Job Description: Associate – Corporate Communications We are seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to join our Corporate Communications Team at Metropolis. The selected candidate will be playing a pivotal role as a content and communication specialist, focusing on both internal and external communications, and will have the opportunity to work closely with the key management, including the Chairman, MD, CEO, CXO members and senior doctors. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for storytelling, exceptional writing skills, and a proactive approach to managing PR and corporate communications initiatives. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment within one of India’s leading diagnostic companies.
Key Responsibilities:
He/she will be involved in planning, implementing, and managing various internal and external communication programs and strategies, providing the necessary support to the Head of Corporate Communications.
He/she will be frequently aligning and engaging with the cross-functional teams to collate necessary data/visuals for preparing different communication materials. The person will also co-ordinate and fulfil the communication needs of multiple functions within the organization as required.
He/she will be assisting in developing content for various communications collaterals and channels including Corporate Brochures, Presentations, Press Releases, Annual Reports, Posters, Internal Communication Emailers, Employee Newsletters, Websites, company’s official social media pages, preferably LinkedIn and Twitter.
The individual will conduct primary research and contribute to the development of compelling authored articles. Additionally, they will assist in crafting responses for reactive media opportunities and email interviews.
The individual will also be responsible for identifying high-impact speaker opportunities and panel discussions for senior executives, as well as preparing talk points for these engagements. Collaborating across various functions, they will develop content for award nomination forms.
Monitor news and updates in the diagnostics and healthcare industry, track company news across print, electronic, online, and social media channels, preparing news reports for dissemination within the Metropolis group, and maintaining news archives and media lists.
Develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, heads of departments, employees at all levels, as well as vendors such as creative and PR firms, and other agencies managing communication mandates of Metropolis. • Maintain content inventories, including photo, video, and design assets.
Manage departmental administrative duties, coordinate with purchase and finance team members to generate vendor codes, purchase orders, and process payments, maintaining records of invoices and supporting documents of external vendors associated with the communications department.
Handle departmental logistics, including maintaining inventories of printed materials and other collaterals.
Qualification & Functional Competencies:
Minimum 4-6 years of work experience in PR/Corporate Communications. • Strong content writing and editing skills in English are essential.
Flair for writing content for a range of communication channels.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic Research and analytical skills, including the ability to proactively identify content and media opportunities.
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced and high-pressure situation.
Excellent command over MS Office applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel. Knowledge and understanding of design tools such as Photoshop, Corel Draw, and Illustrator will be a bonus.
Tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms, tools, and trends.
Understanding of the media landscape and its dynamics. Behavioural Competencies
Proactive, reliable, responsible, and accurate with keen attention to detail.
Confident individual with a strong ability to interact effectively with the senior leadership team.
Excellent time management skills and punctuality.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to management
