Job Description

Job description Social Media & Communications Manager \xe2\x80\x93 Social Sector Organisation - SwitchON Foundation Location - Kolkata, West Bengal Experience: At-least 10 years of relevant work experience About SwitchON Foundation and its Programs SwitchON foundation is an award winning not-for-profit working since 2008 in the sectors of Sustainable Agriculture / Livelihoods, Renewable Energy Access, Skilling and Environment & Climate Change. We are a leader in building social enterprises and ecosystems to create scalable and replicable impact. 1) EEWA (Empowering the Energy - Water- Agriculture Nexus in East India) 2) Clean Air Sustainable Cities (CASC) We have expanded our focus from farmer livelihood development in India by promoting renewable energy solutions, organic farming practices and farmer producer organizations using regenerative agriculture promotion, to upskilling and capacity building, empirical research, policy advocacy and dissemination of information. Watch our Story - 15 Years of Impact and Innovation (https://bit.ly/Celebrating-15-Years) and view our latest Newsletter (https://mailchi.mp/6fc8c2b8cd80/organisational-newsletter-august-20203692 ) Educational Qualification (desired) - Master\'s degree in Communications, Media, Journalism, Public Policy, or a related field. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :-

• Communication skills: Detail-oriented, with excellent writing, copy-editing, and interpersonal skills. Deep understanding of the key principles of communicating messages in ways that non-technical audiences can understand. The incumbent needs to be precise, clear, and creative
• Organization: Excellent strategic thinking and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and effectively manage time. Is able to bring consistently high levels of thoroughness and initiative to all projects undertaken
• Demonstrated success in following through and successfully completing projects in a timely manner
• Interpersonal skills: Proven ability to collaborate and co-create with international teams and with clients and external stakeholders
• Experience in working with diverse stakeholders from different sectors, cultures, religions, and disciplines
• Depth of experience, maturity, confidence, ability to learn and adapt, and give and receive feedback
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects
• Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision
• Experience with web content management systems
• Familiarity with content creation tools (Adobe suite, Canva, etc.)
• Experience with analytics software, Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics, as well as social media platform reporting
• Ability to exercise cultural competency and work respectfully with a diverse team across varied cultures, geographies, and time zones.

* Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of and implement a cohesive communications strategy, which includes envisioning and designing activities and creating and implementing stakeholder, media, and social media strategies for the organization in India.
• Provide communications support to the organization\'s core programs, including generating demand and planning application launches for the organization
• Support the organization\'s internal communications, including preparing PowerPoint presentations, creating checklists and process documentation, and publishing guidelines
• Strategize on new products, launches, events, and promotions
• Identify opportunities for the organization at important events related to Environmental Concerns in India.
• Develop, launch, and manage in-person and virtual events independently
• Lead the writing, production, design, and distribution of a wide variety of publications and collateral materials, including opinion articles, reports, press releases, newsletters, presentations, podcasts, statements, and other e-communications
• Support and manage the creation of digital, video, audio, and print content
• Ensure quality control of all information released
• Establish and support relationships with key external stakeholder groups through personalized meetings and outreach, especially with the press and influential media and social media partners, both at national and state levels

Candidates having experience in mass media, marketing will be given preference. Annual CTC \xe2\x80\x93 INR 60,000 to INR 80,000 (Compensation package will be in line with qualification, experience and last salary drawn) Open to travel. How to Apply - We are looking for enterprising professionals to join or lead initiatives / departments at SwitchON Foundation to solve the most pressing issues of today. 2) Please send your CV along with covering letter with subject line \xe2\x80\x9cCommunications, Program & Social Media Manager \xe2\x80\x9cto apply@switchon.org.in Job Type: Full-time Salary: \xe2\x82\xb960,000.00 - \xe2\x82\xb980,000.00 per month Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• total work: 10 years (Preferred)

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