WhatsApp is hiring in India: Everything you need to know
What's the story
Popular instant messaging app WhatsApp is looking for someone to lead its communications in India. The job is based out of Gurugram or New Delhi. Interested candidates can apply for the full-time role of 'Communications Manager, India' here. According to WhatsApp, "more people use the chat app in India than in any other country."
Job Profile
The candidate should have strong story-telling skills
Here are the qualities WhatsApp is looking for in its ideal candidate: An energetic self-starter and a team player. Someone with a strong voice and a penchant for storytelling, both orally and in writing. A multi-tasker who is adaptable according to the needs of a hyper-growth tech company. Someone who can work cross-functionally with other groups like marketing, public policy, and legal.
Responsibilities
The candidate will have to maintain deep relationships with media
The selected candidate will have to: Have deep relationships with the media and any business influencer whose opinion matters. Come up with long-term communications strategies for WhatsApp India that supports the company's growth. Manage daily communication needs like feature launches, marketing campaigns, and pitching positive uses of the product. Manage WhatsApp's PR agency. Work closely with the WhatsApp team in California.
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Minimum qualification
You must have a bachelor's degree. You must have over six years of communications or public relations experience. Candidates with different job profiles like of journalism can also apply. Finally, you must be fluent in English and possess a "deep knowledge of India."