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About Us The New Indian Express Group is one of India's oldest and largest media houses, founded by the Late Shri Ramnath Goenka. The New Indian Express Group is publishing Newspapers and Periodicals in the States of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Orissa and the Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Yanam and Lakshadweep. It publishes its newspapers and periodicals from 33 Centers. It also has Marketing Offices in Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi. The Company's publications include English Dailies viz. The New Indian Express and The Morning Standard and Sunday editions The Sunday Express and The Sunday Standard and weekly edition Indulge. The Morning Standard and The Sunday Standard are published in New Delhi. The company also brings out Tamil daily Dinamani and Samakalika Malayalam Varika, a weekly magazine in Malayalam. The group sites are , , , , , , . The Company is professionally managed, with well-qualified and experienced people holding charge of different Departments. The Company's publications are popular and command a large readership. Job Title: Social Media Editor – Podcasts Location: Bengaluru Experience: 3–5 Years We seek a dynamic Social Media Editor to lead our engagement strategies across platforms. Job Overview: The Social Media Head will be responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing social media strategies to increase readership, engagement, and brand visibility. This role requires expertise in audience growth, real-time news dissemination, and digital storytelling. Key Responsibilities: Social Media Strategy & Execution: Develop and execute creative and data-driven social media strategies to promote our podcasts across platforms like Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and emerging audio-driven networks. Podcast Promotion: Work closely with podcast hosts, editors, and producers to craft compelling promotional content including audiograms, episode teasers, quote cards, and show summaries. Content Scheduling & Publishing: Manage a social calendar for podcast releases and related content, ensuring timely and optimized posts that align with peak engagement windows. Audience Engagement: Foster community interaction by responding to listener feedback, engaging with comments, and tracking sentiment to guide content decisions. Analytics & SEO: Monitor key performance metrics (downloads, engagement, reach, shares) and leverage SEO best practices to increase discoverability of podcasts on both social and search platforms. Collaboration: Coordinate with editorial, video, design, and audio teams to ensure cohesive messaging and branding. Requirements: 3–5 years of experience in social media management, preferably in news/media/podcasting. Strong understanding of social media trends, content formats, and platform-specific nuances. Experience in podcast marketing, distribution, or production is a must. Solid understanding of SEO, especially how it applies to podcasts and multimedia content. Proficient in using tools like Hootsuite, Buffer, Canva, Headliner, Adobe Creative Suite, Chartable, Podbean, etc. Strong copywriting skills with a flair for catchy headlines and hooks. Newsroom or digital publishing experience is highly preferred. Passion for audio storytelling, current affairs, and innovative digital content. Nice to Have: Familiarity with podcast analytics tools (Spotify for Podcasters, Apple Podcasts Connect, etc.) Knowledge of paid social media campaigns and influencer outreach. Experience with video clips or audiogram creation for social. Why Join Us? Work with one of India’s most respected media houses. Opportunity to shape the digital transformation of traditional journalism. A dynamic and fast-paced work environment with global exposure .