Associate

About the Role

The Associate role at Media Times is a full-time, on-site position based in the Greater Hyderabad Area. This role involves supporting day-to-day PR and digital communications activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting press releases and media notes.
• Coordinating media outreach.
• Assisting with press conferences and one-on-one interactions.
• Monitoring news coverage.
• Tracking campaign performance.
• Preparing reports.
• Contributing to crisis communication and reputation management efforts.
• Developing content for articles, social media, and digital PR initiatives.
• Collaborating with senior team members to execute brand-building and integrated communication strategies.
• Coordinating with internal teams and clients to ensure timely delivery of communication plans and consistent brand messaging.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear press releases, media pitches, and digital content.
• Foundational knowledge of public relations, media relations, and reputation management, including interest in crisis communications.
• Basic understanding of digital communications and social media platforms, with an interest in digital PR and integrated campaigns.
• Ability to conduct research, synthesize information, and prepare concise reports and summaries.
• Organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and support event coordination.
• Collaborative mindset, professionalism in stakeholder interactions, and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• Prior internship or work experience in PR, communications, or digital marketing is an advantage but not mandatory.