Media & Communications Manager - SaveLIFE Foundation (Apply by: 22 April 2014)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Media & Communications Manager, SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF), New Delhi

1. POSITION VACANT: Media & Communications Manager, SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF), New Delhi

2. ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF) is an innovative, nonprofit organization, established to tackle one of India's most serious epidemics: the dramatic escalation of road accident deaths in India with 15 fatalities recorded every hour on average.

With the help of Bloomberg Philanthropies, Global Road Safety Partnership, Ashoka, Echoing Green and other organizations, SLF is creating high-impact solutions that help to save countless lives. Realizing the crucial role that trained bystanders can play in saving the lives of road accident victims, especially given the lack of EMS in most parts of India, the organization has successfully developed an award-winning model of emergency care, which trains, connects and mobilizes community volunteers and police officers to the aid of injured victims, well before formal care is available.

SLF is currently advocating for a comprehensive national road safety law for India including a supportive legal environment for bystanders to come forward and assist injured victims, without fear of danger, harassment and intimidation.

For more information about SaveLIFE Foundation please visit www.savelifefoundation.org or follow SLF’sFB page at www.facebook/savelifefoundation. The link to Forbes article on SLF ishttp://forbesindia.com/article/beyond-business/savelifes-wants-citizens-to-help-accident-victims/35733/0.

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Media & Communications Manager will drive all media outreach of the organization, including but not limited to:

(1) Building relationships with media from across the country and ensuring that they recognize SLF as the one-stop-shop for all expert opinion and data around Road Safety and Emergency Response;
(2) Educating journalists and editors about the need for converting coverage of road accidents from "Reporting" to "Questioning";
(3) Ensuring air-time/ media mentions for organization and its leaders on relevant issues;
(4) Managing the relationship with the PR agency, ensuring that all activities coordinated by them are done effectively and on time;
(5) Regularly monitor national and regional media coverage on road crashes to stay abreast of emerging trends, identifying opportunities and understanding public sentiment on the issue;
(6) Composing press notes, drafting the organization newsletter and organizing Press conferences, as and when required;
(7) Managing the media section page and other relevant pages of the SLF website, ensuring these are current and in alignment with the Foundation’s objectives and advocacy efforts;
(8) Handling media requests on a day to day basis. Tracking and collating coverage of the organization;
(9) Analyzing results of media efforts on a regular basis and developing measures for success. Ensuring all efforts result in significantly benefiting SLF and its objectives.
            
4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:        

Qualifications:

Graduate/ Post Graduate in Journalism, or related field.

Experience:

At least four years work experience in journalism, media management, PR or related field.

Skills and Competencies:

(1) Social media marketing skills;
(2) Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
(3) Ability and willingness to undertake some travel within India.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

The position offers gross compensation of Rs. 10 lacs per annum, on a cost to organization basis. The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience and salary history.

6. LOCATION:

New Delhi

7. REFERENCE:   

MCM-SLF

8. CONTACT INFORMATION:    

Senior Consultant
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025
Email: mcm-slf@sams.co.in

9. LAST DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to apply to the above email id with a cover letter that highlights their motivation to apply and suitability for the position, along with an updated resume, giving details of three references, by or before April 22, 2014. Tele-interviews with promising applicants shall commence almost immediately. For further details please visit our website www.sams.co.in