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Manager – Public Relations & Communications Location: Ashoka University, Sonipat, Haryana (Delhi-NCR) Department: Brand & Communication Reports To: Director Role Type: Full-time · [Permanent] Experience: 6-8 years ABOUT THE ROLE The Public Relations and Communications Manager will play a key role in shaping Ashoka University’s profile, reputation, brand, media presence, and external communications. Working across internal and external stakeholders, the role will ensure accurate and timely communication while identifying opportunities to strengthen Ashoka’s external visibility. The role will also support internal communications, outreach, and events, while ensuring all communication remains aligned with the University’s vision, mission, and brand ethos. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Ability to curate and generate content like blogs, articles, and opinion pieces for Ashoka’s website and newsletter • Proven track record of working with Indian media and strong evidence of direct networks • Create and deliver an internal newsletter every month which is sent to all internal and external stakeholders • Internal communications engagement including liaising with various departments, centres, academic and non-academic staff, and other stakeholders • Capacity for networking to establish effective working relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders • Ability to take the initiative, manage high workloads and deliver outputs to agreed deadlines WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Qualifications – Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree with 6-8 years of relevant work experience – Possesses exceptional writing and oratory skills, can multi-task efficiently and deliver consistently – Diploma in journalism, advertising, PR or comparative qualification are essential – Collaborative, punctual, energetic, willing to learn, team-player, detail and action-oriented, and creative – Capacity for networking to establish effective working relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders – Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously Who You Are • You are a strong writer and storyteller who can create engaging content across platforms. • You have established relationships with Indian media and are confident in building external networks. • You are a collaborative communicator who can engage effectively with diverse internal stakeholders. • You are proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. ABOUT ASHOKA UNIVERSITY Ashoka University is India's premier interdisciplinary higher education and research-focused institution, offering world-class opportunities in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Established in 2014 by leaders, thinkers, academics, and philanthropists from diverse fields, it operates on a unique model of collective philanthropy, integrating exemplary governance standards with cutting-edge pedagogy and a faculty body of international acclaim. Today, the University has a community of 3000+ students and operates seven Schools imparting industry-oriented education, professional skills, and values-based learning to prepare students for global careers. The University espouses principles of inclusivity and diversity, having more than 57% women, 4% international scholars, 100+ students with disabilities, and over 47% students on scholarships. Since its inception, Rs 723 crores have been awarded in scholarships with over 2,000 students receiving full-tuition fee waivers cumulatively and 5400+ students being supported through scholarships. In addition, nearly 5500 of Ashoka's alumni are pursuing careers of their choice in reputed organisations and leading universities across the world. Ashoka University continues to reaffirm its commitment to building an inclusive institution of excellence in teaching and research, nurturing responsible leaders for India and the world. In 2025, Ashoka University was honoured with the 'University of the Year (Emerging)' award at the 20th FICCI Higher Education Summit 2025 - one of India's notable industry platforms celebrating excellence in academia and innovation. The University also secured the first position in the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2025 in two prestigious categories. The Ashoka advantage will continue to equip its students with the skills to see the big picture - to critically analyse, question, interpret, craft compelling arguments, and find sustainable solutions. It is a collective effort towards nation-building. This is where tomorrow's leaders are born. Check out the Ashoka Website to know more :

Manager (Public Relations & Communications)

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