Brand Manager

**This is a hybrid position and is open for candidate in Mumbai City or suburbs. If you do not currently live in Mumbai City or surrounding suburbs, or are not planning to move here within the next month, please do not apply.**

​Mysore Concerns Coffee is seeking a well-seasoned Brand Manager (predominantly Digital Media) who dreams of a career in beverage and food industry. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in social media, communications, creative writing, multi-media editing, growing audiences and analyzing metrics on all social media platforms including but not limited to: Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook.

The position requires shooting and editing photos/video footage, generating creative/ sharable content, and other forms of digital collateral. A passion for home cooking, coffee/ beverage/ food writing and local food culture is essential.

Candidates should be extremely communicative, self-motivated, dedicated, ambitious, discreet, have a strong sense of humor and wit, possess excellent writing skills, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment where no two days are alike, an intuitive sense of good judgment and a consistent track record for building an audience. They should also be a team player and be able to multitask and be flexible. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, create, and edit all social/ digital content including coffee brewing videos, as well as collect and edit behind the scenes footage from our roastery and retail front.
• Create and manage editorial calendar and website, or other writing projects on the blog.
• Generate unique copy published across Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and website.
• Communicate social publishing best practices, including up to date, emerging social media trends and the types of content desired from our audience on each platform. Analyze optimal days/times for publishing.
• Work with brand partners directly to select media and craft effective messaging that is true to MC’s ethos and voice.
• Stay current with coffee related events and networking opportunities (expos, exhibitions etc.).

Skills

• 3-5 years of experience working in social/ digital media, writing, communications, publishing.
• Strong interest in Indian food and beverage landscape.
• Working knowledge/ proficiency of Adobe Creative suite
• Able to thrive both in a team environment and independently.
• Expert knowledge of all social media platforms, including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Strong writing, grammar, editorial and copywriting skills a must.
• Excellent organizations and multitasking skills.
• Diplomatic, discreet, gracious, and graceful under pressure

Preferred skills

• Knowledge about or interest in coffee or coffee related products
• A flare for photography/ videography

Location