Communications and Public Relations Manager, New

Work closely with our India Managing Director and Communications Director to develop and implement nearand long-term communication and outreach strategies, including media strategy, for our India program

Work with the ICCT's global editorial team to facilitate the editing and quality control of Indias research publications and produce or help produce supporting outreach materials

Ensure delivery of high editorial and design standards for all communication products in India by collaborating closely with the ICCTs global communications team, graphic designer, and external vendors

Supervise and coach India's communications staff and consultants to implement ICCT Indias strategic communications plan

Lead internal communication within the India program, including maintaining the India teams editorial and communications calendars in alignment with other members of the global communications team

Act as the primary liaison between the India office and the global communications team, as well as other ICCT teams, to ensure that all activities are coordinated and aligned with ICCT processes and priorities

Participate as a core member of the India team in weekly calls and other meetings, regularly updating other ICCT offices about work in progress, managing expectations, and addressing issues that arise to ensure smooth project execution

Manage relations with core stakeholders, including public agencies, collaborators, funders, and more

Typical activities may include in-person meetings and briefings

Through effective communication, gather useful information to guide our India strategy and work plan

Amplify ICCTs work in India by pitching articles, reports, and opinion pieces to external media and help establish ICCTs India staff as technical experts in relevant fields in accordance with ICCTs publication standards

Lead in organizing virtual/in-person events, workshops, conferences, and publication launches, coordinating with the ICCTs global communications team and external vendors to produce materials required for events, including program brochures and other collateral

Work with ICCTs digital coordinator and other members of the global communications team to manage and scale ICCTs media and social media channels for Indias work, including but not limited to LinkedIn, X/Twitter, YouTube, and other digital mediums

Maintain and build contact lists for ICCT India and oversee the production and distribution of periodic newsletters and other digital outreach materials using relevant tools

Support fundraising activities, including funder meetings, by producing materials in collaboration with the ICCTs development and communications teams

Support the outreach of our technical work at various venues

Typical activities may include preparing speeches/presentations for meetings and conferences and prepping ICCT staff for public and/or media appearances

Other duties as assigned

You Have

A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with experience in communications, journalism, or public relations

A masters or other graduate-level degree is a plus

Self-motivation, independence, strong organizational skills, and results-driven project management capabilities

A minimum of 10 years of experience in journalism or external communications

Expertise in media outreach and campaigns, brand communications, news writing, and copyediting

Experience supervising and managing full-time staff, consultants, and vendors

Outstanding writing and public speaking skills, with an exceptional ability to communicate technical information and policy details to individuals from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds

Demonstrated proficiency in English writing and the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas in plain language

Knowledge of and the ability to execute communication campaigns in vernacular languages is a valuable asset

A background in transportation policy, environmental sciences, climate change mitigation, or energy conservation is highly preferred

Leadership or management experience in NGOs is strongly preferred