Communications Consultant (Editorial)

Council on Energy, Environment and Water; New Delhi; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) seeks a Communications Consultant to edit, rewrite, and craft engaging content for diverse media. The role focuses on shaping narratives around energy and environment research, with a strong emphasis on timely press releases, blog content, and media outreach.

The ideal candidate will have experience editing for top publications, a flair for clear writing, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Public Relations, or any related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years’ experience in editing and writing.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality written content for different mediums.
• Excellent grasp of the English language.
• A big appetite for news and spotting media trends.
• Demonstrated abilities to manage multiple priorities, projects and internal/external resources in a fast-paced environment, while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Self-starter with strong drive and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Edit, fact-check, and proofread opinion pieces, blog posts, newsletters, and other communication materials to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to CEEW editorial standards.
• Support the writing and development of timely, media-worthy, and engaging press releases that translate research findings into clear public narratives.
• Identify timely ways to present research, strengthen key messages, and improve media relevance of its work.
• Develop story ideas across formats, platforms, audiences, and social media to make research accessible and impactful.
• Manage the CEEW blog pipeline, maintaining a regular flow of content and contributing to narrative development.
• Ensure content quality per editorial guidelines and tone of voice.
• Assist in creating impact stories from CEEW’s work.

Skills

Editing

Writing

Media relations

Content strategy

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field

Tools

CMS

Job description

Council on Energy, Environment and Water | Consultant

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi

Communications Consultant

Terms of reference

At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we don’t stand for) as an employer. So, if the description below strikes a chord, we would love to hear from you!

At CEEW, we build careers in public policy

We offer strong visionary leadership – with emphasis on research and impact at scale

We actively promote leadership by initiative

We celebrate talent and ambition

You will be surrounded by smart people who will challenge you and help you grow

You will learn faster than your peers in other organisations

Curiosity and irreverence, as well as responsibility, come together at CEEW

You will get above-market remuneration

We provide a safe space for all

At CEEW, your life is your example for others

Communications Consultant

Job location

Reporting to

Senior Communications Associate

Duration

One year

Purpose

CEEW seeks to hire a Communications Consultant with exceptional editing, writing, and communications skills to join the Outreach team. The candidate will be exposed to the inner workings of one of India’s leading think tanks and have the opportunity to understand and shape narratives in the energy and environment space.

An ideal candidate should have prior experience in editing and re‑writing or should have worked at a leading media outlet. The candidate should have a flair for writing cleanly and to the point. They must go beyond just line‑editing, with the willingness to understand CEEW’s research areas and the ability to significantly re‑write articles, create press releases and other content. The candidate should be well versed in the writing styles of leading international publications such as The Financial Times, The Economist, The New York Times, The Indian Express, Guardian, Atlantic, The Hindu, and The Hindustan Times. The candidate should be committed to adhering to timelines and delivering quality work. An eye for detail is a must.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities below, the individual should be prepared, as and when necessary, to take on additional outreach responsibilities.

Job Duties and Accountabilities

Edit, fact‑check, and proofread opinion pieces, blog posts, newsletters, and other communication materials to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to CEEW’s editorial standards.

Support the writing and development of timely, media‑worthy, and engaging press releases that translate CEEW’s research findings into clear, compelling public narratives.

Identify timely and relevant ways to present CEEW’s research, strengthen key messages, and improve the media and public relevance of its work.

Develop interesting story and content ideas across formats, platforms, audiences, and social media, with a focus on making research accessible, engaging, and impactful.

Manage the CEEW blog pipeline, including maintaining a regular flow of content, editing pieces, commissioning overarching/thematic articles, and contributing to their narrative development.

Ensure the quality of content is maintained as per CEEW standards across different content products. Ensure strict adherence to CEEW editorial guidelines, aligned with our tone of voice

Aid in the creation of impact stories from CEEW’s work on a regular basis

Additional responsibilities

Support the Communications Manager in managing and strengthening CEEW's media engagement.

Support the Outreach team on a range of tasks

Selection Criteria

Qualification

Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Public Relations, or any related field.

Work experience and other skills

Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in editing and writing.

Proven track record of delivering high-quality written content for different mediums.

Excellent grasp of the English language.

A big appetite for news and spotting media trends.

Demonstrated abilities to manage multiple priorities, projects and internal/external resources in a fast‑paced environment, while meeting deadlines and quality standards.

Strong drive and initiative, a self‑starter.

If you consider yourself an editor with surgical precision, we would like to speak with you. If authors consider your editing a must‑have for what they write, we would definitely consider hiring you!

CEEW is an equal opportunity employer, and the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a written test for selected candidates.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We appreciate your interest.