Join Airbus as a Senior Communications Manager in New Delhi, India. This permanent, full-time professional role involves driving internal and external communications strategies, managing media relations, and overseeing content production across the India and South Asia region.
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism or a related field
5 to 7 years of well-rounded communications experience
Native-level command of English; knowledge of multiple Indian languages valued
Regular travel required in covered markets
Preferred: Experience in aerospace and defence sector and data analytics
Skills & Responsibilities
Media Relations: Foster relations with media markets and act as a company spokesperson within a global team.
Content Production: Produce written and AV content for Airbus channels including employee hubs.
Event Management: Organise media events, product demos, and public engagements.
Campaign Execution: Develop and execute annual communication plans and manage local PR agency contracts.
Potential transition routes: People from PR agency or corporate communications backgrounds may bring media relations and stakeholder management skills, alongside meeting the required 5 to 7 years of communications experience.
Job description
Job Description:
Position Summary:
The role is part of the International Communications team. The job holder will support internal and external communications activities for all divisions in the India and South Asia region in support of business campaigns, corporate priorities and the communication needs of the Airbus India - Air India joint venture. The role will be responsible for managing relations with the media in the markets covered, liaising with communications teams at customer, mastering content production for Airbus channels, including social media platforms, and the organisation of internal and external events with the support of a local PR agency.
Key responsibilities:
Development and execution of an annual Communications plan for the Region with specific, measurable and actionable communications objectives
Foster relations with the media in the markets covered
Act as company spokesperson as part of 24/7 global team
Act as PoC for communication teams at customers
Produce written and AV content for Airbus channels, including for employee Hub
Organise media-events taking place in markets covered including briefings, product demos and public engagements
Manage contracts with local PR agencies / suppliers for communication activities
Manage communications around crisis and special situations in the region in / with the support of Airbus’ global communications organisation
Partner with cross-functional teams to curate and execute marquee corporate events and industry conferences that elevate brand equity and market presence
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or a related field
Well-rounded communications experience of 5 to 7 years (media relations, social media, writing, content creation, brand and advertising, event management & internal communications)
Readiness to take responsibility for driving activities autonomously
At ease to interact with confidence with Airbus senior management and customers
Native-level command of English. Knowledge of multiple Indian languages is highly valued for regional impact
Must be available to travel regularly in markets covered
Experience with events and logistics
Good understanding of AI capabilities
Experience with Salesforce CRM and MarketingCloud is an advantage
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong experience in the aerospace and defence sector
Experience in leveraging data analytics to monitor, evaluate and optimise the performance of multi-channel communication activities
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company: Airbus India Private Limited
Employment Type: Permanent -------
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Company Communication
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