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About the company: A funded startup.Role OverviewThe Events Manager will be responsible for anchoring, planning, and executing high-impact eventsand media-led experiences for YourStory. You’ll be the internal command centre — owning theproject plan, keeping stakeholders aligned, running cadence calls, and ensuring nothing slips:timelines, dependencies, follow-ups, or updates.Key ResponsibilitiesInternal programme ops (core)● Build and manage event workback plans, trackers, and weekly task lists.● Run internal coordination: capture action items, chase owners, unblock dependencies, andkeep timelines honest.● Maintain a single source of truth: agenda versions, speaker tracker, sponsor deliverablestracker, production requirements, and comms calendar.● Host recurring cadence calls: set agenda, keep deliverables in check, document outcomes,send crisp MoMs.Stakeholder alignment● Coordinate across internal teams: sales, partnerships, marketing, design, editorial, video,product/tech, finance, and production.● Translate “what we want” into “what needs doing” with owners, deadlines, and acceptancecriteria.● Escalate early: flag risks, slippages, and decision gaps with options—not problems.Sponsor deliverables ops (support)● Track sponsor commitments and assets: logos, ad units, booth requirements, stagementions, session formats, lead capture.● Ensure internal teams deliver sponsor outputs on time and on brand.● Maintain version control of sponsor signage/creatives and approvals.Marketing & attendee comms coordination (support)● Coordinate deliverables for landing pages, emailers, social posts, and creative deadlines(execution by marketing/design teams).● Manage registration ops inputs: FAQs, event info, access policies, etc.● Maintain audience-facing accuracy across all touchpoints (timings, speaker names, venuedetails).Reporting & hygiene (non-negotiable)● Weekly status updates: what’s done, what’s stuck, decisions needed, next milestones.● Post-event wrap: collect learnings, update SOPs/templates, archive final docs.Must-have skills & experience● 3–5 years in event coordination, programme ops, project management, or high-velocitycross-functional roles.● Strong project discipline: timelines, dependencies, meeting hygiene, follow-through. Has tobe organised, assertive, and detail-accurate.● Excellent written communication: clear notes, crisp updates, confident stakeholder nudges● Comfortable with spreadsheets and documentation; strong version control instincts.● Ability to work calmly under pressure; proactive escalation.Tools: Google Workspace; Excel/Sheets; PM tools like Asana/Trello/Notion/Jira (any one is fine).Additional skills for bonus points● Experience with conferences or B2B events, especially tech/startups.● Basic familiarity with sponsor deliverables, registration flows, and content productiontimelines.● Comfort working with senior stakeholders and external partners.● Familiarity in working on Webflow, Canva, Slides/PowerPointPlease share your resumes at ishita@