Communications Specialist

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Role Overview:

Shiv Nadar School is seeking a detail-oriented and creative professional to join our Core Team.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with a sharp design eye, solid team management experience, and hands-on proficiency with modern tools like Canva, AI-based platforms, and ERP systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Production & Delivery

• Create, review, creative collaterals, newsletters, websites, brochures, and supervise internal communication.

• Work closely with campus teams and internal stakeholders to gather inputs and turn them into content and visuals.

• Maintain a strong and unified brand voice and visual identity across all materials.

Team & Workflow Management

• Manage and coordinate a team of content writers, designers, and freelancers to ensure timely delivery of projects.

• Actively mentor and upskill team members on design tools, content trends, and AI platforms.

• Oversee daily operations of the creative function—briefs, approvals, timelines, and feedback cycles.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with departments across all campuses to ensure accurate representation of events, achievements, and initiatives.

• Act as the central point of contact for all communication and design-related requests.

• Translate campus-specific needs into polished final outputs without losing brand integrity.

Design & Merchandise Execution

• Lead design efforts using Canva and guide the team on layout, formatting, and asset creation.

• Drive the execution of merchandise—T-shirts, stationery, event collaterals—ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.

• Support on-ground events with banners, invites, signage, and presentation materials.

Tool Usage & Content Management

• Use AI tools like Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, and Midjourney to enhance visual and copy output.

• Navigate ERP systems for workflow tracking, feedback loops, and documentation.

• Monitor and report on basic content performance (engagement, post reach, etc.) to support ongoing refinement.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Design, or a related field.

• Experience: 10+ years in communication and content delivery roles, with experience managing creative teams

Required Skills:

• Proficient in Canva and familiar with Adobe Creative Suite.

• Working knowledge of AI tools for visual and copy content.

• Exposure to ERP platforms for workflow, project management skills are preferred.

• Solid understanding of social media and content formatting best practices.

• Ability to juggle multiple deliverables with strong attention to detail.

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working across teams.

• Clear communicator with a proactive, solution-driven approach.

• Reliable, organized, and focused on execution.