Community & guest partnerships manager (podcast & diaspora community)
Knowledge Networks · Delhi, India
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Job Title
Community & Guest Partnerships Manager (Podcast & Diaspora Community)
Organization
Indianness – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to connecting and empowering the global Indian diaspora through storytelling, mentorship, and collaboration.
About Indianness
Indianness connects and empowers the global Indian diaspora by amplifying inspiring stories of leaders of Indian origin and creating opportunities for engagement, mentorship, and community impact. A core pillar of this mission is the Indianness Podcast , hosted by Sanjay Puri, which features exceptional Indian-origin leaders across business, healthcare, education, NGOs, politics, and beyond, reaching tens of thousands of subscribers and hundreds of thousands of views worldwide
Indianness is now entering its next phase: converting podcast momentum into a vibrant, engaged global community.
Role Summary
The Community & Guest Partnerships Manager will own two tightly connected functions:
Guest Recruitment & Relationship Management for the Indianness Podcast
Community Building & Engagement by transforming podcast guests, listeners, and partners into an active, values-driven global diaspora community
This role is ideal for someone who is equal parts relationship-builder, community architect, and disciplined operator.
Key Responsibilities
1. Podcast Guest Recruitment & Management
Identify, research, and recruit high-impact podcast guests aligned with Indianness’s mission (leaders in business, policy, academia, social impact, healthcare, arts, etc.).
Manage end-to-end guest outreach: initial contact, follow-ups, scheduling, and coordination with the podcast production team.
Build and maintain a structured guest pipeline and CRM.
Serve as the primary relationship owner for podcast guests before, during, and after episodes.
Ensure a diverse, global, and cross-generational representation of the Indian diaspora.
2. Guest-to-Community Conversion
Design and execute strategies to convert podcast guests into:
Community members
Mentors, speakers, advisors, or collaborators
Contributors to events, panels, and initiatives
Develop post-episode engagement journeys (welcome flows, invitations, curated introductions).
Create lightweight “guest alumni” and “friends of Indianness” engagement models.
3. Community Building & Engagement
Help build and nurture an engaged global community around Indianness’s mission.
Develop community programs such as:
Virtual roundtables and salons
Mentorship circles
Fireside chats and small group discussions
Support the growth of a values-based, high-trust community that blends storytelling, mentorship, and collaboration.
Work closely with the Indianness leadership to shape early community norms, rituals, and engagement models.
4. Partnerships & Ecosystem Development
Identify and cultivate partnerships with organizations, networks, universities, and diaspora groups aligned with Indianness.
Collaborate on co-hosted events, cross-promotion, and community initiatives.
Act as a relationship steward for key ecosystem partners.
5. Operations, Tracking & Reporting
Track key metrics: guest outreach, conversion rates, community engagement, and participation.
Maintain organized systems for contacts, communications, and follow-ups.
Provide regular updates and insights to leadership on what’s working and where to iterate.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
5+ year’s experience in community building, partnerships, media, nonprofits, or ecosystem roles.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
Experience recruiting speakers, guests, or partners for podcasts, events, or platforms.
Deep interest in (or lived experience within) the global Indian diaspora.
Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working in an early-stage, evolving environment.
Preferred
Experience with podcasts, content platforms, or media-led communities.
Familiarity with CRM tools, community platforms, or newsletters.
Experience working with nonprofit organizations or mission-driven initiatives.
Comfort engaging senior leaders, founders, academics, and public figures.
What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)
A consistent, high-quality pipeline of podcast guests.
Clear systems for guest follow-up and long-term engagement.
Tangible conversion of guests and listeners into community members, mentors, and collaborators.
Early community programs with meaningful participation and repeat engagement.
Strong relationships across the global Indian diaspora ecosystem.
Role Details
Type: Full-time
Location: Remote (with global time-zone flexibility)
Reports to: Podcast Producer
Why This Role Matters
This is a foundational role. The Community & Guest Partnerships Manager will directly shape how Indianness evolves from a successful podcast into a lasting global diaspora institution.
Community & Guest Partnerships Manager (Podcast & Diaspora Community)
Organization
Indianness – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to connecting and empowering the global Indian diaspora through storytelling, mentorship, and collaboration.
About Indianness
Indianness connects and empowers the global Indian diaspora by amplifying inspiring stories of leaders of Indian origin and creating opportunities for engagement, mentorship, and community impact. A core pillar of this mission is the Indianness Podcast , hosted by Sanjay Puri, which features exceptional Indian-origin leaders across business, healthcare, education, NGOs, politics, and beyond, reaching tens of thousands of subscribers and hundreds of thousands of views worldwide
Indianness is now entering its next phase: converting podcast momentum into a vibrant, engaged global community.
Role Summary
The Community & Guest Partnerships Manager will own two tightly connected functions:
Guest Recruitment & Relationship Management for the Indianness Podcast
Community Building & Engagement by transforming podcast guests, listeners, and partners into an active, values-driven global diaspora community
This role is ideal for someone who is equal parts relationship-builder, community architect, and disciplined operator.
Key Responsibilities
1. Podcast Guest Recruitment & Management
Identify, research, and recruit high-impact podcast guests aligned with Indianness’s mission (leaders in business, policy, academia, social impact, healthcare, arts, etc.).
Manage end-to-end guest outreach: initial contact, follow-ups, scheduling, and coordination with the podcast production team.
Build and maintain a structured guest pipeline and CRM.
Serve as the primary relationship owner for podcast guests before, during, and after episodes.
Ensure a diverse, global, and cross-generational representation of the Indian diaspora.
2. Guest-to-Community Conversion
Design and execute strategies to convert podcast guests into:
Community members
Mentors, speakers, advisors, or collaborators
Contributors to events, panels, and initiatives
Develop post-episode engagement journeys (welcome flows, invitations, curated introductions).
Create lightweight “guest alumni” and “friends of Indianness” engagement models.
3. Community Building & Engagement
Help build and nurture an engaged global community around Indianness’s mission.
Develop community programs such as:
Virtual roundtables and salons
Mentorship circles
Fireside chats and small group discussions
Support the growth of a values-based, high-trust community that blends storytelling, mentorship, and collaboration.
Work closely with the Indianness leadership to shape early community norms, rituals, and engagement models.
4. Partnerships & Ecosystem Development
Identify and cultivate partnerships with organizations, networks, universities, and diaspora groups aligned with Indianness.
Collaborate on co-hosted events, cross-promotion, and community initiatives.
Act as a relationship steward for key ecosystem partners.
5. Operations, Tracking & Reporting
Track key metrics: guest outreach, conversion rates, community engagement, and participation.
Maintain organized systems for contacts, communications, and follow-ups.
Provide regular updates and insights to leadership on what’s working and where to iterate.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
5+ year’s experience in community building, partnerships, media, nonprofits, or ecosystem roles.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
Experience recruiting speakers, guests, or partners for podcasts, events, or platforms.
Deep interest in (or lived experience within) the global Indian diaspora.
Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working in an early-stage, evolving environment.
Preferred
Experience with podcasts, content platforms, or media-led communities.
Familiarity with CRM tools, community platforms, or newsletters.
Experience working with nonprofit organizations or mission-driven initiatives.
Comfort engaging senior leaders, founders, academics, and public figures.
What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)
A consistent, high-quality pipeline of podcast guests.
Clear systems for guest follow-up and long-term engagement.
Tangible conversion of guests and listeners into community members, mentors, and collaborators.
Early community programs with meaningful participation and repeat engagement.
Strong relationships across the global Indian diaspora ecosystem.
Role Details
Type: Full-time
Location: Remote (with global time-zone flexibility)
Reports to: Podcast Producer
Why This Role Matters
This is a foundational role. The Community & Guest Partnerships Manager will directly shape how Indianness evolves from a successful podcast into a lasting global diaspora institution.
Details
| Company | Knowledge Networks |
| Location | Delhi, India |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |
| Experience | permanent |