Internal Communication Specialist

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About Digital Nest

Digital Nest is Hyderabad’s award-winning, AI-powered edtech institute offering transformative programs in Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Video Editing, and Business Management. With over 11 years of excellence, 2000+ student placements, 20+ corporate MoUs, and a strong alumni network, we are redefining professional education through placement-driven, industry-integrated, and skill-based learning.

Role Overview

Internal Communications Specialist

The ideal candidate will craft impactful narratives around student success stories, trainer milestones, placement achievements, and cultural initiatives... ensuring that every message reinforces Digital Nest’s values, mission, and learning culture.

Key Responsibilities

1. Internal Communication Strategy

• Develop and manage a structured internal communication calendar covering academic updates, placement initiatives, student activities, and institutional announcements.

• Design communication flows that foster transparency, collaboration, and motivation among students, trainers, and staff.

• Partner with leadership and department heads to ensure strategic alignment in all internal messaging.

2. Content Development & Storytelling

• Create compelling internal content such as newsletters, circulars, announcements, event recaps, and academic updates.

• Develop storytelling pieces around student journeys... from enrollment to internship to successful placement... for internal and external amplification.

• Write and curate

  student testimonials

  ,

  trainer interviews

  , and

  success spotlights

  for use across communication channels and marketing collateral.

• Support brand tone consistency across all communication formats.

3. Placement Communication & Collaboration

• Work closely with the placement department to communicate recruitment drives, company tie-ups, and placement success updates.
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• Draft pre-placement and post-placement content such as company introductions, interview tips, drive announcements, and student success case studies.
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• Create internal recognition campaigns such as “Placed This Week” or “Recruiter of the Month.”

4. Student Activities & Engagement

• Collaborate with academic and events teams to plan and promote student-driven initiatives like workshops, fests, cultural events, guest lectures, and competitions.

• Create engaging pre-event and post-event communication (posters, mailers, captions, newsletters, etc.).

• Build community-driven engagement formats like “Student of the Month,” “Alumni Diaries,” and “Inside Digital Nest.”

• Capture feedback, quotes, and testimonials from students to highlight their learning experiences and growth stories.

5. Channel & Communication Management

• Manage all internal communication platforms, including WhatsApp groups, email newsletters, LMS notifications, and internal dashboards.

• Ensure consistent and timely delivery of communication materials across departments.

• Track communication reach, engagement, and response rates to refine strategy.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with the design and marketing teams to ensure all communication materials are visually and tonally aligned with brand guidelines.

• Partner with HR and Placement teams to communicate achievements, new initiatives, and team updates internally.

• Collaborate with alumni relations to gather placement and success stories for internal circulation.

Required Skills & Competencies

• 4-7 years of experience in Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, or Employer Branding.

• Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to craft messages that engage and inspire.

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience managing internal channels and newsletters.

• Familiarity with content design tools like Canva, Adobe Express, or similar.

• Strong organizational and coordination abilities to handle multiple communication threads.

• Prior experience in education, training, or student-facing environments is an advantage.

What You’ll Gain

• Opportunity to design and lead internal communications for one of Hyderabad’s top edtech institutions.

• Hands-on experience in student engagement, placement storytelling, and brand communication.

• A collaborative work culture where creativity, clarity, and impact are valued.

• Exposure to cross-departmental communication strategies influencing student culture, engagement, and placement outcomes.