Communications & Storytelling Lead in Kochi | Indic Digital Archive Foundation (IDAF)

aikyam; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Indic Digital Archive Foundation (IDAF) invites applications for a Communications & Storytelling Lead who thrives on fieldwork, libraries, and partner engagement. You will document the foundation's missions, write engaging content, and manage media relations to amplify IDAF's public voice.

The role involves traveling across South India, collaborating with researchers, librarians, and a close-knit team to share India’s documentary heritage through articles, press materials, and social content.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken Malayalam and English.
• Experience in journalism, communications, PR, media or content writing.
• Strong storytelling and editorial skills with independent work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Discover, document, and tell compelling stories from IDAF projects.
• Create articles, blog posts, newsletters, press releases, and other materials.
• Handle media inquiries, coordinate interviews, and build journalist relations.
• Plan communications for projects and events.
• Coordinate event publicity, photography, videography, and post-event communication.
• Manage communications across website, newsletters, and social media.

Skills

Malayalam language

English language

Storytelling

Journalism

Public relations

Tools

Photography

Videography

Job description

Communications & Storytelling Lead in Kochi | Indic Digital Archive Foundation (IDAF)

Indic Digital Archive Foundation (IDAF) is a non-profit working to preserve and provide open access to India's documentary heritage through technology, community participation, and innovation. Its initiatives include Granthappura, Kerala's community-driven digital archive; Olam, one of the largest online Malayalam dictionaries; Samam, a multilingual dictionary connecting South Indian languages; and Alar, a Kannada online dictionary.

Role

A field-oriented communications role for someone who enjoys meeting people, visiting libraries and partner institutions, and sharing meaningful stories. The Communications & Storytelling Lead will work with founders, researchers, librarians, and partners to document IDAF's work, manage media relations, and strengthen its public voice.

Responsibilities

• Discover, document, and tell compelling stories emerging from IDAF's projects
• Create articles, blog posts, newsletters, press releases, and other communication materials
• Handle media inquiries, coordinate interviews, and build relationships with journalists
• Plan communications for projects and events
• Coordinate event publicity, photography, videography, and post-event communication
• Manage communications across the website, newsletters, and social media channels

Requirements

• Excellent written and spoken Malayalam and English
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills in both languages
• Experience in journalism, communications, public relations, media, or content writing
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Comfortable interacting with journalists, institutions, volunteers, researchers, and diverse stakeholders
• Photography, videography, or digital storytelling skills are an advantage
• Curiosity, initiative, and passion for meaningful work matter more than titles or years of experience
• Opportunity to tell stories that preserve India's documentary heritage
• Field-based role with travel across South India and exposure to libraries, archives, and cultural institutions
• Work directly with founders, researchers, and a close-knit, mission-driven team
• Flexible evaluation focused on curiosity and initiative over formal experience

Apply

Interested candidates can send the following details through the given link.

• Your resume
• Two or three samples of your writing or communication work

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged

Storytelling Content Writing Media Relations Social Media Management Photography and Videography