Secretary

About Us

The New Indian Express Group is one of India's oldest and largest media houses, founded by the Late Shri Ramnath Goenka. The New Indian Express Group publishes Newspapers and Periodicals in the States of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Orissa and the Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Yanam and Lakshadweep. It publishes its newspapers and periodicals from 33 Centres. It also has Marketing Offices in Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi.

The Company's publications include English Dailies viz. The New Indian Express and The Morning Standard and Sunday editions The Sunday Express and The Sunday Standard and weekly edition Indulge. The Morning Standard and The Sunday Standard are published in New Delhi. The company also brings out Tamil daily Dinamani and Samakalika Malayalam Varika, a weekly magazine in Malayalam.

The group sites are www.newindianexpress.com, www.dinamani.com, www.edexlive.com, www.samakalikamalayalam.com, www.malayalamvaarika.com, www.kannadaprabha.com, www.indulgexpress.com .

The company is professionally managed, with well-qualified and experienced people in charge of different departments. The Company's publications are popular and command a large readership.

Job Summary

Job Title : Secretary

Location : Chennai

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Description : Position Summary :

The Secretary will provide administrative and secretarial support to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and a keen attention to detail. This role requires professionalism, discretion, and a proactive approach to assist in the efficient management of the activities.

Key Responsibilities :

Administrative Support :

# Manage and organize the schedule, including arranging meetings, appointments, and travel plans.

# Prepare and handle correspondence, reports, and documents, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

# Maintain and update files, databases, and records, ensuring easy retrieval and confidentiality.

Communication :

# Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external communications, including answering calls, emails, and inquiries.

# Coordinate with other departments and external partners, maintaining professional and effective communication.

# Assist in planning and organizing events, conferences, and meetings, including logistics, invitations, and materials.

# Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items.

Confidentiality and Discretion :

# Handle sensitive information with utmost confidentiality and discretion, maintaining the trust.

Qualifications and Skills :

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred.

2-4 years of experience in an administrative or secretarial role, preferably with previous experience reporting to Senior Executives / MD / CEO.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other office management software.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional demeanour both in Tamil and English.

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and build positive relationships.

Proactive and resourceful, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.