.

    • Internal communication planning and editorial governance.

    • Brand consistency and communication quality assurance.
      KPIs

      • Quality, consistency, and timeliness of institutional communication across channels.

      • Media coverage secured through proactive PR initiatives.

      • Growth in leadership visibility through media coverage and thought leadership initiatives.

      • Improved engagement of newsletters, communication, and LinkedIn communication.

      • Adherence to brand standards and stakeholder satisfaction with communication quality.

        Benefits

        • 5 days working

        • 60 days of paid leaves in a year (30 ELs + 7 CLs + 7 SLs + approved national holidays)

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