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The Communications team at Meesho plays a crucial role in shaping and amplifying the narrative of Meesho's mission to democratize internet commerce for every Indian. Comprising skilled professionals, the team is dedicated to bringing the company's inspiring stories to life, showcasing its commitment to empowering small businesses and fostering entrepreneurship across the country.
About the Role
As a key member of the Communications team, the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and creating compelling stories that resonate with Meesho's mission. Collaborating with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams, the role involves driving consistent PR visibility across key verticals, such as user experience, seller empowerment, and logistics efficiency. The candidate will leverage their analytical skills to interpret internal data for generating new story ideas and contribute to the development and execution of impactful PR campaigns.
Objectives:
Cement Meesho’s position as the most preferred shopping destination for the next billion Indians. To support the flourishing entrepreneurial spirit of our country, Meesho is building a robust platform to help small businesses grow and succeed online. Meesho is the only pure play and asset-light marketplace: no inventory and in-house logistics. The company has tied up with multiple third-party partners like Shadowfax, Delhivery, Ecom Express, and Xpressbees to deliver products to every nook and corner of the country.
- What you will do
- Work with internal stakeholders across user, seller and logistics to identify and create compelling stories
- Work with cross functional teams to drive consistent PR visibility for the brand across key verticals like user, seller and logistics
- Analyze and interpret internal data to create new story ideas
- Conceptualize and implement successful PR campaigns with measurable results
- Actively track and map media/journalists relevant for stories about Meesho. Build strong and trusting relationship with regional and national media
- Efficiently manage day-to-day PR agency deliverables
- Develop content for opinion pieces, media responses, press releases, etc.
- What you will Need
- Graduation/Post Graduation degree in communication
- 3-5 years of experience in PR
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong relationships with journalists and publications covering business, startups and e-commerce
About Meesho
Meet Meesho - India’s only true e-commerce marketplace.
Welcome to Meesho, where every story begins with a spark of inspiration and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit. We're not just a platform; we're your partner in turning dreams into realities.
Meesho (Meri shop) started with a single idea in mind - to be an e-commerce destination for the next billion Indian consumers and enable 100 million small businesses to succeed online. Meesho is democratizing internet commerce in India. The company provides sellers with a range of industry-first benefits such as zero commission and the lowest shipping cost. Over 1.4 million sellers are registered on Meesho, growing their business by tapping the company’s massive customer base, state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, pan-India logistics at the lowest cost through third-party logistics providers in an 'Everyday Lowest Cost' channel for sellers.
Meesho has been a catalyst for over individual entrepreneurs, propelling them into an online business with zero initial investment. What sets us apart is our revolutionary 0% commission model for sellers, a pioneering concept in the Indian e-commerce landscape. Our vision extends beyond being a platform; we aspire to be the e-commerce destination for Bharat—a testament to our dedication to inclusivity and accessibility.
Meesho milestone:
Our journey is marked by significant milestones, including a valuation of $4.9 billion and the unwavering support of renowned investors such as Sequoia Capital, Softbank, Fidelity, Prosus Ventures, Facebook, and Elevation Capital. Meesho proudly found its place in Y Combinator’s 2021 Top Companies List and was the sole Indian startup featured in Fast Company’s The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies in 2020. In 2021, we claimed the 6th spot in Linkedin’s Top Startups List.
9 crore orders every month~13 Lakh seller on the platform 75% of user from Tier 2+ cities of India 3.6 cr monthly and 14 cr Annual transiting users12+ Cr product listings on Meesho A new product uploaded every second
But beyond the numbers and accolades, our true strength lies in our people. At Meesho, we champion a people-first culture with gender-neutral and inclusive policies. Discover opportunities to be part of our dynamic team at meesho.careers .
Join us on this exhilarating journey, where innovation meets inclusivity, and every entrepreneur's dream finds a home. Explore more about our story and vision through our insightful blogs!
Our mission:
Democratising e-commerce for Bharat.Meesho is focused on building and making e-commerce accessible for the next billion users. Affordable, relatable merchandise mirroring local markets has helped us make inroads with first-time internet users in the country. With ~80% of Meesho’s 140 million annual transacting customers coming from Tier 2+ cities and towns, the company has been instrumental in bringing new-to-e-commerce users online. Meesho has made e-Commerce more accessible, affordable and engaging for a unique and underserved ‘non-affluent’ user segment. With a strong value proposition of Everyday Lowest Prices, the platform hosts one of the largest selection of quality products at affordable prices
Our purpose:
Har Indian ka APNA MARKET
Our founders:
Vidit Aatrey : Co-Founder and CEO
Sanjeev Barnwal : Co-Founder and CTO
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