Strategy Intern

Strategy Intern

Role : Intern - strategy
Location: Bangalore (Onsite) 
Duration: 6 Months Internship (PPO / Full-time opportunity based on performance)

About Lokal :

In 2018, we began with a WhatsApp group with a simple hypothesis: people in tier-2/3 towns weren’t really using the internet meaningfully yet. We believed that if we started with local content in their own language, they’d come back every day; once there was a habit and trust, that same space could naturally grow into classifieds and, eventually, something they used for almost everything online. This spark became Lokal. Our first instinct was to put everything in one place & one app - local updates, classifieds, jobs, matrimony and more. It worked, till it stopped working. Users gave us the insight - when one use case outweighs the others, everything else seems like noise. We listened. Like how Craigslist quietly seeded a generation of focused companies & marketplaces, we began unbundling and verticalising.

Today, Lokal is a house of focused apps, many products, one mission:
to connect Tier-2/3+ India to the Knowledge, opportunities, tools and experts they’ve always deserved.

We now operate dozens of live apps across categories like:

• Edutainment & Skill Learning – practical skills and learning in regional languages (GyanTV)
• Matrimonial Matchmaking – hyperlocal, compatibility-first partner search (Lokal Matrimony)
• Agri Consulting – farmer-first advisory in local languages (AgriLokal)
• Local Jobs – blue- and grey-collar opportunities close to home (Lokal Jobs, Sahi Jobs)
• Social & Community – Place to find & post social updates (Lokal app)
• Emotional Well-being & Peer Support – safe spaces to talk and feel heard (Dostt & Eaze)
• Astrology & Guidance – instant access to trusted Astrologers via chat and voice (AstroLokal)
• Advisory Services – early bets in legal help, financial guidance, career counselling, and more
  

Under the hood, Lokal is a discovery and access platform: local-language internet + deep Bharat insight+ AI. When someone opens a product we’ve built, they don’t wade through clutter; they get a straight line to what they came for.

This is the story new teammates walk into:
a company that started as a whatsapp group, became a family of focused apps, and kept one belief at the centre — access changes lives.

We ship fast. We learn fast. We build for Bharat.                                                                                                                 

We are backed by leading global and domestic investors including Y Combinator, Sony, Global Brain, India Quotient, and 3one4 Capital

Requirements

About the Role : 

We’re looking for a sharp, curious Intern Strategy to help us improve course quality and learner retention at GyanTV.
This role sits at the intersection of content, learner behavior, and product strategy.

Your core mission:
Understand why learners drop off or cancel subscriptions — and help design courses that make them stay.

You’ll work closely with content, product, and leadership teams to build learning experiences that truly resonate with vernacular Indian audiences.

Key Objective : 

Reduce subscription cancellations by improving curriculum structure, relevance, and learning experience

What You’ll Do

• Analyze learner feedback, drop-off metrics, and cancellation reasons to identify content, curriculum, and engagement gaps
• Design and refine course structures aligned to the learning pace and preferences of vernacular users
• Work closely with subject-matter experts to create engaging, bite-sized, outcome-driven learning modules
• Experiment with different course formats, durations, and teaching styles (A/B testing) to improve learner retention and outcomes

Key Focus Areas (Top Priorities)

• Drive business operations and business strategy initiatives to improve program scalability and learner outcomes
• Build financial projections, business forecasts, and strategic growth plans for learning initiatives and new programs
• Scale weekend workshops and offline learning initiatives, including attending and managing sessions in person when required

What We’re Looking For

• MBA graduates or candidates currently pursuing/completing an MBA in Business, Strategy, Operations, Education, or related fields
• Candidates with a B.Tech + MBA background will be strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to convert insights into actionable business plans
• Strong inclination towards business operations, strategy, and scaling consumer-focused initiatives
• Deep curiosity about how people learn, especially in non-English / vernacular contexts
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments with multiple stakeholders
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills

Bonus Points

• Exposure to EdTech, instructional design, user research, consulting, or content creation
• Experience in financial modeling, business projections, or growth strategy projects
• Prior experience in startup environments, operations, or strategy roles

Why Join GyanTV

• Direct impact on millions of vernacular learners across India
• Opportunity to work closely with founders and senior leadership
• High ownership, fast-paced learning, and real responsibility from day one — not a shadow role
• Exposure to business strategy, operations, and scaling consumer-focused learning initiatives
• Opportunity for full-time conversion for exceptional performers

Experience Level

Entry Level