Director, Branding and Communications

The Director of Branding & Communications at Teach For India is a visionary leader responsible for overseeing all branding, communications, media, and advocacy efforts. Reporting to the Senior Director, People, and managing a team of 10-12 members, you will play a critical role in ensuring the organization's mission and vision are effectively communicated to inspire action and engage key stakeholders. In this role, you will need to stay ahead of trends and integrate innovative ideas to elevate storytelling and enhance visibility. Your primary focus will be on increasing awareness for Teach For India's core Fellowship program, while also advocating for organizational priorities such as holistic leadership, child safety, and student partnerships. As a key ambassador for Teach For India, you will build and maintain relationships with media, external stakeholders, and partners. Collaborating with internal teams, you will work towards amplifying the organization's impact. Leading a dynamic Marketing & Communications team, you will ensure alignment with strategic goals and vision. The Branding and Communication team at Teach For India is instrumental in shaping the organization's perception internally and externally. Through compelling narratives and strategic initiatives, the team connects with diverse audiences to build trust, advocacy, and support for the mission of educational equity. Your responsibilities as the Director of Branding and Communications include setting and guiding the long-term vision for branding and communication strategy, increasing visibility for the Fellowship program, managing media relations, developing content and storytelling initiatives, overseeing digital presence and analytics, leading and mentoring the team, building strategic partnerships, and contributing to organizational decision-making. To excel in this role, you should possess exceptional communication skills, strategic leadership abilities, project and time management expertise, an entrepreneurial mindset, media relations expertise, creative aptitude, adaptability, and a deep alignment with Teach For India's mission. Preferred qualifications include at least 7 years of relevant work experience, an advanced degree in Communications or related field, sector knowledge in non-profit or education sectors, and demonstrated leadership capabilities. Join us at Teach For India to make a meaningful impact and drive change in educational equity.,