Communications Associate - Just Jobs Network

1. POSITION VACANT: Communications Associate, Just Jobs Network, New Delhi, India

2. ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

JustJobs Network is a private, nonpartisan, organization, engaged in finding evidence-based solutions to one of the most pressing challenges of our time: How to create more and better jobs worldwide?

The organization produces empirical research on good job creation, focusing attention on critical knowledge gaps in the global employment landscape.

JustJobs convenes a global network of diverse stakeholders, including policy shapers, academics, and grassroots leaders, to deepen the practical implications of their research endeavors and amplify its impact. Combining cutting-edge research and global knowledge sharing, the organization aims to forge a fresh, dynamic channel for policy dialogue on employment at national, regional and international levels. The network has a dual presence in Washington D.C. and New Delhi and team members based at both locations.

For more information, please visit, http://justjobsnetwork.org

3. JOB SUMMARY:

The Communications Associate will work closely with the research team to craft and implement communications and event and media plans for ongoing projects. In addition, the Communications Associate will guide strategy to expand the influence of JustJobs Network’s work throughout India and the world through both targeted and general communications campaigns.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with strong writing and editing skills, an inquisitive demeanor and an interest in improving the world of work around the globe.

Key Job Responsibilities

(1) Create company newsletters, blogs and other publications;
(2) Ensure effective outreach and dissemination of the organization’s activities, including local and international events;
(3) Copyedit, proofread, and revise communications;
(4) Recommend, implement and maintain website design and operation;
(5) Promote the organization through public relations initiatives by developing fresh story ideas and conducting extensive media outreach;
(6) Create and distribute press releases, media relations content, case studies, white papers, executive bios, social media content, briefing materials and speaking proposals;
(7) Create and maintain press lists for India, South Asia, Europe, Africa and North America;
(8) Research media coverage and industry trends;
(9) Manage contact databases and information.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification:
Master’s degree in English, Mass Communications, Journalism, or related field.

Experience:
Two to three years’ experience of working as a communications professional with a public policy organization.

Skills and Competencies:
(1) Demonstrated interest in labor, employment, and globalization issues;
(2) Advanced skills in using a variety of software packages including Adobe Creative Cloud, WordPress, MailChimp, MS Office;
(3) Legal eligibility to work in India.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

The gross remuneration budgeted for the position is Rs. 6 lacs per annum. Offers shall be commensurate with the qualifications, experience and salary history, of the selected candidate.

6. LOCATION: New Delhi

7. REFERENCE: CA-JJN

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
Phone Nos.: 011- 2684 2162; 4165 3612

9. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested apply to ca-jjn@sams.co.in with a cover letter, discussing their interest in and suitability for the position, along with an updated resume, giving details of three references, current cost to organisation and expected compensation, by or before May 23, 2018.