Executive Assistant (EA)- (Strategic Role To Director - Promoter)

Dainik Bhaskar Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Dainik Bhaskar Group is seeking a strategic analytics professional to support the Director with performance tracking, executive summaries, and cross-functional alignment. You will help drive high-impact initiatives across regions, ensuring timely execution and accountability.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in analytics or strategy, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive, independent work style in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in business analytics, strategy, or high-impact operational roles.
• Strong analytical capability with attention to detail and structured thinking.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and executive-level support to the Director.
• Prepare briefs, dashboards, and summaries to enable informed decisions.
• Track key metrics across regions and business units.
• Analyze performance reports to identify trends and opportunities.
• Coordinate strategic projects and ensure timely delivery and accountability.

Skills

Business acumen

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Judgment and discretion

Independent working

Curiosity and learning

Innovative thinking

Job description

Role Purpose -

To provide strategic, analytical, and operational support to the Director by driving performance rigor, enabling cross-functional alignment, and ensuring timely execution of key business priorities. The role will be supporting decision-making and accelerating high-impact initiatives across regions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic & Executive Support

• Provide strategic and operational support to the Director.
• Prepare structured briefs, dashboards, and summaries to enable informed decision-making.
• Track key business metrics across functions, regions, and business units.

2. Performance Monitoring & Analytics

• Analyze performance reports and MIS to identify trends, gaps, and actionable insights.
• Highlight risks and opportunities with clear recommendations.
• Ensure follow-through on key action items and priority deliverables.

3. Project Management & Execution

• Lead and coordinate strategic projects driven from the Directors Office.
• Monitor progress against timelines, budgets, and defined outcomes.
• Drive accountability across stakeholders to ensure timely closure of actions.

4. Productivity & Process Improvement

• Identify operational inefficiencies and propose improvement initiatives.
• Drive productivity enhancement projects across functions and regions.
• Encourage experimentation and innovative problem-solving approaches.

5. Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with senior leadership to ensure alignment and delivery on key initiatives.
• Act as a bridge between the Director and internal teams to drive clarity and execution discipline.

Candidate Profile:-

Experience: Min 2+ years of experience in business analytics, strategy, or high-impact operational roles preferred.

Key Attributes & Skills -

• Strong business acumen with deep understanding of operational and performance drivers.
• Excellent analytical capability with attention to detail and structured thinking.
• High collaboration quotient with strong interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable working independently in a dynamic environment.
• Quick learner with intellectual curiosity.
• Innovative thinker with the ability to challenge conventional approaches.