About company:

Dainik Bhaskar is one of the world's leading media powerhouses and India's largest news media group, shaping the way millions consume news and information daily. As the world's 3rd largest print media company, we publish newspapers across 12 Indian states in three languages - Hindi, Gujarati, and Marathi - reaching over 66 million readers.

Beyond print, we have built a robust digital and broadcast presence, making us a dominant force in the media landscape. Our news app is the largest in India across languages, ensuring cutting-edge news delivery to a vast audience. Additionally, our radio network, My FM 94.3, operates 30 stations across 7 states, further amplifying our reach and engagement.

The group has more than 9,000 employees across offices in 14 states with a direct editorial bandwidth of more than 2700 journalists - 30% of its total workforce.

Role Summary:

Own the P&L, strategy and growth of DB Canvas - DB Corp's brand solutions studio built on the reach of Dainik Bhaskar, India's most-read Hindi daily. This is a build-and-scale leadership role: you will set an aggressive revenue agenda, build a lean team of closers and idea-makers, and turn Hindi heartland reach into high-value custom brand solutions for national and regional advertisers.

Key Responsibilities:

- Own the revenue target and P&L for DB Canvas, Mumbai - set the growth agenda and hold the team to it.

- Build, lead and coach a 5-member team across Business Development and Ideation & Strategy.

- Drive the design of innovative, IP-led brand solutions - custom content, branded activations, on-ground events, print-digital hybrid campaigns - that leverage Dainik Bhaskar's penetration into Hindi-speaking tier 2/3/4 markets.

- Own and grow relationships with CMOs, brand heads and media agency leadership; personally pitch and close large-ticket deals.

- Instill an aggressive, pipeline-driven, revenue-first culture - weekly forecasting, deal reviews, and accountability for numbers.

- Partner with DB Corp's central marketing, editorial and sales leadership to keep solutions sharp, brand-safe and scalable.

- Represent DB Canvas at industry forums, agency roundtables and client events as the face of the business.

What We're Looking For:

- 15+ years in brand solutions, media sales, content marketing or brand consulting/agency leadership; exposure to Hindi-heartland, vernacular or regional media businesses strongly preferred.

- A demonstrated track record of scaling a solutions or content business and owning a revenue number, not just a creative output.

- Strong, current relationships at CXO/CMO level with brands and media agencies.

- An entrepreneurial, hands-on, aggressive operating style - comfortable building a team and a business from a lean base.

- Genuine understanding of Hindi-speaking consumer markets and how national brands need to localize to win there.