Chief Operation Executive

About Us

Maelstrom Global

We currently run:

• A

  YouTube-based news & infotainment content channel

• A

  media and advertising team

  delivering digital campaigns for clients

Chief Operations Executive (COO)

Role Overview

The COO will serve as the operational backbone of the organization—streamlining processes, leading creative and marketing teams, and working closely with the founders to build sustainable growth systems.

startup environment

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across the content, media, and client service teams
• Establish, document, and optimize internal workflows and delivery pipelines
• Mentor and manage team leads to improve output, coordination, and accountability
• Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and operational efficiency
• Set clear performance KPIs for both internal and external projects
• Develop business strategies to drive revenue, partnerships, and brand growth
• Collaborate with founders on business expansion plans and process automation
• Ensure all departments are aligned and moving toward unified company goals

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Mass Communication, or related field

• MBA or Master’s in Operations / Strategic Management / Media Management preferred

• 5+ years of professional experience

  , with at least 2

  + years in a leadership role

• Proven background in managing operations in

  media, digital content, creative agencies, or ad-tech

  environments
• Must be a

  Keralite & Fluent in Malayalam

• Experience with startup culture or early-stage growth environments is a strong plus
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and improving operational performance

Skills

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and people-management abilities
• Operational mindset with strong business acumen
• Proficiency in tools like Asana, Trello, Notion, Google Workspace, or CRM systems
• Strategic thinker with a bias for execution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and solve problems under pressure
  

Why Join Us

• Join a founding leadership team with real decision-making power
• Play a pivotal role in scaling two exciting business verticals
• Collaborative, energetic work culture with creative freedom

Share Your Resume : hrofficialmaelstrom@gmail.com