Junior Program Communication Associate - Electric Mobility

Junior Program Communications Associate- Electric Mobility

Who we are and what we do?

WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. WRI India’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of our generations. Through research, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.

We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Over 150 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and Transport

At WRI India Ross Center we focus on 10 integrated solutions to urban challenges. Through applied research, tools, hands-on advice, and by tapping our network of global experts, we accelerate transformative urban initiatives that have the power to change Indian cities into thriving, equitable and low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet.

Working at WRI India Ross Center offers you the unique opportunity to learn as you collaborate with a diverse set of change agents across Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. As India’s biggest urban focused think and do tank, we seek thoughtful, enterprise-minded and sensitive individuals who can help us support this transformation and make a positive difference to citizens’ everyday lives.

Position Overview:

The Junior Program Associate – Communications will work with WRI India’s electric mobility and Transport communications team, WRI India’s core communications team and the global communications team. Your role will entail managing project and outreach initiatives, engagement with partners, and supervising communication and outreach material and elements for on-ground and digital initiatives.

Your work would also involve creation and editing of communication content designed to elevate the outreach and effect of the project work and activities. You will be asked to support important partners/ partners (government and non-government) with strategic advice on communications opportunities and the most appropriate means for communicating to target audiences (Transport and electric mobility sector). Hence, a candidate with a background in mass communications, and work experience in the transport, environment and climate change domain. Additionally, knowledge and interest in visual design and proficiency in regional languages will be a bonus. You will report to

How your day will unfold:

Editorial -

• Create engaging visuals to simplify complex research findings.

Provide writing, editing and proofreading support.

• Help team members write blogs and proof/edit to meet WRI India’s standards.

• Copywrite and edit to a high standard main message, social media content, media releases, website materials, video scripts and event briefs

• Document on-ground activities – challenges, opportunities and effect.

• Be a liaison between WRI India core communications and Integrated transport program staff to develop program-related communications.

• Support in quality control and ensure dissemination of emailers and newsletters.

Website, Social Media and Events -

• Perform quality control checks on all new and revised content for websites and social media.

• Work with WRI India core communications staff to ensure that any media coverage is promptly and systematically shared on our social media platforms, websites and in any newsletters, recap mailers or for external media outreach.

• Ability to create/supervise simple social media infographics/visuals and disseminate research data in a visually appealing format. Visual communication knowledge of photo and Video editing software like Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Premier Pro.

• Support in facilitating webinars and workshops/partner engagements/ roundtable discussions/ FGDs that involve digital/ On ground planning and social media coverage in collaboration with the social media team. On-ground support for events and workshops and coordinating with local vendors.

• Contribute to website content updates.

Additional Responsibilities -

• Develop and deliver the communications and partner engagement strategy (including annual schedules for communication and event activities) and action plan to engage partner forums comprising of multiple partner.

• Develop good working relationships with partners to ensure engagement in communications initiatives.

• Undertake research to understand transport and electric mobility-related development across Indian cities and globe.

• To support the team in ongoing projects, research, content generation, reports, proposals.

• Ability to simplify complex ideas, including creating visualizations for easy interpretation of the data for different audiences

• Ensuring WRI India’s branding and style guides are adhered to in all outreach materials.

• Mapping media to specific work and pitching relevant stories in collaboration with the Media lead.

Qualifications and requirements we seek:

• 0-2 years of full-time experience working as a Media communicator in the development sector. Experience in Transport and Electric mobility focused organization is preferred.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English. Write in Hindi will be an added plus.
• Experience in providing strategic communications advice for communications initiatives and producing high-quality communications materials for target audiences, including through social media and digital platforms.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with partners.
• Complex ideas in everyday language.
• Enthusiasm, technical curiosity, and.
• Experience in content management systems for website and newsletter content production.
• Basic familiarity with design software (Photoshop, InDesign, Canva or other AV/ animation software) is an added benefit.

Salary and Benefits: INR 6,50,000 CTC

Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Location: Delhi, Mumbai, Other India Cities

Duration: 1 year (Extendable based on performance and project requirements)

List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover letter explaining how your academic background and skills meet the requirements of this position.
• Curriculum vitae
• Writing samples
• Reports

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India

WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.

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People-centric to the core:

We keep our people at the centre of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.

Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get: Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs

Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member

Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance

Health & Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle

Flexible work schedule: Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job

Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities

Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.

Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.

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Equal employment @WRI India

We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference, parental status, or disability.