Consultant - Social & Community, ADDS

Architectural Digest India is looking for an Events & Community Manager to support the growth and engagement of AD Design Show (ADDS), our flagship design event. This role will play a key part in bringing the AD Design Show brand to life year-round through social storytelling, community engagement, content planning, and event amplification.

Working closely with the Audience Development, Editorial, Marketing, and Commercial teams, the Events & Community Manager will help build excitement around AD Design Show before, during, and after the event, while supporting audience engagement initiatives across AD India's broader portfolio of design and culture franchises.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about design, culture, events, and digital storytelling who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibiliti

esEvent & Community Engageme

• ntSupport the development and execution of audience engagement initiatives for AD Design Show throughout the yea
• r.Help build and nurture the AD Design Show community across digital and event touchpoint
• s.Assist with audience-facing activations, creator collaborations, and community engagement efforts before, during, and after event
• s.Support on-ground event coverage and audience engagement during AD Design Show and other AD franchise event

s.
Social Media & Content Plann

• ingAssist in planning and executing social content across AD Design Show platfor
• ms.Develop and maintain content calendars aligned with key event milestones and campaign momen
• ts.Identify engaging content opportunities that resonate with India's design, architecture, and lifestyle audienc
• es.Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely content creation and publishi

ng.
Video Content Produc

• tionCreate and edit short-form video content for Instagram and other relevant social platfo
• rms.Produce reels, stories, behind-the-scenes content, and event highlights that reflect the AD brand aesthe
• tic.Support real-time content creation during live events and activati

ons.
Cross-Functional Collabor

• ationParticipate in planning meetings with Audience Development, Editorial, Marketing, Events, and Commercial t
• eams.Help translate event priorities into engaging audience-facing content and community initiat
• ives.Coordinate with external partners, creators, and vendors as requ

ired.
Newsletter & Audience Initi

• ativesWork with Audience Development Manager on building newsletter fo
• r ADDSContribute ideas for strengthening audience relationships beyond social

media.
What We're Look

• ing ForApproximately 2 years of experience in social media, content production, community management, events, audience engagement, or a related
• field.Strong understanding of the Indian social media landscape and platform
• trends.Experience creating content for Instagram, including reels, stories, and carousel f
• ormats.Proficiency in video editing tools such as CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar pla
• tforms.Excellent organizational and project management skills with strong attention to
• detail.Strong communication and collaboration
• skills.Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced envir
• onment.Interest in design, architecture, interiors, luxury, culture, or lifestyle industries is highly des
• irable.Excellent writing skills r

equired
Preferred Qualif

• icationsExperience supporting live events, conferences, exhibitions, or cultural expe
• riences.Familiarity with newsletter platforms and audience engagement init
• iatives.Experience working with creators, influencers, or brand p
• artners.Understanding of community-building and audience engagement best pr

actices.
Why Join

AD India?This role offers the opportunity to help shape the audience experience around one of India's leading design platforms while working closely with some of the country's most influential voices across design, architecture, culture, and luxury. You'll contribute to building meaningful connections between AD, its community, and its flagshi