PR and Communication Manager

AppsForBharat, a series B-funded faith-tech startup, is backed by India’s best venture capital investors including Fundamentum, Susquehanna Asia VC, Peak XV partners (prev. Sequoia Capital), Elevation Capital, & BEENEXT. Our highly ambitious and audacious team comprises alumni from prestigious institutions like IITs & IIMs, with extensive experience in scaling high-growth startups. We're dedicated to developing mobile and web apps catering to the devotional and spiritual needs of 100s of millions of users across the globe. Our flagship product, Sri Mandir , launched in November 2020, is the world’s largest app for Hindu devotees. It serves as a digital sanctuary for millions of devotees worldwide. Our mission is to enrich individuals' spiritual lives through innovative technology, offering seamless access to sacred pilgrims & rituals, divine teachings, and a vibrant community. The overwhelming user love motivates us as we aim to serve 100s of millions more in the coming years. The devotion market is a $44B opportunity in India (growing at 10% CAGR), which is primarily offline and unorganised. Of the $44B, the temples drive GMV of ~$27B in temple offerings, services, and commerce. There are 2M temples in India - about 10k of these temples have a strong historical and cultural significance. Tourism to these religious places is a $10B opportunity. The Sri Mandir app is the world’s largest app for Hindu devotees and growing 20-25% month-on-month. Learn more about AppsForBharat: Business World Article , Indian Silicon Valley Podcast , YourStory Article Try the Sri Mandir app: Android / iOS Backed by the best Indian Venture Capital Investors Role Overview: We are looking for a dynamic and strategic PR & Communications Manager to own and execute the brand’s public communication, corporate reputation, and thought leadership strategy. In this high-impact role, you will work closely with the founder, leadership team, external agencies, and media partners to shape how the world sees Sri Mandir and its leadership. This is a highly cross-functional role ideal for someone who can blend storytelling, attention to detail, and strategic thinking to drive brand visibility and trust. Key Responsibility: PR & Communications Strategy Develop and execute a robust communications strategy with both short- and long-term goals. Lead corporate communications—campaigns, announcements, and product milestone narratives. Identify and coordinate thought leadership opportunities including media features, articles, and interviews. Build and manage relationships with journalists, publications, and podcast/event organizers. Oversee onboarding and ongoing coordination with PR agencies. Founder & Corporate Social Media Manage the personal brand of Prashant Sachan (Founder) across LinkedIn and Twitter/X. Create and publish founder-led content, quotes, and leadership insights. Handle Sri Mandir’s presence on LinkedIn and Twitter—strategy, content calendar, posting, and performance tracking. Collaborate with Linkedin agency and other partners for content planning and publishing. Content Creation & Stakeholder Management Coordinate with internal teams to gather data and updates for timely PR and comms activities. Structure and review PR content, including press releases, quotes, and articles. Ensure quality control and timely approvals for all content published under the founder or brand’s name. Requirements: 3–6 years of experience in PR, communications, or personal branding—preferably in consumer tech or startup environments. Strong media network and experience handling press campaigns, interviews, and corporate narratives. Exceptional writing, storytelling, and editing skills with a keen eye for tone and positioning. Hands-on experience managing social media presence for leaders and brands. Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple stakeholders and deadlines. Preferred Requirement: Prior experience managing agency relationships and content calendars. Exposure to founder’s office, VC-funded startups, or high-growth consumer apps. Deep understanding of digital platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter/X) and analytics tools. Passion or familiarity with spiritual, cultural, or mission-driven tech is a plus.

Location: bangalore, IN

Posted Date: 6/17/2025