Senior Associate- Communications

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 Our values are shared ideals that bind us together Integrity Innovation Urgency Independence and Respect 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 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 Click here to know more about our benefits 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