Social Engagement Manager - Media Production House

We are looking for a Social engagement manager for the Media Production Company

Designation - Social Engagement Manager

Position Summary:

- The Social Engagement Manager to the Vice Chairman and The Managing Director (VCMD) plays a pivotal role in managing the social engagements, contacts, and events pertinent to the VCMD's sphere. This role involves coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and organization of social gatherings and events.

- Additionally, the role will require to managing VCMD's calendar and provide administrative support including organizing meetings with important external personalities, travel management, liaising with local contacts etc. The role holder should possess strong organizational skills, proficiency in data management systems, stakeholder management capabilities, and the ability to represent the VCMD professionally at various social functions.

Work Location - Delhi or Mumbai (as per candidate's preference)

- Traveling extensively as VCMD's schedule

- Most important Responsibilities

Relationship Management:

- Foster and maintain relationships with key figures in the

- VCMD's social sphere, including industry tycoons, business leaders, distinguished dignitaries from various fields, and potential partners. Engage in stakeholder management activities to enhance the VCMD's network.

Social Archivist:

- Develop a system for managing VCMD's contacts, updating key developments status, and integrating insights gleaned from various sources, such as interactions with the VCO or inside sources.

Corporate Liaison Officer:

- Coordinate with various internal and external business teams to obtain regular information about events and key happenings, ensuring the VCO is informed and up to date.

- Consolidate information from Brand/Response teams for key Times of India events, including invitation lists, seating arrangements, sponsorship details, and profit and loss statements. Present this information to the VCO along with recommended invitees and actions.

- Event Information Gathering & Coordination:

- Gather and consolidate information about all Times of India-led events, including invite lists, seating arrangements, and logistical specifics. Proactively follow up with stakeholders to ensure accuracy.

Event Invitations & Briefings:

- Prepare and consolidate invitation lists for events, parties, and social gatherings on behalf of the VCMD, ensuring alignment with preferences and objectives. Additionally, it provides support in drafting high-quality briefing notes summarizing key information and potential talking points for the VCMD at these events.

Event Attendance and Chaperoning:

- Physically attend key events and social functions, serving as a chaperone for the VCMD when necessary, facilitating connections with relevant individuals, managing logistics, and handling unforeseen situations.

- Potential backgrounds of people who may have above competence:

a. Journalism (3-5-7 years of exp in this domain - either moved out or wanting to move out of journalism role)

b. People in PE/VC firms from social / networking / BizDev POV and not finance/number-crunching POV

c. Sales / Business Dev - Client-facing roles

d. HR professionals specializing in hiring (and wanting to move out of an HR role into a PR hybrid)

e. Hospitality sector - Hotel manager, Concierge...

f. Event Management professionals are people who interact with many people and not someone who mainly handles logistics.

g. Real Estate Agents