Responsibilities
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Develop, lead and execute communications strategies and initiatives to support Facebook’s product, platform, monetization and policy efforts in India
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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
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Educate users, press, bloggers, analysts and influencers about core Facebook products and initiatives
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Drive positive coverage across a broad range of media, including consumer, business and advertising trade outlets
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Protect and enhance the reputation of Facebook and its products
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Support and manage the creation of press materials and customer/partner reference programs
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Have good understanding and knowledge of India
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Respond to and route incoming media requests across India
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Manage agency support in India
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Organized press briefings, media sessions, events, prepare briefing materials and manage executive spokespeople
Requirements
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Minimum bachelors’ degree
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post-graduate or professional degrees preferred
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15+ years professional experience, both agency and in-house preferred
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Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
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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
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Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
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Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
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Ability to think, plan, and execute resourcefully
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Experience of complex policy issues on a national or international basis
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Experience in the internet technology industry a plus
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Passion for Facebook essential
