Event Manager

Event Associate & Media Support - Work From Anywhere 🚀Location:Remote (Work From Anywhere in India)Reporting to:Media Head / Founder's OfficeTravel:Mandatory & Extensive - Travel across India for events, exhibitions, and expos as needed.Job Type:Full-timeShikshakji Group is looking for an energetic, highly flexible, and travel-ready Event Associate to join our growing Media and Events team. This role is crucial for executing and promoting both our internal media (Podcasts) and external events (offline/online). We are seeking a candidate who has no reservation on the work assigned, is willing to learn, and is looking for a long-term association. We are preferring candidates ready to join immediately. Key Responsibilities and Key Result Areas (KRAs)The Event Associate is responsible for the ground-up execution and promotion of events, media projects, and representing the brand nationally: End-to-End Event Management (KRA): Support the planning and execution of all online and offline events, including seminars, workshops, and webinars. Handle logistics and operations for events, ensuring smooth execution from concept to completion. Training will be provided for ZOHO Backstage and related applications for complete event management; rapid learning and application are essential. Media & Podcast Promotion (KRA): Actively support the Shikshakji Media Group, focusing on the promotion and distribution of our Podcasts to maximize reach and engagement. Gather content, testimonials, and clips from events for media publication and promotion. Outreach & Relationship Management (KRA): Conduct extensive pre- and post-event calling to various stakeholders, including attendees, speakers, sponsors, and award nominees, for coordination, feedback, and relationship nurturing. Manage data collection at events to grow our contact database. Assist in coordinating outreach to potential sponsors and handling award nomination processes. National Representation & Travel (KRA): Be willing to travel across India as and when needed to attend and gather data from industry events, Exhibitions, and Industry Expos. Professionally represent Shikshakji at these various forums, networking with key industry contacts. Flexibility & Dedication: Demonstrate complete flexibility and should not have any reservation on the work assigned, embracing all tasks necessary for event success, whether operational, promotional, or administrative. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Event Execution Score: Measured by post-event stakeholder feedback (attendees/sponsors/speakers) and adherence to budget/timelines. Data Acquisition Volume: Number of qualified leads/attendee data collected from events attended. Podcast Engagement Growth: Measurable increase in podcast downloads/reach directly attributable to promotional activities supported. Sponsor/Nominee Conversion Support: Efficiency and timeliness of pre/post-event follow-up calls and support activities. Process Efficiency: Rapid adoption and utilization of the ZOHO Backstage application for event management. Candidate Profile & Selection ProcessExperience: Previous experience in events, PR, media coordination, or a high-volume client/data calling environment is beneficial but not mandatory. Freshers with a "go-getter" attitude and exceptional flexibility will be considered. Attitude: Must be highly flexible, possess excellent verbal communication skills, and demonstrate a sincere willingness to learn any task assigned. Commitment: Must be looking for a long-term association with the company. Mobility: Non-negotiable readiness for frequent and extensive travel across India. Selection Process: We are preferring candidates ready to join immediately. If you are shortlisted, you will be called for a virtual interview within 1-2 days. Post successful selection, an offer will be extended, followed by comprehensive training on the ZOHO Backstage event management platform and internal media processes.