28/06/2026
Benchmark PR is Hiring!!!
Communications Consultant
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
About Benchmark PR
Benchmark PR is one of Bangladesh's leading strategic communications and public relations consultancies, helping local and global brands build reputation, influence stakeholders, and create meaningful impact through integrated communications. We combine strategic thinking, media expertise, public affairs, and creative storytelling to deliver measurable business outcomes for our clients.
Position Summary
The Communications Consultant serves as a strategic communications advisor, providing guidance and oversight to ensure communication initiatives across brand communications and sustainability align with clients' business objectives and stakeholder expectations. The role is responsible for advising on communication plans, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders, including government agencies and relevant institutions, and oversee the effective implementation of public affairs & communication strategies. The candidate should possess strong stakeholder management, strategic thinking, crisis management and cross-functional coordination skills, with the ability to provide sound counsel, navigate complex communication environments, and foster collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
Key Responsibilities:
• Strategic Communications & Advisory
Develop communication and public affairs plans aligned with clients' business objectives, organizational priorities, and stakeholder expectations.
Advise clients on strategic communication and public affairs initiatives aligned with business objectives.
Review and provide guidance on communication plans, messaging, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Ensure communication activities are consistent with clients' corporate positioning, reputation, and long-term objectives.
Provide strategic counsel on sensitive communication issues and emerging risks.
• Stakeholder & Government Relations:
Build and maintain effective relationships with government bodies, regulatory bodies, industry associations, development partners, and other key stakeholders.
Support stakeholder engagement initiatives by facilitating communication and maintaining constructive relationships.
Identify opportunities to strengthen clients' engagement with relevant public and private sector stakeholders.
• Cross-functional Coordination:
Coordinate closely with Client’s PR & Marketing Team along with relevant agencies and Client Service teams to ensure alignment across communication initiatives.
Provide strategic direction and guide the communication activities of sustainability project teams to ensure effective ex*****on and alignment with overall communication objectives.
Facilitate collaboration between internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Public Affairs & Reputation Management:
Oversee the implementation of public affairs and communication strategies.
Advise clients on reputation management and stakeholder engagement during sensitive or high-impact situations.
Support the development of communication approaches for regulatory, policy, and corporate affairs matters.
• Client Advisory:
Serve as a trusted communications advisor for assigned clients.
Understand clients' business priorities and provide strategic recommendations on communication and stakeholder engagement.
Present communication strategies, insights, and recommendations to clients and senior leadership.
• Monitoring, Insights & Reporting:
Monitor the political, regulatory, media, and business environment to identify emerging opportunities and risks.
Analyze stakeholder sentiment and provide actionable recommendations.
Prepare strategic reports, stakeholder assessments, briefing notes, and communication updates.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Business Administration or a related discipline.
Experience:
• 2–6 years of experience in public relations, strategic communications, corporate communications, media, or public affairs.
• Agency experience is highly preferred.
• Experience working with government stakeholders, media, multinational companies, or development organizations is an advantage.
Required Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Bangla.
• Strong media relations and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Understanding of Bangladesh's media, government, and policy landscape.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Project management and multitasking skills.
• Strong presentation and client management skills.
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); familiarity with media monitoring and digital communication tools is an advantage.
Compensation & Benefits:
• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications, experience, and market benchmarks.
• Festival bonuses and other benefits as per company policy.
• Mobile and travel allowances (where applicable).
• Opportunity to work with leading local and multinational clients on high-impact communication and public affairs projects.
Application Process:
• Interested candidates are requested to send their CV (PDF format) along with a short note on “Why you are suitable for the job” (within 250 words).
Email: [email protected]
Application Deadline: 7 July 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the written test and interview.