Senior Program Communications Associate - Content Creator About us WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.
Our culture:
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status Job Highlight: You will work closely with WRI India’s Integrated Transport team. This role entails developing communication material to convey the impact of the work across all transport-related projects. You should have experience in creating engaging social media content and must have design and video editing skills along with excellent skills in English writing, editing, and proofing. Knowledge of additional languages will be a plus.
What you will do: Digital Media Content Creation (40%)
• Develop communication material suited for different formats (like short video snippets, graphics, reels) for different channels – WhatsApp, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
• Leverage existing products (like research reports, decks, blogs) and identify key messages to develop tailored social media messaging.
• Maintain a structured blog and social media outreach calendar.
• Identify opportunities to develop new content (like writing a blog to highlight a milestone or creating an attractive post based on a new publication release).
• Find opportunities (at events, for example) for recording podcasts, webinars, reels, and ensure wide dissemination and engagement.
• Create and implement a digital communication plan for pre- and post-event outreach. Other Content Creation (30%)
• Develop content for press releases, blogs, brochures, and facilitate the writing of op-eds for external publications.
• Ensure all content is accurate and grammatically correct while maintaining WRI India branding and style guidelines.
• Work with leadership to create short thought pieces and articles. Research and Event Outreach Support (30%)
• Convert research insights into simple-to-understand language and engaging infographics that are palatable to a larger digital audience.
• Prepare attractive and informative presentation decks as needed.
• Support teams in developing reading materials (concept notes, agendas, etc.) for convenings/events.
• Facilitate internal coordination and lend support during on-ground events. What you will need: • Minimum 5 years of full-time experience working as a communication coordinator.
• Experience dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders and vendors.
• Knowledge of the public transport landscape in India will be preferred.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships internally and externally.
• Capability to communicate complex ideas in everyday language.
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines, manage multiple project deadlines.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, technical curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Understanding of how events are organized and basic troubleshooting.
• Basic familiarity with design software (Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, or other AV/ animation software) is an added benefit.Potential Salary and Benefits: 14,00,000 to 18,00,000 INR CTC Per AnnumSalary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.Duration: 1 years as term hire (extendable based on performance and project requirements) Location: New Delhi, India Start date: As soon as possible
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