Communications Officer

Biomed Central; Pune District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Springer Nature in Pune or New Delhi is seeking a Communications Officer to support research integrity, ethics and editorial policy communications. This hands-on role focuses on building trust in the research we publish and coordinating with regional teams.

You will draft blogs, press materials, social posts, manage issues and media relations, and work across editorial, legal and regional offices to ensure consistent messaging in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in communications, PR or corporate affairs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Proactive communications support: Support the development and delivery of communications campaigns showcasing Springer Nature's research integrity work globally and in India.
• Draft content including blogs, press materials, social media posts and internal communications.
• Help identify relevant stories, case studies and opportunities to highlight regional initiatives and partnerships.
• Support events, campaigns and thought leadership activity, particularly those involving India-based stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in communications

Excellent written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Title - Communications Officer - Research Integrity, Ethics and Editorial Policy

Location: Pune or New Delhi, India
Reporting to: Director of Communications, Integrity, Ethics and Editorial Policy (with regional alignment to India Communications)

Job Summary

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone looking to build experience in a complex and high-profile area of communications, while contributing to one of the organisation s most important priorities - maintaining trust in the research we publish.

Responsibilities

Proactive communications support

• Support the development and delivery of communications campaigns showcasing Springer Nature s research integrity work globally and in India
• Draft content including blogs, press materials, social media posts and internal communications
• Help identify relevant stories, case studies and opportunities to highlight regional initiatives and partnerships
• Support events, campaigns and thought leadership activity, particularly those involving India-based stakeholders

Issues management support

• Support the monitoring and assessment of research integrity-related issues
• Draft responses to media enquiries and stakeholder queries
• Help coordinate input from relevant stakeholders (RIG, editorial, legal, regional teams)
• Maintain trackers and support reporting on issues and emerging risks

Stakeholder coordination

• Work collaboratively with teams across Corporate Affairs, editorial, RIG and regional offices
• Support coordination of communications across global and regional stakeholders
• Ensure materials are consistent with agreed messaging and accurately reflect complex topics

Operational and administrative support

• Support media relations activity, including background research, media list development and pitching support
• Maintain communications trackers, coverage reports and project documentation
• Support planning and delivery of communications activity, ensuring deadlines are met
• Assist with evaluation and reporting on communications performance

Skills and experience

Essential

• Experience or strong interest in communications, PR or corporate affairs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively

Desirable

• Interest in research, science, publishing or ethics-related topics
• Experience of media monitoring, reporting or content creation
• Familiarity with the Indian media landscape or stakeholder environment

Personal attributes

• Curious, proactive and keen to learn
• Organised and reliable, with a strong sense of ownership
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment
• Able to understand and communicate complex topics in a clear and accessible way

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