Associate,Communications

Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP); New Delhi; On-site; INR 446,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

ISPP is seeking an Associate – Communications in New Delhi to strengthen its digital presence through storytelling and multimedia content. Based in Hauz Khas, the role supports strategy, content creation, and audience engagement for diverse platforms.

The ideal candidate will excel in social media trends, visual storytelling, and independent multimedia production, contributing to ISPP’s brand visibility in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Strong aesthetic sense and understanding of visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Canva.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro (mandatory).
• Good photography and videography skills (mandatory).
• Strong command of written and spoken English and Hindi.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines efficiently.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Social Media & Digital Content: Create engaging and visually strong social media creatives, carousels, reels, and campaign assets for platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, and YouTube.
• Develop content aligned with ISPP’s brand identity and communication goals.
• Assist in planning and executing the social media content calendar.
• Write compelling captions and communication copy.
• Stay updated with digital trends, formats, and audience engagement practices.
• Track and monitor conversations related to ISPP across platforms.
• Track social media analytics and identify engagement opportunities.
• Support the team in building stronger digital visibility and community engagement.
• Video Production & Multimedia (Core Requirement): Capture high-quality photos and videos during events, lectures, interviews, student activities, and institutional engagements.
• Edit videos for reels, campaigns, event recaps, interviews, promotional content, and digital storytelling.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro is mandatory.
• Independently edit platform-ready content with subtitles, transitions, audio balancing, graphics, and formatting.
• Understand pacing, storytelling, framing, and visual composition for social media content.

Job description

Location: This position will be based in Hauz Khas, New Delhi.

Nature of Association: Full-time, in-person

Experience: 1-2 years

Compensation: Rs 40,000 and Rs 50,000 based on qualifications and experience, consistent with ISPP’s standards.

About ISPP

Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP), New Delhi, India’s first public policy institution, was founded by leading academicians, experts, and philanthropists to build the next generation of policy leaders for a rising India. Through its flagship year-long Policy, Design & Management program, Executive Education, rigorous academics, industry engagement, research, and alumni ecosystem, ISPP equips professionals across government, civil society, and business to tackle governance challenges with interdisciplinary, practical impact.

For additional information, please visit www.ispp.org.in.

Role Overview

The Associate – Communications will support ISPP’s Marketing & Communications team in building the institution’s digital presence through compelling storytelling, engaging multimedia content, and strategic audience engagement. The role involves creating platform-specific social media content, capturing and editing videos and photographs, supporting communication campaigns, and contributing to ISPP’s overall brand visibility across digital platforms.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of visual storytelling, social media trends, and digital engagement, along with the ability to independently produce high-quality multimedia content for a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Social Media & Digital Content
• Create engaging and visually strong social media creatives, carousels, reels, and campaign assets for platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, and YouTube
• Develop content aligned with ISPP’s brand identity and communication goals
• Assist in planning and executing the social media content calendar
• Write compelling captions and communication copy
• Stay updated with digital trends, formats, and audience engagement practices
• Track and monitor conversations related to ISPP, public policy, higher education, and relevant social themes across platforms such as Reddit, Quora, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, and Instagram
• Track social media analytics
• Identify emerging trends, audience sentiments, and engagement opportunities
• Support the team in building stronger digital visibility and community engagementContribute ideas for reactive content, trend-based storytelling, and audience engagement formats
• Video Production & Multimedia (Core Requirement)
• Capture high-quality photos and videos during events, lectures, interviews, student activities, and institutional engagements
• Edit videos for reels, campaigns, event recaps, interviews, promotional content, and digital storytelling
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro is mandatory
• Ability to independently edit platform-ready content with subtitles, transitions, audio balancing, graphics, and formatting
• Understanding of pacing, storytelling, framing, and visual composition for social media content

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Strong aesthetic sense and understanding of visual storytelling
• Proficiency in Canva
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro (mandatory)
• Good photography and videography skills (mandatory)
• Strong command of written and spoken English and Hindi
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines efficiently
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in communications, digital content, social media, or multimedia production
• Experience working with educational institutions, nonprofits, media organisations, or creative agencies is preferred
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, CapCut, or similar tools will be an added advantage

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