The Communications Director, India will be responsible for building and implementing a communications strategy to strengthen and protect the GE Aerospace brand and reputation in India. This position will cover: Reputation & Thought Leadership, Media Relations, Public Affairs, and brand/paid media support.Job Description
Site Overview:
Established in 2000, the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru is GE Aerospace’s multidisciplinary research and engineering center. Pushing the boundaries of innovation every day, engineers and scientists at JFWTC have contributed to hundreds of aviation patents, pioneering breakthroughs in engine technologies, advanced materials, and additive manufacturing.
Established in 2015, GE Aerospace’s Multi-modal Manufacturing Facility (MMF) in Pune plays a crucial role in manufacturing key aerospace components, supporting not only India’s defense and commercial sectors but also global aviation supply chains. Our relationships with Indian suppliers, combined with our world-class local facilities and global reach, continue to shape India’s aerospace ecosystem.
Role Overview
Regional Communications & Brand Leadership: Act as the communications leader for the region to drive an integrated GE Aerospace narrative spanning both our commercial and defense work, engineering and supply chain to build the brand’s reputation in India. Effective use of earned and paid mechanism to connect with local stakeholders.
Public Affairs: Support government affairs team in region to further key business priorities, policy issues or managing crisis in region, including message development and third-party/stakeholder engagement.
Media Relations: Build relationships with major national and regional/international media to drive proactive storytelling. Responsible for written communications including press releases, holding statements, Q&As, position papers and pitches. Manages regional PR agencies, including monitoring and measurement of regional communications, securing a favourable share-of-voice relative to competitors.
P&L Communications: Work closely with commercial / market development teams in the commercial and defense space to support targeted business opportunities and initiatives through brand campaigns and integrated marketing communications programs as well as customer events and programs.
Manage digital and social media platforms: Leverage GE Aerospace’s various channels to support business priorities with creative content strategy that drives strong engagement.
Executive Communications: Provide communications counsel to regional leadership on complex, sensitive & business critical priorities. Develop a thought leadership strategy and manage regional senior leader’s speaker and conference participation.
Employee engagement / Culture Communications: Deliver an India-focused employee engagement program to create awareness, celebrate wins & drive culture.
The Ideal Candidate
Required Qualifications
Degree in Communications, Media/PR, Journalism, or related field.
Minimum 15 years of communications experience (in media relations, public relations or public affairs) with a Corporate multinational and/or PR agency with major multinational brand clients
Fluent and/or excellent verbal/written skills in English.
Experience in the aviation industry preferred.
Desired Characteristics
Strategic thinker - Ability to develop and execute comprehensive communications strategy and plans.
Collaborator - Must demonstrate collaborative mindset and excellent relationship management skills and a willingness to work across the matrix.
Influencer - Provides counsel, advice, and services to help senior management communicate effectively to all audiences.
Lean philosophy and growth mindset - Always comfortable at looking for a way to do things better through continuous improvement and waste reduction.
Travel – A willingness and ability to travel across India and other markets as necessary for business reasons.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
