Communications Intern (Media)

At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we don’t stand for!) as an employer. So, if the below description strikes a chord, we would love to hear from you!

At CEEW, we build careers in public policy

• We offer strong visionary leadership – with emphasis on research and impact at scale
• We actively promote leadership by initiative
• We celebrate talent and ambition
• You will be surrounded by smart people who will challenge you and help you grow
• You will learn faster than your peers in other organisations
• Curiosity and irreverence, as well as responsibility, come together at CEEW
• You will get best-in-market remuneration
• We provide a safe space for all
• At CEEW, your life is your example for others

Designation offered
Communications Intern (Media)

Reporting to
Communications Specialist

Focus Area
Outreach

Duration
3-6 months

Location
New Delhi

Purpose

To support the Communications team on a range of communication activities including, but not limited to, keeping a tab on CEEW’s media mentions, analysing the media outreach of the peers on a monthly basis, understanding the media landscape and outreach, performing secondary research in comms, and other key institutional tasks. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public relations. CEEW invites applications from budding communication professionals who have prior experience in creative writing, PR, and design and who have a keen interest in media in the public policy sector. The candidate should be solution-oriented, detail-oriented and committed to adhering to timelines. In addition to the duties and responsibilities below, the individual should be prepared, as and when necessary, to take on additional responsibilities.

Deliverables and Responsibilities

• Support the Communications team in keeping a close tab on the developments in the media - understanding the journalist and peer landscape.
• Monitor the media, including newspapers, magazines, journals, broadcasts, newswires, social media sites and blogs, for opportunities.
• Conducting a strategic analysis of media coverage for CEEW and peers on a monthly basis, designing high-impact collaterals for internal/external events and social media.
• Support the communications team in maintaining media databases, creating new databases, and proofreading and editing key documents.

Selection Criteria

• Master's/Bachelor's degree in development communications, journalism, PR and related disciplines.

Work experience and other skills

• A go getter attitude!
• 0-1-year experience in public relations, media outreach, and strategic coverage analysis
• Prior experience in creative writing/copywriting, editing, designing, secondary research and coordination
• A strong aesthetic sense and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills — spoken and written English language skills, and a reasonable grasp of spoken and written Hindi
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively
• Ability to adhere to (and manage multiple) timelines
• Familiar with AI-based tools for communication (desirable but not essential)

CEEW operates in a dynamic environment and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in undertaking a variety of tasks.

Compensation

Competitive compensation – commensurate to the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by the industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.

Application

CEEW is an equal-opportunity employer and the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the earliest possible.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We appreciate your interest.