Communication Officer

Children Of India Foundation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Children Of India Foundation seeks a Communications professional to craft content for social media, websites, and reports, ensuring clarity and impact aligned with CIF values.

The role involves storytelling from field teams, coordinating with design and fundraising, and maintaining donor-facing materials. Travel to project sites may be required occasionally; strong English writing is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in communications, journalism, social sciences, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in communications, social media, content writing, or similar roles.
• Strong writing and editing skills in English, ability to explain ideas simply.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit content for social media, website pages, newsletters, brochures, and reports.
• Prepare communication materials like flyers, posters, presentations, and campaign content.
• Support creation of short videos, infographics, and simple visual stories with designer help as needed.
• Ensure content is easy to understand and aligned with CIF's values.
• Manage CIF’s social media accounts and schedule regular posts.
• Track reach, engagement, and audience growth; share monthly updates.
• Respond to messages and comments in a timely, respectful manner.
• Support digital campaigns during events, observances, or fundraising drives.
• Collect stories and updates from programme teams; visit field locations occasionally.
• Write impact stories showing challenges and successes of children and families.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Social media management

Storytelling

Communication

Coordination

Travel readiness

Canva

Basic video editing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in communications/journalism/social sciences

Tools

Canva

Video editing apps

Job description

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Content Creation

• Write and edit content for social media, website pages, newsletters, brochures, and reports.
• Prepare communication materials such as flyers, posters, presentations, campaign content.
• Support the creation of short videos, infographics, and simple visual stories (with help from designers when needed).
• Ensure all content is easy to understand, accurate, and aligned with CIFs values.
  

Social Media & Online Presence

• Manage CIFs social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube).
• Plan and schedule regular posts to keep our audience engaged.
• Track reach, engagement, and audience growth, and share monthly updates.
• Respond to messages and comments in a timely and respectful way.
• Support digital campaigns during special events, days of observance, or fundraising drives.
  

Storytelling & Field Communication

• Collect stories, photographs, case studies, and updates from programme teams in all states.
• Visit field locations (occasionally) to gather real stories and understand programme activities.
• Write simple, honest, and powerful impact stories that show the challenges and successes of children and families we work with.

Branding, Visibility & Donor Communication

• Ensure CIF’s branding guidelines are followed in all communication materials.
• Support the design and printing of banners, standees, posters, and other collaterals for events, workshops, campaigns, and conferences.
• Prepare content for donor reports, presentations, proposals, newsletters, and website updates.
• Maintain an organised library of photos, videos, logos, templates, and other communication assets.

Website Management, Coordination & Collaboration

• Support updates to the CIF website with new stories, photos, project updates, and key achievements.
• Coordinate with web designers or developers for major changes when needed.
• Work closely with programme teams, the fundraising team, and the leadership team to understand communication needs.
• Support internal communication—templates, documentation, and event support.

Qualifications & Experiences required:

• A bachelor or master’s degree in communications, journalism, social sciences, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in communications, social media, content writing, or similar roles.
• Strong writing and editing skills in English, ability to explain ideas in a simple and engaging way.
• Basic knowledge of managing social media pages and understanding what works well online.
• Ability to collect stories and information from the field and turn them into clear, human-centred content.
• Comfortable using basic design or editing tools (Canva, simple video editing apps, etc.).
• Good coordination skills and the ability to work with teams across different locations.
• An interest in social issues, children’s rights, and development work.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to project locations.