Sunstone Education
via Naukri.com

Job Description

What Youll Own

1. Social Media Strategy

  • Own Vedam's social media strategy across Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and other relevant platforms.
  • Build and execute monthly and quarterly content strategies aligned with brand and business goals.
  • Define content pillars, formats, narratives and platform-specific strategies.
  • Build a strong understanding of Vedam's audience and what makes the brand relevant to students, parents and the larger tech ecosystem.
  • Track content performance and continuously improve the strategy based on audience behaviour and insights.

2. Storytelling & Content

  • Be the storytelling brain behind Vedam's content.
  • Identify interesting stories from campus, students, faculty, leadership, technology, achievements and everyday moments.
  • Turn raw information, events and achievements into compelling narratives.
  • Develop concepts for reels, long-form videos, student stories, founder content, campus content and brand campaigns.
  • Develop and guide scripts, hooks, captions and creative narratives.
  • Push the team beyond generic education-category content and build a distinctive Vedam voice.
  • Stay on top of cultural moments, trends and formats that can be relevant to the brand.

3. Brand Building

  • Help shape and strengthen Vedam's brand identity across digital and offline touchpoints.
  • Ensure consistency in brand voice, messaging, visual language and storytelling.
  • Work closely with leadership to translate business priorities into strong brand communication.
  • Identify opportunities for brand moments, campaigns, partnerships and topical conversations.
  • Build a brand that has relevance beyond admissions and promotional communication.

4. Team Leadership

  • Lead and manage a team of social media, content, design, video and production professionals.
  • Set briefs, priorities, timelines and quality benchmarks for the team.
  • Review content and provide clear creative direction and feedback.
  • Build efficient workflows from ideation briefing production publishing analysis.
  • Mentor team members and help improve their creative and strategic capabilities.
  • Coordinate with freelancers, agencies, creators and production partners wherever required.

5. Campaigns & Integrated Marketing

  • Conceptualise and execute campaigns across social, digital, campus and offline channels.
  • Work closely with performance marketing to ensure brand and acquisition communication work together.
  • Collaborate with PR, partnerships, admissions and campus teams on key initiatives.
  • Own social media communication for launches, events, student achievements, admissions cycles and major brand moments.

6. Content Production

  • Work closely with DOPs, editors, designers, photographers and creators to develop high-quality content.
  • Build content calendars and production plans across campuses.
  • Ensure the team has a strong pipeline of content rather than operating on last-minute requirements.
  • Be comfortable getting into the details — from the campaign idea and script to the final edit, thumbnail and caption.
  • Maintain a high creative bar across everything that goes out from the brand.

7. Analytics & Growth

  • Own social media performance and reporting.
  • Track reach, engagement, watch time, retention, CTR, follower growth and other relevant metrics.
  • Translate performance data into actionable content and brand insights.
  • Experiment with new formats, platforms and storytelling approaches.
  • Balance brand-building with measurable business outcomes.

Requirements

  • Relevant experience and qualifications for the Brand and Marketing Manager role
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to be based in or relocate to Gurugram, India
  • Alignment with Sunstone Education's values and work culture
  • Valid work authorisation for Gurugram, India

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform core duties associated with the Brand and Marketing Manager position at Sunstone Education
  • Collaborate effectively with team members and management to achieve departmental goals
  • Contribute to a positive and productive work environment in Gurugram, India
  • Meet and exceed the performance targets set by Sunstone Education
  • Communicate proactively about project progress and any obstacles
  • Continuously improve skills and stay up to date with industry best practices

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
  • Performance-based bonuses and incentives
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment at Sunstone Education
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development
  • Work with a talented and motivated team in Gurugram, India