Corporate Affairs & Public Policy Manager- PAN IndiaLocation: BangaloreReports to: PrashantExperience Range: 5- 10 yearsBudget- 25-30 LPA to start withLevel-About AppsForBharatAppsForBharat is building Sri Mandir, India's leading spiritual-tech platform, where millions of users connect with faith and tradition in a digital-first way. As we scale our offerings and temple partnerships across the country, the need for strong public affairs, government alignment, and PR stewardship is paramount.Role OverviewWe are looking for a Corporate Affairs & Public Policy Manager who can anchor our external reputation and institutional relationships. This role will be responsible for top-down government advocacy, ensuring regulatory alignment, and managing PR and media communication for AppsForBharat.You will work closely with leadership and temple networks, religious boards, legal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure that the platform's positioning, initiatives, and communications are aligned with regulatory, religious, and socio-political expectations.Key ResponsibilitiesGovernment & Public PolicyDrive top-down government engagement at both central and state levelsBuild and maintain strong relationships with relevant ministries, religious boards, and temple trustsStay updated on regulatory developments and proactively mitigate policy risksRepresent the company in religious policy forums, advisory boards, and public-private platformsAct as the internal advisor on religious and socio-political alignmentPR, Communications & AdvocacyLead external communications strategy, including media outreach and PR relationshipsManage crisis communication and sensitive narratives with discretion and strategyAlign media efforts with business objectives and public policy positioningCraft press releases, media responses, and thought leadership contentAct as a liaison between internal leadership and external agencies/stakeholdersKey CompetenciesCompetencyDescriptionGovernment RelationsAbility to build, manage, and leverage strategic relationships with key policymakers, government bodies, and religious boardsRegulatory ForesightAnticipates shifts in regulation and religious-political climate and guides the org accordinglyPR & External CommunicationStrong command of media relations, public messaging, crisis comms, and brand advocacyStrategic ThinkingAligns policy and PR strategy with business goals and sensitivitiesStakeholder ManagementWorks seamlessly with legal, leadership, vendors, and external influencersCultural & Religious SensitivityDeep respect for faith systems, ritual practices, and institutional sentimentMust Haves:6-10 years of experience in corporate affairs, public policy, or PR/communications rolesPrior experience engaging with government bodies, regulatory stakeholders, or religious institutionsStrong background in media relations and/or strategic communicationsProven ability to handle sensitive narratives and high-context communicationExcellent verbal and written communication in English and Hindi; knowledge of additional Indian languages is a plusConfident, composed, and persuasive
