Director of Public Policy

2 weeks ago

Mumbai, India Sony Pictures Networks India Full time

Position: Senior Lead - Public Policy and Corporate Relations



Reporting into: General Counsel



Business/Function: Legal and S&P



Location: Mumbai



Purpose/Overview of the role: Reporting to the General Counsel, the incumbent will be responsible for:



  • Representing the company in various industry forums of M&E;
  • Advocating the interests of the company in industry and other public forums, Government bodies and institutions on legal, quasi-legal and regulatory matters that may have an impact on company;
  • Work with the Government bodies and regulators for obtaining various kinds of permissions required in M&E industry;
  • Prepare and make filings (online and offline) with regards to point C above; and
  • Work with the legal, compliance and standards & practices teams under the General Counsel to analyze the impact of various proposed regulations and laws on SPNI and how to present SPNI’s stance and views in front of the Ministries, Regulators and Government Instrumentalities in the best possible manner.


Key Result Areas:



  • Public policy advocacy
  • The incumbent should have a deep understanding of the Indian political landscape and sufficient experience in the M&E industry regulatory aspects;
  • Be able to navigate complex regulatory environments and drive successful outcomes;
  • Forge good relationships with industry peers;
  • Drive successful public affairs campaigns and effectively advocate for policies that are aligned with Company goals and values; and
  • Open to lead and manage the procedural aspects of filing and obtaining permissions from various Ministries and Regulators.


Research and Analysis:



  • Conducting thorough research on issues in the Media industry and understanding the landscape
  • Analysing the potential impact of proposed legislation and providing strategic recommendations.
  • Tracking regulatory changes and parliamentary developments that could affect the Media Industry


Stakeholder Engagement:



  • Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including legislators, government officials, advocacy groups, and industry representatives.
  • Representing the organisation’s and the Media Industry’s interests in meetings, hearings, and other regulatory proceedings.
  • Identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships and alliances to advance the organisation’s priorities.


Strategic Planning and Advocacy:



  • Crafting persuasive messaging and advocacy materials to communicate the organisation’s positions effectively.


Campaigns and Public Affairs:



  • Developing and executing issue advocacy campaigns to raise awareness and build support for the organisation’s priorities.
  • Organizing events, forums, and other public outreach activities to educate stakeholders and mobilize support, as may be appropriate.


Educational & Work Experiences / Key Requirements:



  • A master's degree in public policy or a related field / MBA in Public Policy Management/ Masters in Regulatory Governance
  • Working knowledge of the legal aspects and public policy advocacy
  • Excellent understanding of the Media industry and market conditions.
  • At least 8-10 years’ experience, post educational qualification
  • Should have worked in a mid to large-sized Corporate (Ideally Media/Telecom)


Why join us?



Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited is home to some of India’s leading entertainment channels such as SET, SAB, MAX, PAL, PIX, Sony BBC Earth, Yay, Sony Marathi, Sony SIX, Sony TEN, Sony TEN1, SONY Ten2, SONY TEN3, SONY TEN4, to name a few Our foray into the OTT space with one of the most promising streaming platforms, Sony LIV brings us one step closer to being a progressive digitally-led content powerhouse. Our independent production venture- Studio Next has already made its mark with original content and IPs for TV and Digital Media. But our quest to Go Beyond doesn’t end there. Neither does our search to find people who can take us there. We focus on creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where we celebrate diversity with our Bring Your Self Philosophy and are recognized as a Great Place to Work.



- Great Place to Work - Ranked as one of the Great Places to Work for 5 years



- Included in the Hall of Fame as a part of the Working Mother & Avtar Best Companies for Women in India study



- Ranked amongst 100 Best Companies for Women In India - ET Human Capital Awards 2021- Winner across multiple categories



- Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Award - Outstanding Learning Practices.



The biggest award of course is the thrill our employees feel when they can Tell Stories Beyond the Ordinary

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