Job Designation: Marketing Manager Job Summary: NMIMS is looking for an experienced PR & Corporate Communications professional to lead and strengthen the University’s institutional reputation and media presence. This is a strategic, stakeholder-facing role responsible for driving proactive PR, corporate communications, media relations, leadership positioning and reputation management across NMIMS’s diverse schools and campuses. Designation Marketing Manager Department Marketing & PR Location Mumbai Reporting to Director Marketing Key Responsibilities • Lead the PR & Corporate Communications strategy aligned with NMIMS’s institutional and brand priorities. • Build and nurture strong relationships with national, business, education, regional and sector-specific media. • Drive high-quality earned media, proactive storytelling and strategic media opportunities. • Develop and strengthen leadership and spokesperson positioning through interviews, expert commentary, authored articles and thought-leadership opportunities. • Identify and amplify compelling stories around academics, research, innovation, faculty, student achievements, industry partnerships, rankings and institutional milestones. • Partner with schools and campuses to create a strong and consistent institutional communications agenda. • Lead issues and crisis communication, including preparedness, response and reputation management. • Manage the University’s external PR partner, ensuring strategic alignment, quality execution and measurable outcomes. • Manage and mentor the existing internal PR resource and build an effective PR operating rhythm. • Track media performance, share of voice, competitive intelligence and PR impact, and translate insights into actionable recommendations. • Work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders across the University. Educational Qualifications • Full-time MBA in Marketing or equivalent. Professional Experience • Minimum 7 years of experience in PR, Corporate Communications, Reputation Management or a related field. Skills and Competencies • Strong understanding of the Indian media ecosystem and established journalist relationships. • Demonstrated experience in media relations, strategic PR and thought leadership. • Experience working with senior leadership and managing multiple stakeholders. • Strong experience in managing external PR agencies and driving accountability. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong storytelling ability. • Ability to handle sensitive issues with maturity, discretion and sound judgement. • Experience managing or mentoring a team. • Prior experience in higher education, education, corporate, technology, BFSI, media or other reputation-sensitive sectors will be an advantage. The Opportunity • Join NMIMS and play a key role in shaping the University’s institutional reputation, leadership visibility and communications narrative across India. • If you are a strategic PR professional who can think beyond press releases, build powerful narratives and create meaningful conversations, we would like to hear from you.