Senior Associate, Core Communications

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Our 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.

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Our culture:

We are 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.

About the Role:

As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in shaping communications for an upcoming pan-India transport initiative. The role involves creating compelling communication materials—ranging from social media content, videos, and infographics to event collaterals, brochures, and more.

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong communication and storytelling skills
• Proven experience in developing engaging content
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with partners across cities and diverse backgrounds
• Basic design and video editing capabilities
• Proficiency in additional Indian languages (a plus)
• Candidates with prior work experience in mainstream print media, especially on urban mobility, will be preferred
• The role would require the candidate to also travel to different cities in India for organizing convenings.

How your day will unfold:

Digital Media Content Creation (50%)

• 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, and 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).
• 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 and Support (20%)

• Convert research insights into simple-to-understand language and visualizing 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.

Qualifications & Requirements we seek:

• Minimum 5 years of full-time experience working as a communication coordinator.
• Experience in 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.

Salary and Benefits: 14,00,000-18,00,000Lpa

Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Duration: 1 year (extendable based on performance and project requirements)

Start Date: At the earliest

Location: Bengaluru only

List of Documents to be attached:

• Resume
• Open link with 2 published writing samples (blogs, articles etc)

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India

WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.

Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Click Here

People-centric to the core:

We keep our people at the center of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and grow.

Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:

Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs.

Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member.

Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance.

Health G Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle.

Flexible work schedule: Alternative work arrangements for all eligible by nature of their job.

Learning culture: Workshops and training to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities.

Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.

Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.

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Equal employment @WRI India: We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference, parental status, or disability.