Associate Director : Public Relations

About Flipkart

Flipkart is committed to the cause of transforming commerce in India through our investments in made-in-India technology innovations, customer-centric features and constructs, a diverse category landscape and a world-class supply chain. With a customer base of over 350 million, product coverage of over 150 million across 80+ categories, focus on generating direct and indirect employment and a commitment to empowering generations of entrepreneurs and MSMEs and a sustainable growth strategy– Flipkart is maximizing for our customers, stakeholders, and the planet at large!

Flipkart is a part of the Walmart-owned Flipkart Group, which also includes group companies Flipkart Health+, Myntra, and Cleartrip.

About the role

We are looking for a self-motivated professional to lead the communication charter for business categories and corporate programs. We want a team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This role will be part of the external corporate communications team within the Flipkart Corporate Affairs team and will report to the Group Head of Communications.

What you will be doing:

● The Associate Director will work with marketing teams across categories to develop proactive communication plans and campaigns and support them in external communication as required. ● Develop relevant documentation and messaging for categories being managed. ● Support business announcements and programs as required.

● Work closely with the leadership team and provide relevant guidance to ensure sustained and clear communication on the business.

● Manage media relationships to develop and create effective brand stories.

● Ensure effective partnerships with an external PR agency and other vendors.

Requirements

● Bachelor’s degree and any qualification in Communications or Journalism

● 14+ years of communications experience

● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously ● Strong interpersonal skills

● Ability to influence stakeholders at leadership levels

● Experience in the consumer and tech industry will be an advantage

● Exemplary verbal and written communication skills (additional language skills a plus) ● Understanding of media and digital space

● Reputation Management, Social Media Strategist, Stakeholder Management

Why work with us?

At Flipkart, we promise to maximize what you care about the most. You’ll get an opportunity to leave a mark and create your own legacy, you’ll have freedom to experiment, learn and grow, you’ll get to work with the best in our inclusive teams and experience our culture of care to ensure that you can focus on doing your best work.

Every Flipster is a Maximiser - Curious, Audacious, Entrepreneurial, Purpose-Driven, Excited By Big Challenges, A Team Player and Inclusive. If this is who you are, then Flipkart is the place where you can thrive.

We understand that your own aspirations and journeys are unique. So you choose what you want to maximize, and we provide you the platform for it. Because when you maximize, we maximize.

Visit our career site to know more about what it means to work at Flipkart.

Being Yourself @ Flipkart

Flipkart respects and values differences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to promoting a diverse workplace culture where every individual is valued for who they are, regardless of race, color, age, faith, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, professional pedigree, physical ability, veteran status, or any other characteristics. We firmly believe that when people with diverse identities and perspectives work together, we create the most value – for our customers, our people, and society. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, where diverse teams innovate and excel every day.