Manager - Corporate Communications

About the Role:

Capital One is looking for a PR and Tech Brand Manager. You will own how the Capital One brand shows up in India, both to the outside world and to our own workforce. You will play a crucial role in positioning Capital One as a top-tier tech hub, building an authentic talent brand that attracts great engineers and data scientists, and in keeping our local teams informed, connected, and motivated.

Responsibilities:

- PR & Media Relations: Tell clear, compelling stories in Indian business, tech, and mainstream media to build Capital Ones reputation as a tech powerhouse.

- Tech Content Development: Partner with enterprise Brand and Talent Marketing teams to develop content that raises awareness of Capital One and builds our reputation as a tech leader and tech employer of choice in India.

- Events & Tech Sponsorships: Run end-to-end planning and execution for tech conferences, hackathons, and industry events to bring our brand to life in developer communities.

- Agency & Spokesperson Prep: Manage PR and event agencies, draft and approve press releases, bylines, and prep senior leaders for media interviews, keynotes, and panel discussions.

- Crisis Comms & Governance: Spot reputational risks early, handle crisis communications when needed, and make sure external messaging meets global brand and legal standards.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

- An Autonomous Owner: Driven to proactively identify priorities, run with projects end-to-end, and close the loop on every detail without requiring hand-holding.

- A Hands-On Doer: Ready to roll up their sleeves and execute high-impact work directly, thriving without reliance on a large support staff.

- An Event Strategist: Proven in conceptualizing, planning, and executing high-profile tech events, hackathons, and industry sponsorships from idea to activation.

- A Human-Centered Storyteller: Skilled at breaking down complex AI, software, and analytics concepts into clear, engaging stories that genuinely resonate.

- A Strategic Media Thinker: Outfitted with a journalists mindset, instinctively knowing how to frame, angle, and pitch compelling news hooks.

- A Trusted Executive Advisor: Confident working alongside VPs and Managing Directors, providing candid communications counsel, and building authentic leadership voices.

- A High-Bar Agency Leader: Demanding excellence from PR, digital, and event agencies to ensure partners deliver measurable impact.

Qualifications:

- Masters Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, English or Journalism.

- At Least 10 years of experience across PR, internal communications, and talent branding within a Global Capability Center (GCC), tech company, PR agency (solid tech client experience) or global financial services firm.

- Proven ability to develop and execute integrated communications strategies that drive business growth and brand reputation.

- Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and influencing skills.

- Deep understanding of media relations, thought leadership, and executive communications.

- Proven portfolio of successful employer branding programs and campaigns.

- Advanced knowledge of digital marketing channels, tools and techniques including solid hands-on experience with v-logs, blogs, events, and podcasts.

- Experience in managing budgets, vendors and global communications compliance standards.

- Strong team leadership and senior stakeholders management skills in a complex, matrixed, global organization.