Communications Officer

The Foundation

We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a workplace, we’re committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally.

The Team

Communications staff contribute to advocacy efforts, raise awareness of the issues the foundation addresses, build and grow the foundation’s brand, engage with media, work to protect and advance the foundation’s reputation, and oversee all internal and external communications functions.

Your Role

The Communications Officer (CO) - Program Campaigns & Content will be responsible for strengthening the foundation’s brand and reputation in India, in alignment with our global image. The role is central to advancing high levels of familiarity and trust in the foundation, thereby supporting our in-country programmatic and advocacy priorities.

The postholder will be based at the foundation’s India Country Office (ICO) in New Delhi, and report to the Senior Manager, Brand, Content & Gender Equality, Global Growth Opportunities - Comms, ICO.

What You’ll Do

1. Strategy Development & Integration- Design and implement innovative communications strategies that strengthen the foundation’s brand and advance program goals across Agricultural Development, Women Economic Empowerment, Inclusive Financial Solutions, Digital Public Infrastructure, Water & Sanitation and Global Education in India.- Ensure research and audience insights inform strategy, messaging, storytelling, and content planning.- Collaborate closely with India and Seattle-based Communications, Global Policy and Advocacy, and Program teams, to align communications with program goals and brand priorities.- Develop a consistent voice and narrative architecture for the portfolio that ties program outcomes to the foundation’s larger mission and brand.

2. Content Creation & Creative Development- Lead end-to-end creative development with creative and communications agencies: ideation, conception, scripting, production, and execution across formats (video, social, digital, print, events).- Develop compelling brand-forward stories, briefs, and creative assets that resonate with diverse Indian audiences.- Curate and adapt content from partners, grantees, and external experts, ensuring alignment with brand voice and program goals.- Collaborate with creative agencies, designers, production houses, and writers to produce innovative content for both digital and offline platforms.- Oversee production quality and timelines, ensuring content is impactful, accurate, and engaging.

3. Digital & Social Media Management- Build and manage digital-first content strategies for web, social media, and emerging platforms to expand reach and engagement.- Coordinate with the digital team to maintain a dynamic content calendar and ensure timely publishing across owned channels.- Optimize storytelling for platform-specific formats (e.g., Instagram reels, YouTube shorts, LinkedIn thought leadership, X threads).- Leverage analytics and performance data to refine digital strategy, maximize audience engagement, and track brand impact.- Explore innovative formats (interactive content, live sessions, podcasts) to enhance visibility and deepen audience connection.

4. Media & External Engagement- Place on-message stories with mainstream and digital media outlets to shape perceptions and advance program goals.- Partner with grantees, and other partners to amplify aligned narratives and stories of success.- Support stakeholders, including government, philanthropies, partners, and grantees in developing communication strategies, capacities, and digital storytelling capabilities.

5. Campaign & Agency Management- Lead and manage communication and creative agencies, ensuring delivery of brand-aligned campaigns and high-quality content.- Provide creative direction and feedback on campaign design, production, and rollout.- Drive integrated campaigns that combine media, digital, and local engagement channels for maximum impact.

6. Risk & Reputation Management- Anticipate, monitor, and mitigate communications risks related to programs, stakeholders, and brand perception.- Ensure brand consistency and integrity across all content, channels, and partnerships.

7. Measurement & Continuous Learning- Coordinate with the Measurement& Insights team to track performance and impact of communications strategies.- Use data and a