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Overview
Work History
Education
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SIDDHANT GHATGE

SIDDHANT GHATGE

Summary

Creative and energetic Senior Communications & Branding Manager with 12+ years of experience in culture building, employee experience, employer branding, large-scale events, social media management, and engagement campaigns. Skilled at designing memorable experiences—both in-person and virtual—that foster connection, motivation, and pride in the workplace. Adept at hosting events, leading high-impact campaigns, and managing platforms that strengthen organisational culture.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Communications Manager

Reliance Retail
09.2024 - Current


  • Led organisation-wide communication and engagement campaigns, including:
  • RF Swachhata He Seva – Engaged 25,000 employees and families across India.
  • Great Places to Work – Multi-format campaign driving policy and benefit recall, contributing to a significant GPTW ranking boost in 2025.
  • Retail Sitara – Season 10 – Indian Idol–style talent competition for 200,000 employees.
  • Cultural celebrations: Navratri, Christmas, Holi.
  • Reliance Family Day – Represented Reliance Retail for an event hosting 100,000+ employees and families at Reliance Corporate Park.
  • Brand Blitz 2 & 3 – Hybrid quiz competition; managed on JioTalks and JioEvents platforms.
  • HR Excellence Awards – Hosted and managed this marquee recognition event.
  • World Brain Day – Hosted a special show with mentalist Deepak Rao, managing end-to-end execution.
  • Pulse surveys (R-Voice) and other culture-driven social media and intranet campaigns, including World Environment Day, International Day of Families, and Republic Day.
  • Enhanced brand visibility by developing and executing strategic communications plans.

Senior Communications Manager

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
06.2018 - 08.2024


  • Was part of the central Employee Communications, Engagement & Branding team managing communications across Hydrocarbons, Jio, Retail, and Media.
  • Conceptualised and executed campaigns that built organisational pride, from leadership connects to cultural events.
  • Managed creation and vetting of social media content for internal employer branding and worked with the listening team to amplify RIL’s brand externally.
  • Delivered high-profile events via JioMeet, MS Teams, and JioEvents, including Olympian talks, leadership town halls, and wellness webinars.
  • Core team member for R-World (Reliance’s first intranet); contributed naming and analytics tracking for 200,000+ users.

Content Writer

Enago (Crimson Interactive)
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • - Managed content requirements for the marketing team, including website copy, ad campaigns, brochures, press releases, and social media strategy.

Digital Strategist

Socialike Media
12.2015 - 12.2016
  • - Created and executed digital campaigns for political and small business clients, developing content calendars, brand tone, and engagement strategies.

Correspondent & Copy Editor

Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (Times Group)
08.2014 - 11.2015
  • - Covered lifestyle, trends, civic issues, and cultural events.
  • - Interviewed public figures including Sachin Tendulkar, Sonakshi Sinha, and Ayushmann Khurrana.

Intern

Sakaal Media Group
05.2013 - 07.2013
  • - Worked across editorial, digital, and reporting teams; produced feature stories and managed web content.

Education

Master of Journalism & Mass Communication -

MIT School of Business
01.2014

Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined

Sinhgad Institute of Management
01.2012

Skills

  • Internal communications & Stakeholder Management
  • Employee engagement & Employer Branding
  • Social Media & Content Development

Accomplishments

  • - Hosted and co-hosted high-energy events attended by apex leaders, including Sh Akash Ambani and Dr Tarang Gianchandani.
  • - Orchestrated Reliance’s largest virtual and hybrid events during the pandemic, onboarding high-profile guests such as BK Shivani, Dr Naresh Trehan, and Latha Venkatesh.
  • - Skilled at creating inclusive, participative formats for cultural events, talent shows, family days, and festival celebrations.
  • - Proficient in Google Analytics, HTML, and virtual event platforms (JioMeet, JioEvents, MS Teams).
  • - Consistently recognised for building employee connection, driving engagement, and enhancing workplace culture through innovative events and campaigns.

Links to Work

  • World Brain Day event hosted and conceptualized by me: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMcW8nNoX0/?igshid=MTA2djl2ZjE1eGhtaQ==
  • World Environment Day voice over and conceptualisation: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKrKtsHvoSS/?igshid=MWYwbXlJMjU2d3V2
  • Https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKgiCvwMc4H/?igshid=ajNwNWQxMmlmMGdx
  • International Day of Families voice over and conceptualisation : https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJqlaezSddr/?igsh=a21vcnZpaWh5YXR2
  • International Women's Day voice over and conceptualisation : https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG7BYsgNoTp/?igsh=MWgzdWQ3bDJ2eTFrcg==
  • Republic Day hosted and conceptualised by me: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFU1vXoMkyl/?igsh=NGw5MTJl5dXQwZmZp
  • Retail Sitara: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEKRKjjMnAx/?igsh=ODlkcHNmbWMxZWpo
  • Pune Mirror (Times of India Group)
  • Https://punemirror.com/news/all-for-a-high/
  • Https://punemirror.com/news/a-life-of-music-and-laughter/
  • Https://punemirror.com/news/the-big-switch/

Timeline

Senior Communications Manager

Reliance Retail
09.2024 - Current

Senior Communications Manager

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
06.2018 - 08.2024

Content Writer

Enago (Crimson Interactive)
01.2017 - 02.2018

Digital Strategist

Socialike Media
12.2015 - 12.2016

Correspondent & Copy Editor

Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (Times Group)
08.2014 - 11.2015

Intern

Sakaal Media Group
05.2013 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined

Sinhgad Institute of Management

Master of Journalism & Mass Communication -

MIT School of Business

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