Job Title: External Opportunities and Partnerships Associate (Full-time)

Location:
Kolkata (In-office) Park Street Area Working days: Monday to Friday Package: 3.60 to 4.50 LPA Experience preferred: 6 months
- 1 year Joining: Mid November 2026

About the Role
Humanize is looking for a curious, organised and proactive External Opportunities and Partnerships Associate to help identify and manage relevant publications, podcasts, events and speaking opportunities for the founders and leaders we work with. The role will involve continuous opportunity research, database and pipeline management, outreach and pitching, follow-ups, relationship coordination and staying closely informed about the platforms and conversations relevant to our clients.

Key Responsibilities
1. Opportunity Identification & Database Management
• Continuously identify relevant publications, podcasts, conferences, events and speaking opportunities for clients across different industries.
• Research both leadership-focused and domain-specific platforms across global, national and regional markets.
• Understand the audience, themes, formats and relevance of different opportunities before recommending them.
• Build, maintain and regularly update structured databases of publications, podcasts, events, contacts, submission requirements, deadlines and other relevant information.
• Track editorial calendars, upcoming events, application windows and lead times so that outreach can begin sufficiently in advance. 2. End-to-End Pitch & Opportunity Management
• Manage multiple publication, podcast and event opportunities simultaneously across different clients.
• Coordinate with the content and strategy teams to prepare relevant pitches, speaker proposals, article ideas, bios, abstracts and other supporting material.
• Customise outreach based on the platform, client and opportunity rather than using generic pitches.
• Manage the complete process from identifying and shortlisting an opportunity through outreach, submission, coordination and next steps.
• Maintain transparent visibility into where every opportunity stands across clients and platforms. 3. Follow-ups & Status Reporting
• Follow up consistently on previously submitted pitches, applications and outreach.
• Track responses, pending actions, deadlines and next steps across all active opportunities.
• Maintain accurate statuses so that the team can easily understand what has been pitched, what is in progress and what requires action.
• Provide periodic updates on active outreach, upcoming opportunities, responses and outcomes.
• Ensure important timelines and follow-ups are not missed. 4.



Relationship Coordination
• Support the team in building and maintaining relationships with editors, journalists, podcast hosts and producers, event organisers, programme teams and other relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain organised records of contacts, previous conversations and collaborations.
• Coordinate communication and follow-ups where required.
• Help maintain continuity in these relationships beyond a single pitch or opportunity.
• Identify opportunities to reconnect with or further develop existing relationships. The person may not always be the primary relationship owner, but should help ensure that relationships are managed thoughtfully and consistently. 5. Industry & Platform Intelligence
• Regularly read relevant publications, newsletters and industry updates.
• Listen to podcasts and follow conversations, recurring themes, guests and formats relevant to the clients we work with.
• Follow major conferences and events to understand their themes, speakers and evolving areas of interest.
• Stay aware of current publications, podcasts, events and platforms as they emerge.
• Build familiarity with what different editors, hosts and organisers are looking for so that future opportunity identification becomes more informed. Over time, the person should develop a stronger understanding of where each client should be present and which conversations they could meaningfully contribute to. Skills and experience we look for: We would ideally look for someone with:
• Strong online research skills and the ability to find information beyond obvious search results.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Strong organisational and follow-through skills.
• Comfort working with Google Sheets and maintaining detailed databases and trackers.
• Ability to manage multiple clients, opportunities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Attention to detail, particularly around names, contacts, dates, deadlines and submission requirements.
• Ability to write concise and professional outreach emails.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and other professional research platforms.
• Basic understanding of publications, podcasts, conferences, speaking opportunities and media ecosystems.




• Ability to understand a client's background and determine whether an opportunity is genuinely relevant to them.
• Familiarity with CRM, project-management, media-monitoring or outreach tools would be useful.
• Understanding of personal branding, executive positioning or thought leadership would be an advantage.
• Graduate in Communications, Business, PR, Marketing or a similar discipline. Relevant Previous

Experience:
We are ideally looking for someone with 6 months to 1 year of relevant professional or internship experience. Experience could come from areas such as:
• PR or media relations
• Communications or PR agencies
• Media outreach
• Podcast production or guest booking
• Video or media production
• Photography or media-related work involving external coordination
• Events and conferences
• Speaker management
• Media partnerships
• Influencer or creator partnerships
• Editorial or publishing environments Experience across all of these areas is not expected. Someone with exposure to one or two of these environments, combined with strong research, organisation, communication and follow-through, could be a good fit. About Humanize: At Humanize, we turn stories into Personal Brands and Personal Brands into assets. We assist stellar founders and CEOs in telling their stories and help them build the right influence in their industry. We work to establish their executive holistic presence by:
• Telling & amplifying their stories that encapsulate their career journey and timeless lessons.
• Connecting them to the people that really matter.
• Pitching them to be on platforms that matter.
• Create strong narratives about them that create impact and inspire their audience.
• Drive business results for them.
• Be their personal team to position them in the right direction.
• Build their legacy in the eyes of their audience. Make them feel fulfilled and confident in life, business, and solidarity. Selection Process Our selection process is divided into 3 parts:
• 1st round of interview: This is a casual conversation with our founder to learn more about who you are, your journey, and how well your values and goals align with the role at Humanize.
• Assignment: If we feel there's a good connection, we’ll send you a short assignment. This will help us understand your writing style and creativity a bit better.
• The final chat: If your assignment shows that you’re a good fit for the role, we’ll invite you for a brief final conversation to wrap things up and explore next steps. If interested, send your resume to [email protected] •

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