Public Relations Executive

About the Role

Morning Star BrandCom is a communications advisory firm specializing in corporate reputation, crisis preparedness, and strategic media relations. We partner with businesses that take their reputation seriously — from legacy institutions to high-growth challengers — helping them communicate clearly, credibly, and consistently in a world of constant scrutiny.

This role involves working alongside a senior team on mandates that include corporate positioning, issue management, media engagement, and thought leadership. The role involves both thinking and doing: researching, writing, tracking, and engaging across multiple workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support corporate communication strategies through media research, content development, and outreach.
• Draft briefing notes, media pitches, responses, FAQs, and backgrounders.
• Monitor news cycles, identify reputational risks, and track client coverage.
• Maintain and update journalist databases, industry notes, and press kits.
• Assist in preparing clients for media interactions and public statements.
• Participate in internal and external meetings, keeping tasks and timelines on track.
• Account Management & Client Servicing.

Sectors serviced include: Education, Logistics, Auto, Fintech, Manufacturing, Startups, Tech / AI, Lifestyle.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Excellent communicator (written + verbal) with a nose for nuance.
• Ability to break down complex issues into clear, actionable ideas.
• Thorough with research and comfortable working with limited information.
• Calm under pressure and quick to adapt.
• Takes ownership of tasks and timelines without being micromanaged.
• Interest in how companies shape public perception, handle scrutiny, and build credibility over time.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 2 years experience in a PR agency.
• Exposure to corporate affairs, journalism.
• Understanding of India’s media and business landscape.

What You’ll Get

• A chance to work on real issues that matter to real businesses.
• Direct exposure to strategic communication work with decision-makers.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in a collaborative, low-ego environment.
• Opportunities to grow into advisory and client-facing roles over time.

Office Location: Wagle Estate, Thane