Political Communications Associate

Jarvis Technology and Strategy Consulting; New Delhi; On-site; INR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Jarvis Technology and Strategy Consulting is seeking a Political Communications Associate in Delhi to manage X and Instagram, track political developments and craft engaging content around surveys and current affairs. The role requires strong writing, research and social media skills, with a deep understanding of Indian politics and elections.

The ideal candidate will handle day-to-day posting, monitoring audience sentiment, and coordinating with research and design teams to deliver timely

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in political communications or social media.
• Strong content writing, research and social media skills.
• Solid understanding of Indian politics, elections and current affairs.
• Experience managing day-to-day X and Instagram accounts.
• Able to research quickly and verify information for posts.
• Ability to turn surveys and data into engaging content.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day X and Instagram handles, including posting, scheduling, stories, reels, polls and threads.
• Track political developments, elections, trends and public narratives and identify content opportunities.
• Create posts, threads, captions, reels scripts, polls, carousels and explainers.
• Convert survey findings, data and research into simple social media content.
• Conduct quick research and fact-checking to ensure accuracy of published content.
• Monitor comments, mentions, trends and audience sentiment.
• Create basic social media creatives and short-form videos.
• Track social media performance and provide insights to improve content and engagement.
• Coordinate with research, design and other teams to ensure timely content delivery.

Skills

Political Awareness

Content Writing

Research & Fact-Checking

Social Media

AI Proficiency

Creative Skills

Trend Awareness

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Political Science, Journalism, Mass Communication, IR, Public Policy or related field

Tools

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

Canva

CapCut

Job description

Role: Political Communications Associate

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 1+ Yrs

About the Role

We are looking for a Political Communications Associate to manage X and Instagram. The role will involve tracking political developments, creating engaging content around surveys and current affairs, managing daily social media operations, and monitoring audience engagement.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Indian politics, elections and current affairs, along with good content writing, research and social media skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day X and Instagram handles, including posting, scheduling, stories, reels, polls and threads.
• Track political developments, elections, trends and public narratives and identify relevant content opportunities.
• Create engaging posts, threads, captions, reels scripts, polls, carousels and explainers.
• Convert survey findings, data and research into simple and engaging social media content.
• Conduct quick research and fact-checking to ensure accuracy of published content.
• Monitor comments, mentions, trends and audience sentiment.
• Create basic social media creatives and short-form videos.
• Track social media performance and provide insights to improve content and engagement.
• Coordinate with research, design and other teams to ensure timely content delivery.

Core Competencies

• Political Awareness: Strong understanding of Indian politics, elections, governance and current affairs.
• Content Writing: Ability to write clear, engaging and platform-specific content.
• Research & Fact-Checking: Ability to quickly research, verify and simplify information.
• Social Media: Good understanding of X and Instagram, trends, engagement and analytics.
• AI Proficiency: Familiarity with tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Perplexity.
• Creative Skills: Basic proficiency in Canva and video-editing tools such as CapCut.
• Trend Awareness: Ability to identify emerging conversations and relevant political trends.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to work quickly while maintaining accuracy and consistency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Political Science, Journalism, Mass Communication, International Relations, Public Policy, Social Sciences or a related field.
• Prior experience in social media, political consulting, journalism, digital media or election-related work is preferred.
• Experience managing professional or political social media handles will be an advantage.

Ideal Candidate

A politically aware and digitally savvy individual who can spot a trend, understand the issue, research it quickly and turn it into engaging social media content. The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and handling multiple content requirements with tight deadlines.