SLAM OUT LOUD is hiring Manager, Communications, and Outreach individual to join its team. If you’re a world-class storyteller, can think in powerful words and amplify them to a larger audience. If you love building thoughtful campaigns, can write and edit great content, and churn out designs quickly while keeping an eye on details, we are looking for you to join our team as a Manager, Communications and Outreach.
About SLAM OUT LOUD
SLAM OUT LOUD is founded by Harvard & Naitonal University of Singapore Alumni. It aims to transforms Arts Education and Socio-Emotional Learning for children in underserved communities. Using poetry, storytelling, visual arts, and theatre, we
build Creative Confidence in children while exploring social justice issues like
climate and gender.
Our Jijivisha Fellowship operates in Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, and Bangalore, placing artists in classrooms, with 75% of children showing annual competency growth in SEL skills. SOL’s at-scale programme, Arts for All with the state governments of Punjab and Maharashtra creates a contextual arts-based SEL curriculum for the weekly arts period and trains teachers on implementation. Since 2017, SOL has impacted 70,000 children in-person and reached ~10.5 million digitally.
Role Commitment
- The position is a full-time role requiring a commitment of at least 2 years based in any major city (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad) in India, which will be your reporting location.
- The role will require a willingness to travel to different geographies as per need.
- The role comes with three months probation. Post successful completion of the period and performance review, you will join the team as a full-time member.
- The Communications and Outreach Manager will work closely with the CEO to build the team further, strengthen SOL’s communications, and amplify our work nationally and internationally.
- This role will grow into Sr Manager, Communications, and Outreach role in 1.5-3 years, with the scope of defining SOL’s communication strategy with the CEO
What you will need
Mindsets, skills and knowledge:
- World-class writing, editing, presentation, and communication skills
- Ability to conceptualize, develop and implement compelling communication and outreach campaigns consistent with our voice and style
- Excellent design skills and the ability to give specific feedback on visuals
- Creative with an eye for detail and aesthetic sensibility that aligns with Slam Out Loud’s brand language
- Technical knowledge of using at least one software like Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Blender Illustrator or After Effects
- Exemplify Slam Out Loud’s core values: Awareness, Balance, Growth, Love, and Sense of Possibility
Education and Experience:
Reaching our vision demands that we have the brightest group of leaders working to lead the movement of arts in education. An ideal candidate should have:
- Prior experience of at least 2-5 years in either marketing communications at a startup or non-profit would be preferred
- Previous experience in content creation across multiple social media platforms like FB, Instagram, and LinkedIn is a must
- Proficiency working with G suite, FB Business Manager, Canva, MailChimp, and a photo and video editing tool of your choice is necessary
Role Expectations
Amplifying Stories of SOL to Various Stakeholders:
- Create campaigns for young people and donors to spread and deepen the SOL brand
- Manage a weekly and monthly content calendar, leading posting of content relevant to us on various social media channels
- Create and manage a robust, engaging, and relevant newsletter for our audience – including blog posts, resources, opportunities and stories
- Curate articles, academic essays, and other long-form content specifically for funders and donors that transforms SOL’s work into consolidated stories
Designing, Executing and Analyzing All Internal and External Communications:
- Manage SOL’s social media handles – identify target audiences, create campaigns, spread stories, and constantly evolve the strategy
- Churn basic images into visually appealing graphic designs to support different projects and teams
- Create informative and interesting press releases, press kits, newsletters, and other collateral for communications partnerships
- Work with different internal teams to develop and implement engagement strategies to retain existing donors and expand outreach to prospective donors
What you will get
- An opportunity to join our rapidly scaling team with programs reaching potential 20 million children by 2026
- Space to bring your ideas into action immediately in a culture that values purpose over the process
- Opportunity to be at the forefront of the arts in the education movement
- Engagement with a committed community of learners ( the children, artists, and team), where we’re bold, professional yet playful, and audacious enough to stretch ourselves every now and then
- A work environment that invests in your personal and professional growth
Salary
The salary of Manager, Communications, and Outreach individual at Slam Out Loud would range between 6 to 12Lakh Per Annum, commensurate with skill and experience.
