• Informing & implementing policy, programs and practices for Equitable Development

Senior Executive - Festival & Programs

No. of Position: 1

Location: New Delhi

Experience: 4 - 6 years

Salary: Not Disclosed

Qualification: A degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or a relevant field is preferred.

Contract: hr@cmsindia.org

Last Date to Apply: 22 Oct, 2025


About Organization

CMS VATAVARAN – CMS VATAVARAN is a pioneer in international film festival and forum on environment and wildlife in India was initiated in 2002 to enhance understanding, appreciation and shift in attitudes toward the natural world and it set conservation through films and environment forums. The festival acts as a catalyst in taking up multifaceted environmental issues, sharing available knowledge, highlighting the deep interconnectedness between sectors and issues and encouraging critical thinking. Its unique twin-track approach to organizing competitive and travelling film festivals and environment forums has successfully created a strong network of Indian and international filmmakers, researchers, environmentalists, journalists, students and nature lovers.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Be well-versed with editing software to support the organization's multimedia needs.
  • Assist in organizing film festivals and forums, including planning and executing events with attention to financial and time constraints.
  • Create informative and interesting short videos, infographics, posters, and related communication materials.
  • Assist in developing and implementing communication strategies through social media and newsletters.
  • Research and negotiate with vendors to secure the best combination of quality and cost for event-related services.
  • Oversee event happenings and act quickly to resolve problems as they arise.
  • Assist in maintaining festival databases and managing necessary updates.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure a smooth and successful event experience for all attendees.
  • Coordination, and facilitation for logistics of the festival, workshops and other events.
  • Assist in designing and organizing programs and festivals.
  • Support for promotion and publicity for increasing reach, network and participation (including social media).
  • Outstation visits for above as and when required.
  • Traveling would be part of job responsibilities

 

Essentials Skills

  • The Communication & Festival Executive will be an effective team player, and well-articulated speaker, who should be able to perform exceptionally under pressure and produce high-quality outputs within stringent deadlines. In particular, the candidates should have:
  • Proficiency in video editing software, MS Office, media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.
  • Minimum 4 years of working experience in a relevant field.
  • Well-organized and an excellent coordinator.
  • Independent, innovative, and proactive, while also being a team player.
  • Outstanding negotiation abilities.
  • Problem-solving ability.
  • Coordination, and facilitation for logistics of the festival, workshops and other events.

 

Compensation

Compensation would be as per the industry preference and commensurate with qualifications, experience and salary history of the selected candidate.

Job Instruction

Applications, in the form of a Covering Letter and detailed CV, stating your present, expected salary & Notice Period, should be submitted to hr@cmsindia.org with subject line "Job Application – Senior Executive - Festival & Programs"

 

Only short listed applicants will be contacted for further recruitment process.