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Neha Bhandari

@nehabhandari1

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Senior publicist and communications strategist delivering outcome-driven PR across diverse brands.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a senior, outcome-driven PR role where I can own strategy and execution—building compelling media narratives, managing multi-client accounts, and leading influencer, events, and crisis work in a remote-first environment.

I’m a Senior PR professional with 9+ years of agency and independent experience, building media narratives and securing top-tier placements for 50+ brands. After starting with leading PR agencies, I transitioned to independent consulting to own outcomes end to end with agility and rigour.

As an Independent PR Consultant (Dec 2019–Present), I lead end-to-end PR strategy and execution across healthcare, education, sustainability, fashion, lifestyle, gaming, social apps, and consumer sectors. I manage media relations, content, and account strategy—plus press release and content writing—while handling institutional PR such as positioning UCL faculty and securing coverage in top national publications.

I also drive high-impact influencer engagement, events, activations, and crisis communications, including major forum programming and climate film promotion ahead of the G20 Summit. I’m experienced in multi-client portfolios, B2B trade media product launches, and mentoring junior talent, all in fully remote environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Independent PR Consultant

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Self-Employed

Dec 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)

Led end-to-end PR strategy and execution for 50+ clients, managing media relations/content and delivering influencer, event, and crisis communications across healthcare, education, sustainability, fashion, and consumer sectors. Secured top-tier editorial coverage for clients including UCL and coordinated high-impact events such as the Naturenomics Forum and the 'Planet India' premiere.

PR Strategy Media Relations Media Pitching Content Writing Account Management Consumer Brand PR Crisis Communications B2B Media

Senior Account Executive

Mandrake Mydia

Feb 2019 - Aug 2021 (2 years 6 months)

Managed 4–5 client accounts simultaneously, researching industries, devising strategic plans, and building media relationships. Drove media strategy and placements for gaming, healthcare, and ed-tech clients.

PR Account Management Media Relations Strategic Planning Media Research Gaming PR Healthcare PR

Account Executive

Value 360 Communications

Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)

Managed media relations, client servicing, and event coverage for a diverse portfolio spanning healthcare, FMCG, social apps, and automobile sectors. Led PR work for social apps, healthcare platforms, and Oriflame.

Media Relations Client Servicing Social App PR Healthcare PR PR