ICRIER (Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations) is looking to hire a full-time Policy Communications Officer to be part of a team that is responsible for formulating and implementing ICRIER’s media and communication strategy. We are looking for an experienced professional who will play a crucial role in scaling up ICRIER’s outreach across different platforms, including digital platforms.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Communications/Mass media/ Social media management/ Economics/ Public policy/ Political Science
Experience
- At least three years of experience in Communications, Public Relations, Business Communications, Policy Communications or Journalism and with a well-known organization is a requirement
- Knowledge of latest social media tools and technologies
- Writing and verbal skills (calibrate communications to resonate with target audience)
- Photography, videography,editing skills
- Knowledge of working with think tanks and similar organizations
- Advanced knowledge of economic and tech policy issues
Job Description
- Facilitate ICRIER’s research dissemination and outreach program to enhance its image as a credible, balanced and innovative policy think tank;
- Work closely with the research teams to distil complex concepts into coherent and easy-to-understand communications material, including regular outreach to press. Draft press releases, blogs, FAQs, tweets, video scripts, and key messages. Brief spokespeople and staff interviews. Identify and proactively present stories to highlight ICRIER/IPCIDE’s work.
- Assist in the preparation of ICRIER’s monthly newsletter, annual report, working paper summaries, and maintain the event calendar;
- Boost the outreach of our events by preparing flyers for the event, media statements, press releases and answering media inquiries, etc.;
- Position ICRIER Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy (IPCIDE) as a premier knowledge hub for digital economy issues by effectively disseminating their activities and publications;
- Handle and boost digital outreach of ICRIER, as well as for IPCIDE, in channels such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc., including maintain the website and creating and uploading contents such as infographics, short videos, etc.; and
- Develop and maintain close, productive relationships with key journalists and influencers in tech, policy, and business press
Application Procedure
A cover letter expression interest in working on this Post and summarizing relevant experience (500 words)
Curriculum Vitae
Work Sample (event flyer, details of existing social media handles managed, or any other relevant sample)
