Public Policy Specialist

We're hiring at Adfactors PR

Location: Mumbai

Role: Public Policy/Public Affairs/Governance/Regulatory affairs

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced public policy professional to join our Strategic Communication team. This role bridges the gap between policy landscapes and corporate communication-advising clients on navigating regulatory environments, government stakeholder engagement, and policy-driven narrative building.

The ideal candidate will have deep understanding of India's policy ecosystem, regulatory institutions, and the intersection of government affairs with corporate reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on strategic communication approaches aligned with evolving regulatory and policy landscapes.
• Develop policy-oriented narratives and position papers that support corporate advocacy and reputation objectives.
• Monitor and interpret policy developments across sectors (financial services, infrastructure, technology, energy) and translate implications for client communication strategies.
• Support clients in engaging with regulatory bodies, government stakeholders, and industry associations.
• Partner with the StratComm team on high-stakes mandates involving regulatory scrutiny, compliance transitions, and public affairs.
• Build strategic communication frameworks for clients navigating policy reforms, licensing changes, and sectoral regulations.
• Draft thought leadership content, opinion pieces, and stakeholder briefs on policy matters.
• Conduct stakeholder mapping and develop engagement strategies for government and regulatory audiences.
• Support crisis communication efforts where regulatory or policy dimensions are critical.

Candidate Profile

• 8-15 years of experience in public policy, government relations, regulatory affairs, policy consulting, or public affairs.
• Strong understanding of India's policy-making processes, regulatory institutions (SEBI, RBI, MCA, sector regulators), and government functioning.
• Experience working with or advising corporates, industry bodies, or consulting firms on policy advocacy.
• Exceptional research, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex policy matters into clear, actionable communication strategies.
• Prior exposure to working with CXOs, legal teams, and government affairs functions is preferred.
• A postgraduate degree, public policy degree, law degree, or Ivy League equivalent from a reputable institution is desirable.

To apply, send your CV to with the subject line:

"Application - Strategic Communication Public Policy Background, Mumbai "