Public Affairs Manager India
- Company
Air Liquide
- Location
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Communications & Marketing
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Experience
7 - 8 years
About Air Liquide
Air Liquide is a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 72 countries with 67,800 employees, the Group serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the Group’s activities since its creation in 1902. Taking action today while preparing the future is at the heart of Air Liquide’s strategy. With ADVANCE, its strategic plan for 2025, Air Liquide is targeting a global performance, combining financial and extra-financial dimensions. Positioned on new markets, the Group benefits from major assets such as its business model combining resilience and strength, its ability to innovate and its technological expertise. The Group develops solutions contributing to climate and the energy transition—particularly with hydrogen—and takes action to progress in areas of healthcare, digital and high technologies. Air Liquide’s revenue amounted to more than 27.5 billion euros in 2023. Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (compartment A) and belongs to the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, EURO STOXX 50, FTSE4Good and DJSI Europe indexes.
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Overview of the Role
Lead communications, media relations, and government affairs by managing press engagement, drafting and validating external communications, and monitoring media coverage. Strengthen brand governance and digital presence, advise senior leaders on spokesperson communication, and build strong relationships with public authorities and key stakeholders. Support reputation and crisis management in coordination with internal teams to advance business objectives.
Job Description
• Interact with public authorities, national and regional levels, developing current projects and promoting active networking.
• Manage media relations for press releases, interview and advertisement in coordination with the GBU Communications team
• Draft local press releases and other external news articles for validation of GBU communications
• Monitor and track information relevant to the company published on press/media and take appropriate actions as needed.
• Advise and train key managers (or spokespersons) of the entity for their internal and external communication
• Guide, assist, and validate press releases and other external news articles drafted by the local Communications Team
• Control the brand and visual identity of Air Liquide (e.g. appropriate use of logo mark, colors, etc.)
• Oversee the development and maintenance of AL website with updated information.
• Work on government affairs, industry affairs, reputation and crisis management in close coordinating with functional departments and with the Cluster;
• Maintain good relationships with central and local authorities and agencies that are relevant to company business interests and within the remit of the legal and government affairs. Draft and finalize official letters to the governments and other correspondences for GA;
• Co-ordinate and set up meetings with governmental/local authorities
Liaise and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally (media and influential professionals)
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
• Strong strategic thinking, planning, and execution skills in the public policy and advocacy realm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong knowledge of government and public policy processes, including legislative and regulatory affairs.
• Knowledge of public relations principles and experience in developing and implementing PR strategies related to public affairs or advocacy efforts.
• Knowledge of relevant communication technologies and tools, such as social media, content management systems, and media monitoring tools.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Political Science, or related field.
Experience
Preferred at least 7 years experience in public affairs, government relations, public relations, or related field, preferably in a managerial role.