Company Overview:
Inventiva is a leading business magazine operating across online platforms and YouTube, delivering high-quality content on business news, startups, technology, and more. We are urgently looking for an Operations Manager to join our team, responsible for managing daily operations, team coordination, and ensuring the seamless functioning of our media production processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Day-to-Day Media Operations Management:
- Oversee the daily operations of the media company, ensuring all tasks, from content production to social media management, are carried out effectively and efficiently.
- Ensure that content is published on time, maintaining high standards of quality across written articles, videos, and social media posts.
- Ensure all social media sharing is executed timely and appropriately across platforms such as LinkedIn and Facebook.
- Content Management:
- Coordinate the writing, editing, and publishing of articles on the website. Ensure content is published on schedule and is of the highest quality.
- Monitor the creation, editing, and uploading of YouTube videos, ensuring video quality and publication timelines are met.
- Ensure that videos are promoted effectively on social media, maintaining engagement and traffic generation targets.
- Team Coordination and Management:
- Act as the key link between the CEO and various departments including HR, PR, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Business Development, Editorial, and other operational teams.
- Coordinate between writers, editors, anchors, social media team, digital marketing team, and the sales & marketing team to ensure smooth functioning of daily tasks.
- Ensure work is assigned to each team member, and no one is left without tasks. Keep a check on team members work progress and ensure they meet deadlines.
- If someone is absent or has left the company, ensure their work is coordinated and covered by other team members without disruptions.
- Quality Control and Reporting:
- Conduct quality control checks on all written and video content before publication.
- Ensure proper records are maintained across departments, particularly tracking the progress and quality of work being produced.
- Prepare regular reports on content, social media activities, video production, and digital marketing outcomes. Provide these reports to management to inform future decisions and strategies.
- Social Media and Digital Marketing Oversight:
- Ensure that the digital marketing and social media teams are consistently posting ads and content for lead generation, traffic generation, and revenue growth.
- Analyze the effectiveness of social media and marketing campaigns. If goals aren't being met, identify the issues and work on solutions.
- Oversee email marketing campaigns for lead generation and revenue optimization.
- Team Leadership & Hiring:
- Oversee the hiring and onboarding of new team members including content writers, editors, and digital marketing professionals.
- Provide guidance and leadership to ensure that the team operates in a cohesive and productive manner, helping the company achieve its strategic goals.
- Develop and implement operational policies and procedures, ensuring all team members understand their roles and responsibilities.
- Operational Process Refinement:
- Continuously improve operational processes to achieve better outputs with minimum input.
- Handle critical situations and ensure that any challenges are promptly resolved to prevent disruptions in workflow.
- Ensure that all processes are followed as per company standards and gaps are filled promptly.
- Strategic Development & Growth Initiatives:
- Play a key role in developing new strategies, partnerships, and collaborations to enhance the company's growth.
- Work with the CEO and board to align daily operations with the company's long-term goals and vision.
- Manage partnerships with external organizations, maintaining high levels of communication and coordination.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Education:
- Postgraduate degree in Journalism, Media Studies, Operations Management, Business Management, or a related field is required. Candidates with practical job experience of 1 to 1.5 years will be given priority. Degrees in Entrepreneurship, Business Management, or Journalism are also considered.
- Experience:
- A minimum of 1 to 1.5 years of relevant work experience in media operations, media-related roles, or managing teams in a media environment is required.
- Skills:
- Language Proficiency: Strong command over both written and verbal English and Hindi.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong interpersonal abilities to manage and coordinate teams effectively.
- Adaptability: Must be highly adaptable to handle the dynamic nature of the media industry. Should be proactive in identifying and resolving operational challenges.
- Computer Proficiency: Technically sound in using digital tools, content management systems, and media-related software for content publishing, social media marketing, and team collaboration.
- Leadership & Initiative: Must be a strong team leader, capable of motivating the team, managing performance, and ensuring all work is aligned with the company's objectives.
- Work Commitment:
- This is a full-time, work-from-office position (Monday to Saturday, 10 AM - 6:30 PM). Candidates must be willing to travel to the office daily. Remote or hybrid work is not an option for this role.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to media, journalism, content publishing, or media operations.
- Experience in managing content creation, proofreading, and social media marketing.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at once, ensuring all media processes are running smoothly and efficiently.
Day-to-Day Tasks:
- Oversee the publishing of articles and videos, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
- Monitor the performance of social media and digital marketing campaigns.
- Handle the operational needs of the company, ensuring smooth coordination between all teams.
- Maintain and analyze records of work done by content writers, editors, and the marketing team.
- Solve daily operational challenges and continuously refine processes for better output.
- Provide regular updates and reports to the CEO on the progress of various tasks and operations.
- This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about media and operations management to grow their career in a dynamic media environment.
