Communications Officer

Context and Role: The George Institute for Global Health is looking for a  Communications Officer, located in New Delhi to support our India communications team.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

We are looking for a communications or public relations professional with a strong understanding of communications for public and global health to grow our research programs and build brand portfolio with relevant stakeholders.

Content Creation:

• Creating content for website, newsletter and for fundraising emailers
• Creating case for support
• Work closely with the Digital Communications Manager and support in the creation of social media posts
• Supporting the process of production of annual reports, flyers and other material from time to time.  

Events:

• Creating event agenda, list of potential invitees, concept note and invitation copy 
• Sending event invitations or emailers and managing registrations list
• Brief and co-ordinate for event photographs
• Co-ordinate to draft Thank You email and send to Attendees one or two days post event.

Media relations:

• Working with researchers to draft press releases and identify case studies
• Working with the media agency and the Communications Manager to distribute press releases
• Building relationships and following up with journalists to ensure strong coverage of TGI’s research
• Tracking and recording media coverage and maintaining a database of media contacts
   

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Portfolio of 5+ years demonstrating your skills and experience in online media and communications. 
• Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in media, communications or public health.
• Good organisation skills, with the ability to multitask and deliver to deadlines
• Ability to perform desktop research for content and users on the web and social media  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and ability to present research and data in a presentable format.
• Content writing experience for both print media as well as digital media
• Pro-active approach with the ability to keep the reporting manager updated on the status
• Strong attention to detail and ability to take direction
• Experience with Mailchimp or similar email marketing tools with skills to design and send emailers and e-newsletters
• Expertise in HTML, SEO, web design and UX concepts for best web practices
• Experience with Google Analytics, Webmaster tools and website metrics
• Experience in setting up, managing and optimizing google ad campaigns
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop or similar tools for images.
• Familiarity with social media publishing, monitoring, management and analytics 
• Good experience working on content management systems like Drupal or Wordpress
• Experience managing and growing social media accounts and communities – preferably from health or education sector

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send their resume with full contact details to info@georgeinstitute.org.in clearly mentioning the job title 'Communications Officer' by 17 June 2019.