Media & Public Relations Executive

Role Overview : Dayananda Sagar University is looking for an experienced Media & Public Relations professional to strengthen the University's media presence, public image and external communications, with a particular focus on its international initiatives and global engagement.

The ideal candidate should have strong relationships with local, regional international media, and be experienced in working directly with journalists, editors, press agencies and media organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and international press and media houses.
• Build a strong media network covering education, higher education, international affairs and institutional developments.
• Identify and create opportunities for positive media coverage of University initiatives, achievements and international collaborations.
• Prepare and coordinate press releases, media briefs, press notes and institutional announcements.
• Coordinate media interactions, interviews, press conferences and media visits.
• Liaise with journalists, editors and media representatives for news coverage and feature stories.
• Support the International Affairs team in promoting international partnerships, global events, visiting delegations, student/faculty exchange programmes and international initiatives.
• Coordinate with senior University leadership for media communications and public statements.
• Handle media queries and ensure timely and accurate communication.
• Monitor print, digital and international media coverage and maintain media reports.
• Develop compelling institutional stories and content for external communication.
• Support reputation management and crisis communication when required.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mass communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Media Studies or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in the above fields will be preferred.
• 5–8+ years of relevant experience in Media Relations, Public Relations, Journalism, Corporate/Institutional Communications or a similar role.
• Strong and established media/press network, particularly with local and International media.
• Exposure to international media, international publications or global communications will be highly preferred.
• Experience in higher education, universities, international organisations, institutions or reputed corporate organisations will be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of regional/local languages will be an added advantage.
• Strong networking, relationship management, storytelling and communication skills.

Key Skills

Media Relations | Press Relations | Public Relations | Journalism | Press Networking | Media Outreach | International Communications | Institutional Communications | Press Releases | Media Events | Reputation Management | Crisis Communication | Stakeholder Management | Storytelling | Higher Education Communications | International Affairs

Ideal Candidate

A well-connected Media & PR professional who has established relationships with the press and media ecosystem, understands how to generate meaningful media coverage, and can effectively position DSU's international initiatives and institutional achievements across local and global platforms.

Interested candidates kindly share your profiles to [HIDDEN TEXT]

DATE: 16- 09-2026

DR. D. PREMACHANDRA SAGAR

PRO CHANCELLOR, DSU