Research Associate

Job Title:

Research Associate – Narrative & Media Studies

Organization:

Centre for Hindu Identity Studies (CHIS)

Location:

Delhi

Type:

Full-time | Fellowship or 1-Year Contract (renewable)

Role Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and culturally aware Research Associate with a background in Mass Communication or Journalism to help drive CHIS’s media engagement, narrative strategy, and content research initiatives. The role involves a mix of research, storytelling, media critique, and civilizational thinking, with a strong focus on reframing narratives about Hindu identity, dharma, family, gender, and society.

Key Responsibilities:

Research & Content Development

• Conduct media and discourse analysis (TV, OTT, news, social media) from an Indic civilizational lens.
• Research and co-author articles, policy briefs, or whitepapers related to narrative shifts, public discourse, and perception management.
• Track and document trends in representation of Hindu identity, family, gender, and dharma in mainstream and alternative media.

Storytelling & Media Output

• Develop narrative-based content: short explainer articles, media commentaries, opinion columns, podcast scripts, and storyboards.
• Assist in scripting and curating high-impact visual content (reels, YouTube shorts, documentaries, infographics).
• Work closely with the Narrative Lab team to create accessible and culturally resonant media.

Collaborations & Outreach

• Liaise with journalists, influencers, and scholars to amplify research in popular formats.
• Support in organizing media workshops, narrative retreats, or panel discussions.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, or a related field.
• Strong research and analytical skills with a flair for storytelling.
• Familiarity with Hindu cultural and civilizational discourse (or a willingness to engage deeply).
• Experience in writing media critiques, or cultural commentary (or a willingness to learn).
• Comfort working across formats – text, script, digital, podcast, or video.
• Basic digital media production (Canva, podcast editing, video scripting) is a plus.

Preferred Traits:

• Deep curiosity about Indic knowledge systems, gender & law, or media ethics.
• Comfort engaging in ideological discourse with balance and clarity.
• Ability to simplify complex ideas into youth-accessible formats.

What You Get:

• Opportunity to shape civilizational narratives for the next generation.
• Mentorship from scholars, legal experts, and cultural thinkers.
• Platform to publish and showcase your work in mainstream and academic forums.
• Stipend/Salary based on experience and project involvement.

Job Types: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person