Facebook was built to help people connect and share, and over the last decade our tools have played a critical part in changing how people around the world communicate with one another. With over a billion people using the service and more than fifty offices around the globe, a career at Facebook offers countless ways to make an impact in a fast growing organization. p> Facebook is seeking an experienced Communications director to lead the companys communications efforts in India. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to build nation-wide and regional programs in India, manage issues and media relations, and be highly organized, energetic and detail-oriented. This role is based in Delhi, and will report to the Communications Director for APAC. p> Responsibilities: strong> * Develop, lead and execute communications strategies and initiatives to support Facebooks product, platform, monetization and policy efforts in India p> Counsel cross-functional partners in policy, legal, marketing, and other groups within the company on a broad set of communications matters ranging from media engagement strategy to crisis management p> li> Educate users, press, bloggers, analysts and influencers about core Facebook products and initiatives p> li> Drive positive coverage across a broad range of media, including consumer, business and advertising trade outlets p> li> Protect and enhance the reputation of Facebook and its products p> li> Support and manage the creation of press materials and customer/ partner reference programs p> li> Have good understanding and knowledge of India p> li> Respond to and route incoming media requests across India p> li> Manage agency support in India p> li> Organized press briefings, media sessions, events, prepare briefing materials and manage executive spokespeople p> li> ul> Requirements: strong> * Minimum bachelors degree p> post-graduate or professional degrees preferred p> li> 15+ years professional experience, both agency and in-house preferred p> li> Exemplary verbal and written communication skills p> li> Strong people and managerial skills need to be able to work with people at all levels, of different nationalities and manage a wide variety of stakeholders p> li> Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously p> li> Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment p> li> Ability to think, plan, and execute resourcefully p> li> Experience of complex policy issues on a national or international basis p> li> Experience in the internet technology industry a plus p> li> Passion for Facebook essential p> li> ul> Industry: strong> Internet p> Salary: Not Disclosed by Recruiter Industry: IT-Software / Software Services Functional Area: Marketing , Advertising , MR , PR , Media Planning Role Category:Senior Management Role:Head/VP/GM-Public Relations/Corporate Communication Keyskills events media relations service facebook crisis management tools media communications support policy Desired Candidate Profile Education- UG: B.Tech/B.E. PG:MBA/PGDM Doctorate:Any Doctorate - Any Specialization, Doctorate Not Required Please refer to the Job description above
