Company Description Hey there, we’re Under25! We’re the phygital (physical + digital) playground designed to help the youth earn, learn, and level up for real life. We are India’s largest youth media network, built with over 2 million+ young people across 4,000+ campuses. Our community powers 600+ on-ground experiences including 150+ Summits at Campus with 200+ youth-run social media handles. We provide leadership fellowships, paid brand gigs, and a gamified platform called the Under25 App with 600K+ users. Under25 is backed by Collective Artists Network and is a must for Gen Z and the brands wanting to reach them. Role Description As the Curator of the Festival, your role is to lock Thought Leaders (TLs), curate the full festival experience, and manage outreach to bring the best talent to the event. This isn’t just about booking famous people; it's about building an impactful event that adds real value for students, connects them with industry experts, and helps them grow before entering the job market. You’ll also create engaging segments, develop talking pointers, and shape the entire show flow to keep content fresh and relatable. If you have experience in artist management or talent coordination, this role will challenge you in new ways. It’s about building an IP, sales, networking, and managing 20-40 conversations at once with stakeholders across various levels — agencies, talent, internal teams, and students on campus. In addition, you will be curating for Under25 IPs . While Under25 Summit at Campus is our flagship IP, as part of this role, you will also be contributing to other projects requiring curation across various platforms and initiatives within the brand. What You’ll Actually Do: Outreach & Talent Locking Research & Outreach: Identify the right Thought Leaders (TLs) and talent to bring to the festival. This is about finding the best fit, not just the most famous names. Pitch the value of the Under 25 Summit as a platform that’s about empowering students , not just showcasing well-known speakers. Pitching & Locking TLs: You’ll be responsible for negotiating, securing , and confirming TLs for the festival. This involves managing multiple conversations , often balancing the expectations of agencies , managers , and internal teams . Building Relationships: Establish and nurture long-term relationships with agencies , managers , and student leaders . Be the go-to person when it comes to securing participation and managing expectations, especially when dealing with last-minute changes or difficult conversations. Handling Student Expectations: Students will often demand famous people or specific speakers. You’ll need to navigate their expectations , explaining why some may not be possible while ensuring they still feel valued. You’ll need to balance being firm yet empathetic in these conversations, making sure students understand the festival’s value proposition . Curation of Festival Content Creating the Festival Flow: Design the full festival flow , from segment creation to transitions. You’ll curate festival segments , develop talking points , and ensure they align with the festival's theme while engaging the audience. Collaborating with TLs: Once TLs are locked in, you’ll help curate their segments , develop talking pointers , and ensure their segment is exciting, educational, and resonates with students. Segment Creation: Work closely with TLs to come up with dynamic stage segments and audience questions . This needs to be hyper-local , so having a good understanding of the college and student culture in each city is key to making the content relatable and effective . Scriptwriting: As the curator, you’ll also write Emcee scripts and organize the festival schedule , ensuring smooth transitions between segments and keeping the audience engaged. Managing Event Logistics Finalizing Student Talent: Review student submissions and finalize performers to ensure a mix of talent that reflects the festival’s focus on empowerment . Event Coordination: Oversee the festival schedule , ensuring everything runs on time and within the framework you’ve set. Last-minute changes are inevitable, and you’ll need to adapt quickly . Promotional Support Creative Coordination: Work with the creative team to ensure launch creatives (reels, posters, promotional material) are aligned with the festival’s message and look. Supporting the Launch: Ensure launch materials (reels, posters, promotional content) are ready and go live with the marketing campaign . Heads up! Be Okay with Chaos: Working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment is part of this role. There will be times when things get chaotic , and you’ll have to make decisions quickly, adapt, and keep everything on track. Chaos is a constant, and being comfortable with it is essential for success. Be Comfortable with Change and Movement: The landscape of this role is always shifting. You need to be ready to adapt quickly and pivot as things evolve. Change is constant, and being able to manage it without missing a step is a key requirement. We Template Things, But Not Fully: While we have templates in place, this role is about creating, experimenting, and evolving. There’s plenty of room for innovation , and we encourage you to bring fresh ideas to the table. Don’t just follow the script — make it better . Fast-Paced Environment: Th e work environment is rapid and dynamic . You’ll be moving quickly and have to keep up with quick turnarounds and shifting priorities . If you’re someone who thrives on momentum and constant action, this role will be a great fit. Make Anyone Your Best Friend: Relationship-building is critical in this role. Whether it’s working with students , managing TLs , or collaborating with agencies , you’ll need to connect with people quickly and manage various relationships with ease. Being able to make anyone your best friend is a major asset in this role. Travel and Weekends Might Be Occupied: While travel and weekend work will not be regular , you should be flexible and ready to step in when necessary . There may be occasional travel or weekend commitments based on the needs of the summit. Building SOPs & Training Modules: You will be responsible for creating and teaching Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training modules for students and interns. These resources will guide your team and others to execute tasks effectively and consistently at scale. You’ll need to help onboard, mentor, and ensure everyone is on the same page with the best practices .
Curator - Under 25 As the Curator of the Festival, your role is to lock Thought Leaders (TLs), curate the full festival experience, and manage outreach to bring the best talent to the event. This isn’t just about booking famous people; it's about building an impactful event that adds real value for students, connects them with industry experts, and helps them grow before entering the job market. You’ll also create engaging segments, develop talking pointers, and shape the entire show flow to keep content fresh and relatable. If you have experience in artist management or talent coordination, this role will challenge you in new ways. It’s about building an IP, sales, networking, and managing 20-40 conversations at once with stakeholders across various levels — agencies, talent, internal teams, and students on campus. In addition, you will be curating for Under 25 IPs . While Under 25 Summit at Campus is our flagship IP, as part of this role, you will also be contributing to other projects requiring curation across various platforms and initiatives within the brand. What You’ll Actually Do: Outreach & Talent Locking Research & Outreach: Identify the right Thought Leaders (TLs) and talent to bring to the festival. This is about finding the best fit, not just the most famous names. Pitch the value of the Under 25 Summit as a platform that’s about empowering students , not just showcasing well-known speakers. Pitching & Locking TLs: You’ll be responsible for negotiating, securing , and confirming TLs for the festival. This involves managing multiple conversations , often balancing the expectations of agencies , managers , and internal teams . Building Relationships: Establish and nurture long-term relationships with agencies , managers , and student leaders . Be the go-to person when it comes to securing participation and managing expectations, especially when dealing with last-minute changes or difficult conversations. Handling Student Expectations: Students will often demand famous people or specific speakers. You’ll need to navigate their expectations , explaining why some may not be possible while ensuring they still feel valued. You’ll need to balance being firm yet empathetic in these conversations, making sure students understand the festival’s value proposition . Curation of Festival Content Creating the Festival Flow: Design the full festival flow , from segment creation to transitions. You’ll curate festival segments , develop talking points , and ensure they align with the festival's theme while engaging the audience. Collaborating with TLs: Once TLs are locked in, you’ll help curate their segments , develop talking pointers , and ensure their segment is exciting, educational, and resonates with students. Segment Creation: Work closely with TLs to come up with dynamic stage segments and audience questions . This needs to be hyper-local , so having a good understanding of the college and student culture in each city is key to making the content relatable and effective . Scriptwriting: As the curator, you’ll also write Emcee scripts and organize the festival schedule , ensuring smooth transitions between segments and keeping the audience engaged. Managing Event Logistics Finalizing Student Talent: Review student submissions and finalize performers to ensure a mix of talent that reflects the festival’s focus on empowerment . Event Coordination: Oversee the festival schedule , ensuring everything runs on time and within the framework you’ve set. Last-minute changes are inevitable, and you’ll need to adapt quickly . Promotional Support Creative Coordination: Work with the creative team to ensure launch creatives (reels, posters, promotional material) are aligned with the festival’s message and look. Supporting the Launch: Ensure launch materials (reels, posters, promotional content) are ready and go live with the marketing campaign . Skills Needed: Over Communication: You’ll be managing hundreds of messages daily — from students, team members, and talent. You need to be on top of all communications , acknowledging and responding promptly without missing a beat. Given the high scale of the event , working on a national level IP , you must synchronize everything across a massive team . Creativity and Understanding of Pop Culture: You need to stay on top of global IPs and festivals , not just in India but around the world. This includes shows, upcoming movies , and song or show launches . Knowing what's trending allows you to integrate these elements into the festival and keep the content fresh and relevant. Being aware of everything happening around you ensures you know exactly when to plug what , keeping the festival content engaging and on point. Great Understanding of AI: It’s not just about copy-pasting content. You must have a solid understanding of prompt engineering and be able to make the best use of AI tools . This will help you increase team efficiency , generate insights , and conduct research that enhances your decision-making process and curates better festival content. Leading with Limited Context: As part of a large team and an expansive IP, you won’t always have every detail laid out for you in meetings. You’ll need to pick up insights from your team and other sources, and conceptualize with limited context . Your ability to be proactive and intuitive will help drive things forward, especially when things aren’t explicitly explained.
Role Overview: As the Curator of the Festival, your primary responsibility is to curate the full festival experience by locking in Thought Leaders (TLs) and managing outreach to bring the best talent to the event. Your role goes beyond just booking famous individuals; it involves building an impactful event that provides real value for students, connects them with industry experts, and aids in their growth before entering the job market. You will be instrumental in creating engaging segments, developing talking points, and shaping the entire show flow to ensure the content remains fresh and relatable. If you have experience in artist management or talent coordination, this role will present new challenges to you. Additionally, you will be curating for Under 25 IPs, contributing to various projects across different platforms and initiatives within the brand. Key Responsibilities: - Research & Outreach: Identify suitable Thought Leaders (TLs) and talent for the festival, focusing on finding the best fit rather than just well-known names. Pitch the value of the Under 25 Summit as a platform that empowers students. - Pitching & Locking TLs: Negotiate, secure, and confirm TLs for the festival, managing multiple conversations and balancing expectations of agencies, managers, and internal teams. - Building Relationships: Establish and nurture relationships with agencies, managers, and student leaders to secure participation and manage expectations effectively. - Handling Student Expectations: Navigate student expectations regarding speakers, explaining limitations while ensuring students feel valued and understand the festival's value proposition. - Creating the Festival Flow: Design the festival flow, curate segments, develop talking points, and ensure alignment with the festival's theme while engaging the audience. - Collaborating with TLs: Assist in curating TLs" segments, developing talking points, and ensuring exciting and educational content. - Segment Creation: Work with TLs to create dynamic stage segments and audience questions tailored to the local college and student culture. - Scriptwriting: Write Emcee scripts and organize the festival schedule for smooth transitions and audience engagement. - Finalizing Student Talent: Review student submissions and finalize performers to reflect the festival's focus on empowerment. - Event Coordination: Oversee the festival schedule to ensure timely execution and adapt to last-minute changes promptly. - Creative Coordination: Work with the creative team to align launch creatives with the festival's message and look. - Supporting the Launch: Ensure timely launch of promotional materials aligned with the marketing campaign. Qualifications Required: - Strong communication skills to manage numerous daily messages effectively. - Creativity and understanding of pop culture to keep content fresh and relevant. - Proficiency in AI tools to enhance decision-making processes and curate better festival content. - Ability to lead with limited context, being proactive and intuitive in driving tasks forward within a large team and expansive IP.,
As the Program Manager for the Under 25 Programs, you'll be the mastermind behind the scenes, ensuring that everything runs smoothly. You will manage three programs, guide city leads, bring fellows together, and oversee branded missions and student earning opportunities, creating a dynamic and unforgettable experience for the fellows while building partnerships with brands and managing key relationships. Get ready for some organized chaos! **Key Responsibilities:** - **Pre-Program Phase:** - Master the program journey, from onboarding to tracking progress, ensuring a smooth experience for the fellows. - Recruit and manage city leads, training them to drive engagement and manage activities in their respective cities. - Build a strong community where fellows can connect, collaborate, and thrive. - **During the Program:** - Lead and mentor interns, guiding them through tasks to contribute to the program's success. - Manage the execution of branded missions, ensuring fruitful collaboration between brands and fellows. - Keep track of engagement metrics to ensure active participation from interns, city leads, and fellows. - **Post-Program Phase:** - Gather feedback, analyze results, and implement improvements for future rounds. - Provide regular progress updates, highlighting challenges and successes to keep everyone informed. **Qualifications Required:** - A Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Social Sciences, or related field. - 2+ years of experience in program management, specifically with youth engagement or internships. - Experience in community-building, branded partnerships, and student engagement. - Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments effectively. If you can juggle multiple tasks effortlessly, thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with students, possess natural leadership qualities, and tackle challenges with a positive attitude, you're a great fit for this role. **Additional Details:** This role offers a dynamic work environment where every week presents new challenges and opportunities for growth. You'll be part of a supportive and fun team that encourages you to reach your full potential and witness the real impact of your work. If you're excited about the responsibilities, have ideas flowing already, and love working with students and managing organized chaos, we're eager to welcome you aboard!,
Curator - Under 25 As the Curator of the Festival, your role is to lock Thought Leaders (TLs), curate the full festival experience, and manage outreach to bring the best talent to the event. This isn’t just about booking famous people; it's about building an impactful event that adds real value for students, connects them with industry experts, and helps them grow before entering the job market. You’ll also create engaging segments, develop talking pointers, and shape the entire show flow to keep content fresh and relatable. If you have experience in artist management or talent coordination, this role will challenge you in new ways. It’s about building an IP, sales, networking, and managing 20-40 conversations at once with stakeholders across various levels — agencies, talent, internal teams, and students on campus. In addition, you will be curating for Under 25 IPs . While Under 25 Summit at Campus is our flagship IP, as part of this role, you will also be contributing to other projects requiring curation across various platforms and initiatives within the brand. What You’ll Actually Do: Outreach & Talent Locking Research & Outreach: Identify the right Thought Leaders (TLs) and talent to bring to the festival. This is about finding the best fit, not just the most famous names. Pitch the value of the Under 25 Summit as a platform that’s about empowering students , not just showcasing well-known speakers. Pitching & Locking TLs: You’ll be responsible for negotiating, securing , and confirming TLs for the festival. This involves managing multiple conversations , often balancing the expectations of agencies , managers , and internal teams . Building Relationships: Establish and nurture long-term relationships with agencies , managers , and student leaders . Be the go-to person when it comes to securing participation and managing expectations, especially when dealing with last-minute changes or difficult conversations. Handling Student Expectations: Students will often demand famous people or specific speakers. You’ll need to navigate their expectations , explaining why some may not be possible while ensuring they still feel valued. You’ll need to balance being firm yet empathetic in these conversations, making sure students understand the festival’s value proposition . Curation of Festival Content Creating the Festival Flow: Design the full festival flow , from segment creation to transitions. You’ll curate festival segments , develop talking points , and ensure they align with the festival's theme while engaging the audience. Collaborating with TLs: Once TLs are locked in, you’ll help curate their segments , develop talking pointers , and ensure their segment is exciting, educational, and resonates with students. Segment Creation: Work closely with TLs to come up with dynamic stage segments and audience questions . This needs to be hyper-local , so having a good understanding of the college and student culture in each city is key to making the content relatable and effective . Scriptwriting: As the curator, you’ll also write Emcee scripts and organize the festival schedule , ensuring smooth transitions between segments and keeping the audience engaged. Managing Event Logistics Finalizing Student Talent: Review student submissions and finalize performers to ensure a mix of talent that reflects the festival’s focus on empowerment . Event Coordination: Oversee the festival schedule , ensuring everything runs on time and within the framework you’ve set. Last-minute changes are inevitable, and you’ll need to adapt quickly . Promotional Support Creative Coordination: Work with the creative team to ensure launch creatives (reels, posters, promotional material) are aligned with the festival’s message and look. Supporting the Launch: Ensure launch materials (reels, posters, promotional content) are ready and go live with the marketing campaign . Skills Needed: Over Communication: You’ll be managing hundreds of messages daily — from students, team members, and talent. You need to be on top of all communications , acknowledging and responding promptly without missing a beat. Given the high scale of the event , working on a national level IP , you must synchronize everything across a massive team . Creativity and Understanding of Pop Culture: You need to stay on top of global IPs and festivals , not just in India but around the world. This includes shows, upcoming movies , and song or show launches . Knowing what's trending allows you to integrate these elements into the festival and keep the content fresh and relevant. Being aware of everything happening around you ensures you know exactly when to plug what , keeping the festival content engaging and on point. Great Understanding of AI: It’s not just about copy-pasting content. You must have a solid understanding of prompt engineering and be able to make the best use of AI tools . This will help you increase team efficiency , generate insights , and conduct research that enhances your decision-making process and curates better festival content. Leading with Limited Context: As part of a large team and an expansive IP, you won’t always have every detail laid out for you in meetings. You’ll need to pick up insights from your team and other sources, and conceptualize with limited context . Your ability to be proactive and intuitive will help drive things forward, especially when things aren’t explicitly explained.