Political Communication (PR)

Job Description – Political Communication
Position: Political Communication Specialist / Manager
Location: Trivandrum (Kerala)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 2 to 4 Year
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Political Communication professional to develop and execute communication strategies for political leaders, candidates, and campaigns. The candidate will be responsible for creating impactful messaging, managing media and stakeholder communication, and ensuring a consistent political narrative across platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute political communication strategies aligned with campaign objectives and leadership priorities.
Create and manage speeches, press releases, talking points, statements, articles, social media messaging, and campaign content.
Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media houses, influencers, political stakeholders, and community leaders.
Monitor political news, public sentiment, media coverage, opposition narratives, and emerging issues.
Support crisis communication and rapid-response messaging during sensitive political situations.
Coordinate with research, social media, creative, video, and field teams to ensure consistent campaign messaging.
Develop communication plans for rallies, public meetings, press conferences, interviews, and political events.
Prepare daily communication updates, media reports, and strategic inputs for senior leadership.
Required Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong understanding of politics, current affairs, and political communication.
Strong content writing, storytelling, and messaging abilities.
Good knowledge of media relations and stakeholder management.
Strong research, analytical, and presentation skills.
Ability to handle sensitive issues, crisis communication, and time-critical situations.
Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight campaign deadlines.
Qualification
Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Political Science, Public Relations, Public Policy, or a related field Crisis Management .
Relevant experience in political consulting, election campaigns, political parties, media, public affairs, or strategic communication will be preferred.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience working with:
Political parties or political leaders
Election campaigns
Political consulting firms
Government/public affairs projects
Media houses or news organizations
Political digital campaigns

Work arrangement
No