Website:
ashoka.edu.in
Job details:
Job Title: Deputy Manager – PR and Communications
Reports To: Manager - PR and Communications
Location: Ashoka Campus, Sonipat
Experience (in years): 4-6 years of relevant experience
About Ashoka University: https://www.ashoka.edu.in/
About the PR and Communications Team:
The PR and Communications team at Ashoka University is responsible for managing the institution’s profile, reputation, media presence, brand identity, digital platforms, and external engagement. The team leverages multiple communication channels to ensure that accurate and timely information about the University is effectively shared with key audiences.
In addition to external communications, the team also supports internal communications, outreach initiatives, and key institutional events. With a 360-degree view of the University’s activities, the team works closely with academic and administrative units, centres, and external stakeholders to strengthen Ashoka’s visibility, credibility, and engagement.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The role of Deputy Manager – Communications is integral to the functioning of the PR and Communications team. The individual should possess strong communication and coordination skills to manage internal expectations effectively while keeping Ashoka University’s vision, mission, and brand ethos at the forefront.
This is a dynamic role with opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow across multiple areas of communications.
Key responsibilities include:-
- Curating and developing content in both short and long formats, including blogs, feature articles, interviews, and opinion pieces for Ashoka University’s various social assets and monthly newsletter Ashoka Reflections.
- Strategising, planning, and producing the University’s internal newsletter on a monthly basis for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to write scripts for A/V, caption/headline writing, and SEO writing.Understanding of employer brand communication.
- Liaising with various departments, centres, faculty, and administrative teams to gather content and ensure effective internal communication.
- Building and maintaining strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders across the University to support communication initiatives.
- Supporting content planning and communication strategies aligned with institutional priorities.
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent command of English, with strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to think strategically about content and communication while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work effectively under tight timelines.
- A collaborative team player who works well with diverse teams and stakeholders across the University.
- Proactive, self-driven, and willing to take initiative, learn continuously, and grow within the role.
- Detail-oriented, dependable, and capable of delivering high-quality outputs within agreed deadlines.
- Those who have worked in news agencies, content writing platforms, and written long-form content for leaders will be ideally suited for this role.
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree with 5–6 years of relevant work experience in communications, media, or related fields.
- Diploma in journalism, advertising, PR or a comparative qualification is essential
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