About Paytm: Paytm is Indias leading mobile payments and financial services distribution
company. Pioneer of the mobile QR payments revolution in India Paytm builds technologies that help small businesses with payments and commerce. Paytms mission is to serve half a billion Indians and bring them to the mainstream economy with the help of technology.
About the team: This team involves in making a difference. A lot of contingency and new challenges are encouraged within the team to do stuff that is meaningful for those we serve. We are successful and our successes are rooted in our peoples collective energy and unwavering focus on the employees and thats how it will always be change management in Social Media.
About the role: The PR Associate will support various initiatives within the marketing department aimed at driving Paytms growth. This includes event management customer acquisition and social media engagement as well as contributing to the development and success of the other programs.
Why join us
If you are the right fit we believe in creating wealth for you with enviable 500 mn registered users 21 mn merchants and depth of data in our ecosystem we are in a unique position to democratize credit for deserving consumers & merchants and we are committed to it. Indias largest digital lending story is brewing here. Its your opportunity to be a part of the story!
Job Title: PR executive
Location: Noida
Job Overview:
As a PR Executive your role involves managing relationships with journalists editors producers and social media leads across major media outlets. Youll be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate communication between Paytm and the mediaacross print digital TV and regional platforms. This includes responding to media queries tracking ongoing coverage supporting key announcements and handling press release dissemination. A key part of your role will be to engage with fintech and business media support TV and social media interactions and coordinate with internal teams to ensure aligned and consistent messaging across platforms.
Requirements:
Education & Experience:
Bachelors/Masters degree in Communications Public Relations Journalism or related fields (not mandatory though)
5-7 years of experience in corporate communications media relations or PR with a strong background in managing publications TV and regional media.
Experience working in fintech or technology-related industries
Skills & Competencies:
Strong media relations across all TV channels fintech media (including print online regional media)
Strong understanding of digital media platforms (Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn) and traditional media (print and TV).
Proven track record in managing media relationships with the ability to influence coverage and control narratives effectively with TV media
Excellent communication writing and public speaking skills.
Ability to manage high-pressure situations with swift decision-making and response.
Crisis management experience and quick thinking.
A strong network of media contacts especially within the fintech media.
Ability to collaborate across teams and with external stakeholders.
Knowledge of media monitoring tools and social media management platforms.
A proactive self-driven and results-oriented mindset.