Ankit Malakar
Media and Communications specialist with focus on Public Relations, Event Operations, and AI-driven content strategy
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Results-driven Media and Communications specialist with a focus on Public Relations, large-scale Event Operations, and AI-driven content strategy. Expertise in managing multi-city corporate events, from conceptualization to P&L management, for prestigious brands like The Economic Times. Highly skilled in Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) and stakeholder management, with a proven ability to bridge the gap between corporate clients and creative teams.
Tech-savvy professional proficient in prompt engineering and digital tools to optimize engagement and brand presence.
Experience
Junior Account Associate at PR Pundit Havas RED (2026-05 – Present)
- Execute targeted media outreach and Media Relations strategies to secure premium earned coverage for marquee accounts like StarPlus and Jio Hotstar, consistently landing placements in top-tier national media.
- Coordinate on-ground logistics for high-profile Experiential Marketing campaigns and media seeding programs, managing on-site press relations for 50+ journalists per event to drive organic digital Brand Reputation.
- Direct daily media monitoring architectures to analyze share of voice and deliver actionable Corporate Communications value metrics to key stakeholders.
- Author strategic press releases, media pitches, and promotional text aligned with Integrated Marketing Communication standards to maintain consistent brand messaging across digital channels.
Event Operations & Coordination at The Economic Times (2024-09 – 2024-12)
- Managed large-scale corporate Event Operations across multiple cities for high-profile business forums., ensuring 100% operational efficiency across multiple cities.
- Managed end-to-end logistics, including vendor negotiations and securing bookings at premium 5-star hotel chains.
- Controlled financial health of events by maintaining rigorous P&L sheets, tracking expenses, and ensuring profitability targets were met.
- Collaborated with cross-functional product teams to translate client requirements into impactful brand experiences.
PR Intern at Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) (2024-01 – 2024-04)
- Developed a digital content pipeline by conducting interviews with legal experts and industry leaders.
- Authored scripts for short-form social media content, focusing on trending current affairs to maximize organic reach.
Customer Care Executive at Tech Mahindra (2021-04 – 2022-02)
- Exceeded performance benchmarks (SLAs) by resolving complex technical and billing escalations for international clients.
Education
PG Diploma in Mass Communication and Digital Media – Xavier Institute of Communications (XIC) (2026-03)
Bachelor's Degree – Jain University (2025)
