Job Description

Impact Storytelling (Core Focus)

? Seek out and shape authentic stories that reflect the impact of waste management on lives and communities.

? Translate challenges in waste management into narratives that inform, inspire, and engage.

? Conduct interviews with waste workers, partners, and stakeholders to capture diverse voices and lived realities.

? Write human-centered stories for reports, social media, newsletters, project briefs, and campaigns.

? Experiment with different formats. Profiles, blogs, photo essays, case studies, and short scripts.

Field Engagement

? Spend time on-ground to observe and document daily realities of Waste Management.

? Ensure stories are empathetic, respectful, and ethically sound.

Data & Insights (Support Function)

? Work with data and program teams to include facts and figures that strengthen storytelling.

? Use data as supporting evidence, while keeping the human narrative at the center.

Collaboration & Outreach

? Partner with design/media teams to visually bring stories to life.

? Support project communication by contributing compelling written content to reports and presentations.

Technical Skills

? Writing and editing tools like Google Docs, MS Word, Grammarly.

? Presentation tools like Google Slides/PowerPoint, Canva.

? Familiarity with blogs like WordPress/Medium, social media publishing.

? Basic data representation like charts/infographics.

Personal Qualities

? Empathy and social awareness

? Curiosity: A drive to ask, dig, and uncover hidden and overlooked narratives.

? Vigour: Persistence and energy to capture stories even in challenging field contexts.

? Attention to Detail: Commitment to accuracy and nuance in every story.

? Strong written and verbal communication

? Collaborative work style with the ability to work independently when needed

Education:

? Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Behavioral Science, Psychology, Mass Media & Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields.

? Applicants with proven writing experience and a strong storytelling portfolio in development or creative fields will also be considered.

Personal Qualities

? Empathy and social awareness

? Curiosity: A drive to ask, dig, and uncover hidden and overlooked narratives.

? Vigour: Persistence and energy to capture stories even in challenging field contexts.

? Attention to Detail: Commitment to accuracy and nuance in every story.

? Strong written and verbal communication

? Collaborative work style with the ability to work independently when needed

Knowledge Required

? Familiarity with development sector communication best practices

? Understanding of sustainability and circular economy concepts

? Contemporary economic and political awareness to contextualise stories within broader societal shifts

? Awareness of global narratives influencing waste, climate action, and social inclusion

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹25,729.79 - ₹34,919.78 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Internet reimbursement Leave encashment Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund
Work Location: In person