Communications Director
Communications Director
Communications Director; Delhi, India Office
Position Description
GHS is seeking a Communications Director. The Communications Director will report to the Vice President of Emerging Economies based in Delhi and the company’s Principals in New York.
Communications/Media Relations
The Communications Director will work closely with GHS senior staff and GHS’ clients to ensure fair and rational media coverage of health related issues in India. The Director is expected to possess existing top-tier media contacts in the health arena and is encouraged to expand and nurture those contacts while working at GHS. The Director should anticipate spending significant amounts of his/her time liaising with journalists and opinion-leaders to guide coverage of relevant public health issues and should also have a record of pitching and placing news stories. Alternatively, the Communications Director may be a former journalist. He/she will also be expected to assist the organization in expanding and maintaining its global network of communications consultants and building its capacity in new media expertise.
Client/Project Management
Over time, the Director will take over as the day-to-day liaison between clients and the firm and will manage the production of vital communications documents. The Director will also be responsible for assisting and advising clients and third party stakeholders in their interactions with the media through the preparation of talking points and training sessions. In addition, the Director of Communications expected to assist in the management and development of the team’s junior staff and attend frequent domestic and international meetings and events both with the client and on its behalf.
Required Qualifications
GHS is seeking an intelligent, passionate, experienced communications professional with a sophisticated understanding of public affairs/media relations as well as an expertise in global health, and/or vaccines. The individual should possess excellent diplomatic and client relations skills, an effective management style, and should thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
The Director should also possess the following traits
• B.A. degree in related field and 5-7 years of Communications/PR experience
• Fluency in Hindi and English
• Excellent writing, editing, and research skills
• Knowledge of global health and/or pharmaceutical/vaccine industry
• Familiarity and understanding of new media
• Strategic thinker
• Strong attention to detail
• Willing to travel internationally with possibility to participate in company-wide NYC/Delhi rotational program
Additional Qualifications
• International work experience
• Willingness to work nights and weekends when necessary
• Proficient on Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• M.A. in a related field
How to Apply
Please email cover letter, resume and any additional materials to jobsindia@globalhealthstrategies.com and include "Communications Director, India” in the subject line. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Due to the high volume of expected applicants, only those meeting GHS requirements will be contacted.
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