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 quick-paced, multi-business environment. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

📌 DGM - Content, Storytelling & Thought Leadership (Mumbai)
🏢 Mahindra and Mahindra
📍 Mumbai