Position: Communications Associate

Organization: IT For Change

Location: Bengaluru

Apply: https://itforchange.net/node/55#Program%20Manager

Primary responsibilities:
- Developing and executing creative and high-impact visibility, dissemination, and communication strategies for the organization’s active projects, networking, and advocacy efforts.
- Guiding the organization’s regular public-facing dissemination, including newsletters and social media strategy, for maximizing impact.
- Reviewing, editing, and harmonizing all public-facing content of the organization, including website/s, funder correspondence, concept notes, and reports.
- Supporting the editorial, production, dissemination, and audience aspects of Bot Populi, an online magazine, started by 7 international organizations including IT for Change.
- Supporting the development and design of research and advocacy materials in-house, using graphic design software.
- Monitoring and evaluating communication strategies, tracking and growing the dissemination footprint of all parts of the organization.
- Creating protocols and systems, including databases, for expanding the contacts and communities associated with the organization’s mandate.
- Identifying and engaging relevant professionals such as graphic designers for short-term assignments.
- Linking up with universities and appropriate platforms for attracting high-quality interns.

Interested candidates must have:
- A passion for communications, knowledge processes, and advocacy on digital rights and global politics of development.
- A Master’s degree in communications, media studies, English, or the social sciences.
- 3-5 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
- Experience with digital marketing and audience engagement strategies.
- Very high proficiency in academic and non-academic writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated experience in using Canva (or other design software), MailChimp, WordPress, and other key communications tools.

Desirable:
- Videography and video/podcast editing skills.
- Experience in data journalism/visualization.
- Oral/written fluency in Kannada/Hindi.