Lead – Communications in Bengaluru | ShikshaLokam | ₹6-9 LPA

ShikshaLokam

ShikshaLokam is an NGO started under Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives. It works with school leaders, government officials and civil society groups to build programmes that help schools keep learning and improving. It brings together government, civil society, businesses and universities so that school leaders themselves can drive change in public schools. As a co-builder of Shikshagraha, a people-led movement for fair education for all, it has helped spark over 2 million small improvements across 27 states and union territories since 2017. This role sits within ShikshaLokam's Strategic Communications team, which tells the story of education leadership, working together and small improvements in schools.

Role

As Lead – Communications, you will create the stories and messages that show why school leaders, working together and making small improvements, are key to lasting change in education. You will write for print and digital channels, find awards and speaking slots for the organisation and its leaders, and look after those relationships. The team uses AI every day for research, writing and design, and you will too.

Responsibilities

• Collect information from teams and write stories, articles, reports, op-eds, press releases and blogs for digital and print channels.
• Find award opportunities for the organisation and its leaders, write the applications, and manage relationships with the award bodies.
• Secure speaking slots for leaders at outside events and manage them from start to finish.
• Prepare talking points and key messages for the organisation's spokespeople.
• Find new places to publish and speak, and keep good relationships with those partners.
• Build and maintain a bank of photos, stories and videos that every team can use.
• Support the team on the ground at events, podcasts and similar activities.
• Use AI tools for research, writing and design, and check, improve and own the final work.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in English, marketing, communication or journalism.
• 3-5 years of work experience in PR, communication, journalism, advertising or content creation.
• Excellent speaking, writing and people skills, with the ability to manage your own time and work.
• Comfort with technology and active, genuine use of AI tools for research, writing, design and daily work, with good judgement about the final output.
• Comfort with uncertainty and a fast-paced, demanding environment, along with a willingness to learn, research and try new ideas.
• Knowledge of education, education leadership or non-profits is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work from the Bengaluru office 3 days a week.

Benefits

• Pay of ₹6-9 lakh per year, depending on experience.
• Many different channels to try out and grow your storytelling skills.
• An entrepreneurial workplace with plenty of room to try new things.
• A caring, inclusive culture where you can grow.
• A hybrid way of working, with 3 of 5 days a week in the office.

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