Political Communication Manager (PR)

Job Title: Political Communication Lead Location: Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram), Kerala Salary: Up to ₹4,00,000 per month Experience: 3–8 Years Education: Bachelor's/Master's Degree from a Tier 1 Institute (Preferred) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Political Communication Lead to lead strategic communications, shape political narratives, manage media relations, and oversee crisis communication for high-profile political campaigns and public affairs initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional communication skills, political acumen, and the ability to manage high-pressure situations while protecting and enhancing the public image of political leaders and organizations. Key Responsibilities ● Develop and execute comprehensive political communication strategies aligned with campaign objectives. ● Craft compelling messaging, campaign narratives, speeches, press releases, talking points, policy briefs, and opinion articles. ● Lead media relations by building strong relationships with journalists, editors, television channels, and digital media platforms. ● Design and implement integrated communication campaigns across print, digital, television, radio, and social media. ● Lead crisis communication planning and execution by anticipating potential issues, developing response strategies, preparing official statements, coordinating rapid response teams, and managing reputational risks during political or public crises. ● Monitor news cycles, media coverage, public opinion, and political developments to identify emerging opportunities and threats. ● Collaborate with research, analytics, digital, and campaign teams to develop data-driven communication strategies. ● Manage spokesperson preparation, media briefings, interviews, debates, and public appearances. ● Develop communication strategies for elections, policy launches, governance initiatives, and stakeholder engagement. ● Ensure consistency in messaging across all communication channels. ● Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion. ● Build and maintain relationships with political leaders, government officials, influencers, media professionals, and strategic partners. ● Lead and mentor communication executives while ensuring timely execution of communication plans. Crisis Management Responsibilities ● Develop proactive crisis communication frameworks and contingency plans. ● Monitor political, social, and media risks that may impact the organization's reputation. ● Lead rapid response communication during political controversies, misinformation campaigns, emergencies, and reputation-related incidents. ● Prepare crisis statements, FAQs, holding statements, and media responses. ● Coordinate with legal, campaign, policy, and leadership teams during crisis situations. ● Manage social media communication during crises to ensure timely and accurate information dissemination. ● Conduct post-crisis evaluations and recommend improvements to crisis communication strategies. Required Skills ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Malayalam. ● Strong understanding of political communication, public affairs, and electoral campaigns. ● Expertise in media relations, public relations, and strategic messaging. ● Proven experience in Crisis Communication and Reputation Management. ● Strong speechwriting, content creation, and storytelling abilities. ● Deep understanding of current affairs, public policy, and political dynamics. ● Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills. ● Ability to perform under pressure and make strategic decisions in time-sensitive situations. ● Strong leadership, analytical, and presentation skills. ● Proficiency in Microsoft Office, digital communication tools, and social media platforms. Preferred Background ● Experience in political consulting firms, election campaigns, government communication, public affairs, media organizations, or public policy institutions. ● Experience working with senior political leaders, ministers, elected representatives, or government stakeholders. ● Demonstrated success in handling crisis communication, reputation management, and high-profile media engagements. Qualification ● Bachelor's or Master's Degree from a Tier 1 Institute (Preferred). ● Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Marketing, Communications, or a related field. Compensation & Benefits ● Salary: Up to ₹4,00,000 per month (Based on experience and expertise) ● Opportunity to lead high-impact political campaigns and communication strategies. ● Exposure to senior political leadership and national-level public affairs initiatives. ● Fast-paced, challenging, and high-growth work environment.