Harsha Malkan

Director of Engineering

Pune, Maharashtra, India13 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

15+ years in communications and brand leadership.
Expert in internal and external communications strategies.
Proven track record in employer branding and employee engagement.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic communications leader in the Gaming and Entertainment industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Corporate CommunicationsPublic RelationsMarketing

Other Skills

Internal CommunicationsExternal CommunicationsEmployer BrandingEmployee EngagementCSRDiversity & InclusionSocial Media CampaignsTeam ManagementBrand ManagementEvent ManagementPR StrategySocial Media MarketingContent DevelopmentCorporate Identity IntegrationBrand Development

About

A passionate communications and brand leader, driven by motivation for empowering teams and elevating organizations. A brand enthusiast and skilled storyteller with 15+ years of experience in Gaming, Entertainment, IT & Manufacturing industry. I have the passion for delivering clear and engaging communications. I am a focused individual, who plans, delivers, evaluates and improves across a wide diversity of projects. I am a hands-on leader with a player-coach approach. I'm results-driven, empathetic, and inclusive. Expertise: Internal Communications, External Communications, Marketing, Diversity & Inclusion, Public Relations, Events, Business Development, Social Media, Strategic Partnerships, Budgets, Content Strategy, Media Relations, Brand Development, Event Management, Brand Awareness, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Digital Marketing, Storytelling, Brand Positioning

Experience

Ubisoft india

Director- Corporate Communications & PR

Sep 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 7 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Head of Communications & Public Relations, Ubisoft India
1) Team Development & Mentoring:
I manage a team of 6 direct reportees (Social Media Specialist, Emp Engagement Manager, PR, Graphic Designer, Video Artist, & Content Writer). Responsible for coaching and developing team members, setting a compelling vision, and creating goals for them.
2) Internal Communication:
 Leads the communications team responsible for developing and implementing a proactive internal communications strategy.
 Partner with global communications team (Paris HQ) to learn best practices.
3) External Communication/PR:
 Establish and drive external communications to elevate our employer branding strategy.
 Develop PR assets such as press releases, blog posts, and briefing notes.
 Assist speakers in public-facing opportunities: preparation, rehearsal & media training.
4) Employer Branding & events:
 Design Employer Branding programs to help recognize Ubisoft as one of the most respected & attractive employer in India.
 Drive & lead social media campaigns to target key hiring groups and partner with Talent Acquisition team.
5) Employee engagement:
 Drive exciting and fun internal events to support our team’s culture and engagement.
 Lead the end-to-end process of concept, development and execution of internal events.
6) Thought Leadership:
 I manage high-level and high-visibility projects with Leadership team.
 Act as internal business leader providing strategic counsel to senior management.
 First point of contact for senior leadership on internal and external communication projects.
7) CSR and Diversity & Inclusion:
 Drive a strategic CSR program focused on NGOs, D&I promotion and sustainability initiatives.
8) Branding & budgeting:
 Arrange photoshoots, produce content & designs aligned with Ubisoft’s branding guidelines.
 Responsible for planning & managing the annual budget of Communications activities.

Internal CommunicationsExternal CommunicationsPublic RelationsEmployer BrandingEmployee EngagementCSR+2

Ubisoft

3 roles

Communication & Operations Director

Promoted

Oct 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

PR & Communication Manager

Promoted

Dec 2015 – Nov 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos

At Ubisoft we make games and so we sure are serious about fun :)
Maintain a strong brand for Ubisoft pan India, including impactful and fit-for-purpose publications, web site, social media, events and merchandise as a Communications Manager.
Team Development & Mentoring- A team of 4 direct reportees.

Brand ManagementPublic RelationsEvent ManagementCorporate Communications

Corporate Communication & PR Executive

Oct 2014 – Nov 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

Cultivate a strong knowledge of Ubisoft, its strategy, its portfolio & brands pillars and latest news to build, convey and protect effectively the image of Ubisoft corporate brand & brand portfolio in every communication
1) In charge of all PR and communications strategy for Ubisoft India
2) Handle the coordination and production of the range of UBISOFT internal communication channels including newsletter, cascade briefing, bulletins, staff news, intranet & emails
3) Ensure correct implementation of all brand and design guidelines
4) Social Media Marketing & Community Management- Manage company’s social media presence by engaging fans online and running effective ad campaigns. Also study insights to understand the audience in order to create and post content
5) Research, design and develop memorable and high-impact events to meet Ubisoft strategy. Demonstrate the ability to craft innovative & creative event concepts, ideas and formats to deliver the event content, visual creation and scenography in alignment with the business objectives & requirements
6) Anticipate and plan the financial year budget for Communications team
7) Cultivate a solid knowledge of external event partners and vendors, their expertise and business practices to select the right partners and build cost-effective & cutting-edge events
8) Keep in regular touch with key PR partners, audience, editorial stand & business to identify the right media and target key messages to cover Ubisoft on a specific communication action
9) Manage the production of posters, flyers & brochures relating to corporate events and internal communications, arranging promotional gifts, incentives and sponsorship as appropriate
10) PR and Business Development activities in the local market
11) And last but not the least- Be curious & open-minded and encourage team's creativity

PR StrategySocial Media MarketingEvent ManagementPublic Relations

Capita it services

Corporate Communication Associate

Sep 2012 – Oct 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Pune Area, India

1) Provide IT Services with necessary communication support to ensure the effective delivery of communications and employee engagement mechanisms
2) Develop content, design and prepare communications & engagement collateral and support in delivery where appropriate
3) Assist Internal Communications and Engagement in project, managing the timely production of effective publications
4) Lead on administration and logistics to ensure the delivery of a programme of events including the development of content for staff events
5) Designing & content development for company’s monthly Newsletter
6) Planning, strategizing & providing communication support to implement various campaigns and projects
7) Regularly update company’s website -to ensure it is an effective source of information
8) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities
9) Consultation
10) Marketing Automation Tool- hands-on experience with Communigator tool to design & develop external newsletters/campaigns

Internal CommunicationsEvent ManagementCSRCorporate Communications

Posco

Marketing Communications

Apr 2012 – Sep 2012 · 5 mos · Pune Area, India

1) Plant Launch, Event Management: Event concept inception, implementation, budgeting, organizing and production for the launch of Steel Manufacturing Plant in Maharashtra
2) Corporate Identity integration: - Integrated Posco Global’s brand identity into Posco Maharashtra Steel
Identified the communication guidelines for all collateral
Advertising pitch organized and retainer agency identified
3) Company Website: Website concept inception and budgeting, Vendor identification & Content development and final implementation
4) Company Brochure: Brochure concept inception and budgeting, Vendor identification & Content development and final implementation
5) Employee Induction Training: Preparation of the training module, Took the generic training for all Employees & Design and implementation of Employee Welcome-Kit

Content DevelopmentEvent ManagementInternal CommunicationsCorporate Communications