Call for Applications

 

Position: Communications Coordinator

 

Key responsibilities: 

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• Engaging with print and visual media on the coexistence narrative in wildlife conservation discourse

• Creating an annual communications plan utilising the Coexistence Consortium’s existing communication channels and expanding into more effective channels

• Creating, curating, and distributing the bimonthly Consortium newsletter 

• Creating graphical and audio/visual media around the Consortium’s activities

• Writing blog posts/media content centred on the Consortium’s activities and the theme of coexistence

• Handling social media for the Consortium (min 3 posts per week)

• Coordinating with Coexistence Fellows to create content to highlight their projects on all channels

• Organising and moderating  webinars with invited experts and creating posters/associated visual communications

• Updating the website as needed

 

Requirements:

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• Experience with basic graphics design tools

• Proven track record of high quality writing in English

• Willingness to work with diverse stakeholders and devise effective communication strategies

• Self-driven and comfortable working with remote teams

• Interest and willingness to travel for reports on stories/fellows/events

 

Desirable qualifications: 

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• Published writing on conservation issues in India and/or human-wildlife interactions

• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in Communications in the fields of science/ecology/conservation/anthropology

• Degree in Communication Studies

• Fluency in one or more regional Indian languages

• Experience and familiarity with public speaking

 

Location: Bangalore

 

Remuneration: Negotiable based on qualifications and experience (for example ₹30-35,000 per month for someone with a Master’s degree and 2 years of work experience). 

 

Submission deadline: 15th September, 2023

 

Application process: Interested applicants should send a 2 page CV as a pdf with writing samples as embedded links. Please submit a single pdf to  connect@coexistenceconsortium.com by 15th, September 2023.

For any further queries, please contact Mihika Sen at connect@coexistenceconsortium.com with subject line “Re: Comms Opportunity”.

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