Content Writer & English Bengali Translator

Job Title: Content Writer & English–Bengali Translator

Location: Sovabazar, Kolkata (Hybrid/Offline preferred)
Organisation: Institute of NeuroDevelopment (IND)
Engagement: Project-Based with potential for long-term role
Department: Media / Founder’s Office

About IND

The Institute of NeuroDevelopment (IND) is a mission-driven organisation pioneering parent-led developmental transformation for children with neurodevelopmental challenges. Through structured systems like the Breakthrough Flightpath, IND brings together neuroscience, education, and implementation discipline to create life-changing outcomes for children and families.
As IND expands, it is developing a series of impact-driven books intended to inspire, educate, and deeply resonate with everyday parents across India. These books translate science into stories, clarity, and hope — and your writing will be central to this mission.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Content Writer & English–Bengali Translator who can support the Founder in researching, drafting, shaping, and translating a series of books.
This is not academic writing — it is storytelling, persuasion, human insight, and relatability.
You will work closely with the founder (Dr. Diptanshu Das), who will provide subject expertise, conceptual direction, and core insights. Your job is to turn those inputs into compelling narratives, clear explanations, and powerful messages.

Key Responsibilities

A. Writing, Drafting & Fine Tuning

• Assist in drafting chapters, refining narratives, and structuring long-form content.
• Convert complex concepts into simple, relatable stories for a common audience.
• Edit, improve, and polish written content to match IND’s voice and mission.
• Develop emotionally engaging storytelling, examples, analogies, and case narratives.

B. English–Bengali Translation

• Translate book chapters, scripts, and other materials between English ↔ Bengali with nuance, voice, and emotional fidelity.
• Ensure translations are culturally resonant for Bengali-speaking families.
• Maintain consistency in tone and style across both languages.

C. Research & Content Development

• Conduct research on themes related to parenting, child development, psychology, and human stories (depth guidance will be provided).
• Extract insights from discussions, transcripts, and voice notes from the founder.
• Support development of supplementary materials (exercises, prompts, stories).

D. Multi-Format Writing (Advantageous)

• Ability to write scripts for short-form and long-form video content.
• Support creation of social media posts, marketing content, and storytelling frameworks.
• Assist in developing visual storyboards for content where required.

Skills Required

Core Skills

• Strong storytelling ability
• Excellent command over English & Bengali (writing + translation)
• Ability to simplify and humanise complex ideas
• Strong editing and rewriting skills
• Ability to maintain voice consistency across large volumes of text
• Sensitivity to parent emotions, child development themes, and real-life narratives

Additional Advantages

• Experience in scriptwriting, social media writing, or marketing copy
• Ability to produce emotionally resonant content for the general public
• Exposure to book writing or long-form content development
• Familiarity with video transcripts, documentary-style narration, or podcast scripting

Who This Role Is For

• Writers who enjoy storytelling more than academic explanation
• Content creators comfortable writing for common people, not specialists
• Bilingual writers fluent in both English and Bengali
• Curious minds who like research, learning, and co-creating new intellectual frameworks
• Individuals who want to grow in book writing, narrative design, and developmental psychology communication
• People who value meaningful impact and want to be part of a mission-driven organisation

Preferred Experience

• Minimum 1–3 years in writing, translation, script development, media, marketing, or editorial roles
• Portfolio demonstrating long-form and/or narrative writing
• Experience with social media storytelling or human-interest writing is a strong plus

Growth Prospects at IND

This role offers exceptionally high growth potential:

• Opportunity to become a Lead Writer across books, courses, scripts, and major publications
• Deep mentorship directly from the Founder
• Be part of a transformative mission shaping India’s understanding of neurodevelopment
• Exposure to IND’s multi-format media, research, and content ecosystem
• Potential pathway to a permanent role in IND’s Media or Founder’s Office team
• Experience that elevates your profile as a writer, storyteller, and translator across India

Why This Role is Transformative

You will not just be writing —
you will be giving parents hope, clarity, and the strength to change their child’s life.Your words will shape understanding, create breakthroughs, and build a legacy of empowerment for families across India.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Current CTC. Expected CTC.
• Any links to work done by you that you would like to provide, details of your previous work

Experience:

• Translation: 1 year (Required)
• Creative writing: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Bengali (Required)
• English (Required)

Work Location: In person