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DGM - Content, Storytelling & Thought Leadership

Job Description - DGM - Content, Storytelling & Thought Leadership


Responsibilities & Key Deliverables


Key Responsibilities


Group Storytelling & Media



  • Develop a strong understanding of Mahindra’s businesses, strategies, innovations and impact.

  • Proactively identify differentiated, newsworthy stories across Group companies.

  • Partner with CEOs, leadership and communications teams to build compelling narratives linked to the broader Mahindra purpose.

  • Develop media pitches, story angles, backgrounders and briefing materials, working with media teams to drive earned coverage.

  • Track media and industry conversations to position Mahindra perspectives on relevant issues.


Thought Leadership & Executive Writing



  • Develop compelling thought leadership for Group and business leaders across articles, speeches, interviews, social media and other platforms.

  • Build distinctive leadership voices and perspectives based on individual expertise and communication styles.

  • Translate complex business, technology, economic and societal topics into clear, engaging narratives.

  • Prepare leaders for high-profile media interactions and speaking engagements.


Business Narrative Building



  • Partner with businesses to understand strategic priorities and articulate what differentiates them.

  • Develop narrative frameworks for businesses, launches, milestones and strategic announcements.

  • Elevate business stories into broader industry conversations relevant to India, global markets and society.


Research & Intelligence



  • Stay abreast of business, economic, technology, policy and industry developments.

  • Strengthen narratives with relevant data, insights, case studies and global perspectives.

  • Identify emerging conversations where Mahindra leaders and businesses can credibly participate.


Editorial Excellence



  • Serve as an editorial gatekeeper for Group Communications, sharpening content developed internally and by agencies.

  • Ensure communication is clear, credible, concise and compelling, with minimal corporate jargon.

  • Maintain high standards of factual accuracy, grammar and storytelling quality.


Experience

8–12+ years of experience in business journalism, editorial, corporate communications, PR, content or executive communications.


* Strong experience in writing for senior business leaders.


* Experience in working with journalists and understanding what makes a story newsworthy.


* Strong understanding of business, industry, technology and current affairs.


* Experience of working across multiple sectors or industries would be an advantage.

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

General Requirements


  • We are looking for someone who is first and foremost a brilliant writer and storyteller, but who also understands business and media.The ideal candidate will:

  • Write exceptionally well.

  • Have a natural instinct for a good story and a strong headline.

  • Be able to look at a business development and ask: “So what? Why should anyone care?”

  • Be curious enough to understand businesses beyond their press releases and presentations.

  • Be able to find the human story behind the corporate story.

  • Know the difference between a communication opportunity and a genuine news story.

  • Be comfortable engaging with CEOs, senior executives, journalists and subject-matter experts.

  • Have strong editorial judgement and the confidence to challenge weak narratives.

  • Be able to simplify complex subjects without losing their substance.

  • Be equally comfortable writing a 1,500-word thought-leadership article, a 500-word media pitch, a CEO speech or a 100-word LinkedIn post.

  • Be proactive, entrepreneurial and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-business environment.

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