Research & Communications Associate

Location: Remote
Experience: 2-3 years
Compensation: Competitive

Video Volunteers

Video Volunteers believes that India's development narrative is incomplete without the voices of its most marginalised communities. Through their flagship initiative IndiaUnheard, they train community correspondents from rural and underserved areas to become citizen journalists, documenting local issues using video technology. These correspondents, often living below the poverty line themselves, create compelling content that reaches mainstream media partners and policy makers. By amplifying voices that are systematically unheard, Video Volunteers transforms isolated struggles into broader movements for social justice and inclusive development.

Role

Support community media initiatives that amplify marginalised voices through research, communications, and advocacy. Work at the intersection of citizen journalism, social justice, and participatory development to ensure those closest to problems help shape solutions.

Responsibilities

Conduct literature reviews, develop research briefs, and draft reports and proposals on community media and social justice topics
Track sectoral trends and create compelling case studies from field work by community correspondents
Write descriptions and articles based on community videos, translating grassroots stories into accessible content
Edit long-form publications and manage organisational visibility through regular LinkedIn posts and social media content
Support virtual events, represent the organisation in webinars and conferences, and document key learnings from sector engagements
Maintain tracker of fellowships, funding calls, and partnership opportunities; support applications and outreach initiatives as needed
Create research outputs that highlight intersectional perspectives and feminist frameworks in development work
Collaborate with community correspondents to ensure authentic representation of marginalised voices in all communications
Support campaign development by creating evidence-based advocacy materials and policy briefs

Requirements

Master's degree in social sciences, media studies, development studies, or gender studies
2-3 years of experience in research, communications, or advocacy within social development sector
Excellent English writing skills with ability to translate complex issues into accessible content
Proficiency in Hindi or other Indian languages advantageous for engaging with community correspondents
Strong understanding of intersectionality, feminist research ethics, and participatory development approaches
Familiarity with citizen-generated data, community media, and social justice frameworks
Experience with social media management and digital communications strategies
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in remote work environment
Demonstrated commitment to amplifying marginalised voices and challenging systemic inequalities
Understanding of India's socio-political context and rural development challenges

Benefits

Opportunity to work with India's largest network of citizen journalists from marginalised communities
Direct engagement with grassroots social movements and community-led change initiatives
Professional development in community media, participatory research, and social justice advocacy
Remote work flexibility with meaningful impact on media representation and development narratives