Manager - Communications - NGO

Arthan's partner organisation is a Delhi-based think tank that advocates social change through public policy. After pioneering educational and outreach programs on a liberal approach to public policy for a diverse set of audience, in its 21st year of translating policy into practice, they propose to launch a full-time, 12-18 months academic program in public policy in August 2019 as an independent School of Public Policy. The students who successfully complete this program shall be placed at think tanks, government departments, private corporations and research organizations.

Specific responsibilities:

1. Communications:

a. Anchor the process of content creation, design and production of all collaterals, both- online and offline (brochures, flyers, emailers, advertisements and others), and be- the point person to support other team members in producing content for internal or- external communication

b. Monitor and ensure the consistency and quality of communication and content that- appears in any media, collateral or channel of external or internal communication

c. Work with professional bloggers and writers to create good quality content in the- form of blogs, articles and other such media

d. Develop and steer the digital communications strategy for the school utilizing new- media and digital platforms for effective communications and outreach

e. Set up and manage internal communication platforms/channels/collateral that will- ensure that all internal stakeholders (faculty, students, alumni, donors, founders,- partner institutions) are aware of latest developments in the school planning and- operations

2. Public Relations:

a. Engage with the partner PR Management firm to:

i. Drive and ensure that strategic objectives and plans pertaining to PR are- executed and achieved in a timely and effective manner

ii. Track the performance of the PR firm by leading review meetings

iii. Provide the required support in the form of drafting press releases,- coordinating meetings between the School representatives and those from the- media

b. Lead the planning and execution of media/press events across different cities- involving founders,- faculty and representatives from the partner institutions

c. Build institutional level relationships with journalists, influencers and opinion- makers by facilitating regular meetings between them and the key stakeholders of the- School

3. Others:

a. Work with external vendors and partners for development and production of- marketing collaterals like brochures, ads, prospectus, presentations, website, online- ads and so on, as required

b. Stay abreast of the new developments and techniques to enhance the effectiveness of- communication and content produced for and by the School