About us
WRI India, an independent knowledge organisation registered as India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. Know more: wri-india.org
Program Overview For Sustainable Cities And Transport
WRI India's urban development work aims to transform the way cities are planned and designed to ensure that urban development benefits people, nature and climate. We focus on integrated solutions to long-standing urban challenges, leveraging evidence-based data, applied research and our network of partners and experts. We collaborate at all levels with the government, city administrations, urban stakeholders and partners to help cities become resilient, low-carbon and liveable while balancing their socio-economic goals. Our work seeks to shape a future where cities work better for everyone.
Job Highlight
The Program Communications Associate will work closely with WRI India’s Road Safety team under the Integrated Transport pillar. This role entails developing strategic communication products to convey the impact of WRI India’s work on road safety. The ideal candidate should have experience in creating engaging social media content and must have design and video editing skills along with excellent skills in English writing, editing, and proofreading.
What you will do:
Content Creation (60%)
Develop creative communication products for different formats (like short videos, infographics, carousels) for different WRI India channels – WhatsApp, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube.
Repurpose existing research products (like research reports, decks, blogs) into engaging communications products for strategic digital media messaging.
Document project milestones and outcomes and showcase them across channels.
Assist production of podcasts, webinars, reels and explore other new-age formats to ensure wide dissemination and engagement on relevant platforms.
Develop press releases, media pitches, and support blogs/articles writing for internal/external publications.
Event Outreach and Support (40%)
Provide on-ground support to conferences, workshops, and other engagement efforts and document proceedings for digital/offline outreach and donor reporting.
Facilitate internal coordination and lend end-to-end communication support for seamless execution of on-ground convenings of different scales.
Prepare presentation decks/brochures/flyers/event collateral and other engaging communication material to be used in convenings.
Support teams in developing reading materials (concept notes, agendas, etc.) for convenings/workshops.
Manage end-to-end vendor payments, contracts and other backend institutional processes.
What you will need:
2-4 years of full-time experience working as a communication coordinator.
Knowledge of road safety and mobility will be preferred.
Excellent writing and editing skills in English and familiarity with Marathi is preferred.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Capability to communicate complex ideas in simple language.
Ability to meet stringent deadlines, manage multiple project deadlines.
Enthusiasm, flexibility, technical curiosity, and willingness to learn.
Understanding of how events are organized and basic troubleshooting capabilities.
Proficiency in design software (Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, or other AV/ animation software) is preferred.
Potential Salary and Benefits: INR 9,50,000 to 12,00,000 Per Annum
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Location: Mumbai
Duration : 6 Months (Extendable based on performance and project requirements)
Start date: As soon as possible
List of Documents to be attached:
Cover Letter
Resume
Only shortlisted applicants will…