Communications Coordinator

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level communications professional wanting to build their strategic communications skills and contribute in a meaningful way.

We’re a growing Communications team in Climate Group’s India office, with a strong ambition to tell the climate story in the most impactful way possible.

On a typical day, you’ll curate and implement outreach plans, lead on creative outputs, and contribute to strategy and messaging – all within a collaborative and supportive environment. Our programmatic portfolio on energy, heavy industry, food, government and policy, and transport too is exciting and growing, offering plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

About Climate Group

Climate Group drives climate action. Fast. Our goal is a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with greater prosperity for all.

We focus on systems with the highest emissions and where our networks have the greatest opportunity to drive change. We do this by building large and influential networks and holding organisations accountable, turning their commitments into action.

We share what we achieve together to show more organisations what they could do. We are an international non-profit organisation, founded in 2004, with offices in London, Amsterdam, Beijing, New Delhi and New York.

Climate Group is an international organisation, and we want to reflect that in our staff. People who work for us, and people who apply, need to feel heard, safe, and included. That is why we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion throughout our application process and in our offices. We welcome applicants that are diverse in terms of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective.

About the role

This is a key role in the strategic Communications team in India. The selected candidate will join us at an exciting time, as we aim to build-up the team and its portfolio.

Key responsibilities will include:

Content creation (70%)

• Coordinate and develop engaging content across social media, blogs, videos, and other formats to strengthen our brand presence.
• Translate knowledge products into accessible stories that connect with diverse audiences and amplify our impact.
• Manage editorial and project calendars to ensure timely delivery of communications.
• Curate and execute content plans around key national and international days, enhancing visibility of our mission.
• Maintain regular posting cadence to amplify our visibility on owned social media platforms like LinkedIn.
• Champion best practices in social media, including creative repurposing of content for maximum reach. Keep updated on social media good practices and repurposing content in different formats (like carousels).
• Edit and refine reports, briefs, and publications.
• Oversee updates to our India webpages and produce social media toolkits that support campaigns and initiatives.
• Track, analyse, and report on digital performance to inform data-driven improvements.
• Ensure all communication materials adhere to brand guidelines (logos, colours, messaging), standard templates and tone of voice.
• Maintain a repository of facts, references, and stories to strengthen messaging.
• Coordinate content contributions for newsletters on behalf of the India team.

Communication strategy implementation (20%)

• Plan and maintain India office’s visibility through owned social media to amplify our work in the region.
• Understand India office’s communications plans/ strategies, objectives and desired outcomes and co-develop dissemination plans for projects with the Senior Communications Manager.
• Lead on assigned communications tasks and provide tactical support for key campaign pushes and events.
• Work in and across key Climate Group programme teams, identify linkages that can be crafted into strong, compelling storytelling.
• Advise programmes team on communications objectives and tactics where relevant for stronger communications delivery.
• Support the development of reports, briefings and case studies to augment our knowledge output.
• Develop outreach material for events and support on event logistics.
• Be the focal point in coordinating with vendors, including designers, and feed-in ideas for design where relevant.
• Support the Senior Communications Manager in ensuring adherence to established protocols and procedures and advise India programme teams to retain synergy.
• Deputise for the Senior Communications Manager, as and when required.

Administration (10%)

• Ensuring efficient management of logos, images and all digital assets
• Planning agendas for meetings, writing-up action points and driving those forward
• Liaise with our global offices, where relevant.
• Keeping up to date on relevant issues/policies.

About you

You have a drive to tell stories that can make a difference. In this role, you’ll craft compelling content, lead communications outputs and support strategic communications that inspire action and build community. We’re looking for someone who is a team player, can multi-task seamlessly, brings fresh ideas to the table, and has strong analytical and demonstrated storytelling skills to translate complex information into powerful narratives.

We value strengths and the desire to learn – if you meet the majority of the criteria listed below, please apply.

Essential:

• Excellent understanding of integrated, multi-channel communications, including different social media platforms.
• Excellent written and proofreading skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to process and build-up knowledge and expertise in communicating technical issues relating to climate change.
• Strong organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Proactive, innovative approach and ability to reprioritise in response to changing priorities. Ability to identify where support is needed and comfortable delivering an administrative workload alongside more strategic activity.
• Good cultural awareness and understanding of how communication approaches may differ depending on target audience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a good team player, with the ability to work independently, as well as effectively with others.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Strong visual design and aesthetics, including experience with Canva and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Excellent knowledge of climate change and linked issues.
• Good knowledge of how large businesses function.
• Good knowledge of media functioning or contacts in the Indian media.

Our location

You will be employed at our Delhi office and enjoy the benefits of flexible and hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Occasional travel might be required.

What we offer

Our people are at the heart of what we do. You’ll be joining a global community of bold, ambitious doers who are committed to driving climate action fast.

This is a fixed-term 12-month position with the possibility of renewal. The salary offered is ₹6,95,800 to ₹8,50,000 per annum, based on experience.

Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about your preferred ways of working and if we can make it work for the role and within the team then we will.

In addition to the rewards you’ll find from working with friendly, passionate people who’ll challenge and help you grow, we offer a fantastic benefits package:

• 25 days’ leave per annum
• Long-service holiday bonus of an additional day after three and six years’ service
• Paid leave for volunteering, moving house and getting married
• Reimbursement for private medical insurance
• Monthly wellbeing allowance
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Gratuity benefit
• Comprehensive learning and development initiatives to help you reach your full potential.

Apply now

Submit your application now using the ‘Apply for this job’ button.

Applications for this position should come in the form of a CV and one-page cover letter, including how your experience, skills and knowledge relate to the competencies outlined above.

If you need any further information, require the job advert in an accessible format, or need additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Avantika Shrivastava, Senior Communications Manager, ashrivastava@climategroup.org.

midnight on Tuesday 16

The requisite eligibility criteria, or work visa to work in India are a requirement for this position and no relocation and/or sponsorship costs will be borne by Climate Group.