Executive, Communications

Location: Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP), Hauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi, India

About ISPP

The Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) is India’s first and only policy school dedicated to public policy, design, and management, aiming to create future policy leaders equipped to drive impactful change.

Role Overview

The Executive, Communications, will be responsible for developing and implementing ISPP’s communication strategy. This role will focus on shaping ISPP’s narrative in the public policy sector, improving internal communication, and increasing the institution’s visibility with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Internal

Communication

• Design and execute a structured internal communication plan to improve coordination across policy-focused teams and departments.
• Facilitate effective information flow between leadership, faculty, staff, and students to foster engagement and transparency on policy initiatives.
• Lead the creation and distribution of internal newsletters, memos, and intranet content to ensure all stakeholders are informed about policy-related developments.

External Communication & Public Policy Messaging

• Oversee ISPP’s public positioning through strategic messaging, emphasizing public policy thought leadership across digital and traditional platforms.
• Craft compelling content, including policy briefs, thought leadership articles, press releases, blogs, and speeches tailored to public policy audiences1.
• Manage ISPP’s social media presence, website content, and digital outreach to strengthen the institution’s voice in public policy debates.
• Build and maintain relationships with media, policy experts, academic institutions, and public sector stakeholders to enhance ISPP’s influence in policy discourse.

Policy Event Communication

• Lead communication planning for ISPP’s policy events, such as policy dialogues, workshops, and conferences, ensuring effective messaging and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop targeted communication strategies for engaging with policy alumni, donors, policymakers, and academic partners.

Reputation and Policy Discourse Management

• Monitor public perception of ISPP’s policy work and proactively address misinformation or challenges to the institution’s policy reputation.
• Manage crisis communication protocols related to public policy issues to safeguard ISPP’s standing.

Qualifications & Skills

• 2 – 3 years of experience in communications, public affairs, or public policy, preferably in higher education, think tanks, or research organizations.
• Strong experience in internal and external communications within the public policy sector.
• Exceptional writing and editorial skills, with a deep understanding of policy discourse and public affairs.
• Proficiency in digital communication, content strategy, and social media management for policy audiences.
• Ability to engage with media, policymakers, and academic stakeholders in the public policy arena.
• Strategic mindset with strong execution skills in a fast-paced, policy-driven environment.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Should be willing to do hands-on work.

Why Join ISPP?

• Be part of a pioneering institution shaping India’s policy landscape.
• Work in an intellectually stimulating and mission-driven environment focused on public policy.
• Engage with leading policy experts, academics, and industry leaders.
• Lead communication strategies that shape public policy discourse at a national level.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• 2 - 4 years of experience in communications, public affairs, or public policy, preferably in higher education, think tanks, or research organizations.

Strong experience in internal and external communications within the public policy sector.
Exceptional writing and editorial skills, with a deep understanding of policy discourse and public affairs.Proficiency in digital communication, content strategy, and social media management for policy audiences.Ability to engage with media, policymakers, and academic stakeholders in the public policy arena.Strategic mindset with strong execution skills in a fast-paced, policy-driven environment.Excellent project management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Language:

• Fluent English (Required)

Work Location: In person