Junior Program Manager

Location: Delhi NCR | Duration: 5 months

How India Lives (HIL)

Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)

literacy and practical skills in Indian newsrooms. This 5-month programme is aimed at

journalists, editors and media educators. It comprises several parts, including in-person

workshops, online sessions, one-to-one mentoring and newsroom visits.

Junior Program Manager

smooth execution of a newsroom training program. This role involves managing logistics,

coordinating communication with participants, and tracking their progress throughout the

program.

Ideal Candidate Profile

1-3 years of experience in program coordination, journalism, communications, or related

fields

Good organisational and time-management skills

• Comfortable with digital tools, including Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Meet, Forms)
• Strong people skills, especially in dealing with diverse groups remotely and in person
• Curiosity about journalism and AI tools is a plus
• This role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of journalism, training, and technology ideal for someone looking to grow in media program management
• Readiness to travel.
• While this is an operate-from-home position, the candidate should be based in Delhi NCR, where the core teams of HIL and GNI are based.

Key Responsibilities

• Cohort management

  : Serve as the primary point of contact for a cohort of about 50 journalists from across India.

• Online sessions

  : Schedule and manage weekly online sessions using Google Meet, ensuring participants and trainers have all necessary access and materials.

• Participant engagement

  : Maintain regular contact with participants to track story development, gather updates and offer basic logistical support.

• Progress tracking:

  Help monitor how participants are using AI tools in their reporting, with an emphasis on quantifying time saved and workflow improvements.

• Travel & accommodation

  : Coordinate hotel bookings and flight arrangements for participants traveling from outside Delhi for in-person sessions.

• Local logistics

  : Manage local transportation for participants between hotels and the training venues.

Compensation and contact

Compensation will be competitive, based on industry standards and candidate experience.

The starting date for the position is immediate.

hello@howindialives.com

‘Junior Program Manager’