Events Lead
The Events Lead at The Ken will own the live events series, Beyond the First Order. You will be responsible for shaping themes, securing high-profile guests, and managing all logistics for panel discussions. The role requires a blend of editorial sharpness to curate content and operational rigor to ensure seamless execution. You will work across a multidisciplinary team to make these events a premier destination for business and tech discourse in India.
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Experience
2-3 years
Function
Media and Communication
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
The Events Lead at The Ken will own the live events series, Beyond the First Order. You will be responsible for shaping themes, securing high-profile guests, and managing all logistics for panel discussions. The role requires a blend of editorial sharpness to curate content and operational rigor to ensure seamless execution. You will work across a multidisciplinary team to make these events a premier destination for business and tech discourse in India.
TAL's take
Unique role at a highly respected independent media house with strong access to industry leaders.
The JD provides a very clear scope, mission, and expectation for the events program ownership.
Salaries at The Ken
11.5 LPA average
Based on 2 Grapevine salary entries for The Ken.
Media & Communication
0 - 2 years
8 LPA average
Range: 8 - 8 LPA
Other roles
4 - 6 years
15 LPA average
Range: 15 - 15 LPA
Must haves
- 2-3 years of professional experience
- Strong editorial perspective
- Operational expertise in event planning
- Ability to curate guests and topics
- Experience running live conversations or events
About the company
Respected digital journalism outlet with high-quality editorial brand.
Posts mentioning The Ken
'Ketamine Queen' and cover-ups: Five things discovered in the Matthew Perry probe
- Investigators revealed that Matthew Perry had high levels of ketamine in his blood, which should not have been present since his last therapy session over a week prior. - A year-long investigation led to the arrest of five individuals, including medical doctors and Perry's assistant, linked to an underground ketamine dealing network. - Perry's assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute ketamine causing death, while other suspects face various charges related to drug distribution and falsifying records. - Authorities discovered that Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' allegedly supplied the ketamine that led to Perry's death and was involved in another overdose death in 2019. - Perry's legacy continues through the Matthew Perry Foundation, which aims to help others struggling with addiction, fulfilling his wish to be remembered for his efforts to assist others. Source: [BBC](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89wgv98925o)
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