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Assistant Manager- Communication & Content Creation
Communication · Pune (Maharashtra) · Posted 2026-09-01
Jaljeevika is looking for a creative, articulate and development-oriented communication professional to lead the organisation's communication, content creation and programme documentation from its Pune head office. This is a role for someone who can go beyond producing content — someone who can understand development work, identify the story within it, communicate it with clarity, and create narratives that connect people, programmes and impact.
Location & Travel
- Pune, Maharashtra — head office
- Travel to programme locations for field documentation, photography, video production, interviews and story development
Educational Qualification:
- A postgraduate or graduate degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Media & Communication, Development Communication, Strategic Communication or a related discipline
Experience
- Minimum three years of relevant professional experience, with a strong portfolio in communication, content creation, development communication, corporate or organisational communication, media, or documentation
- Strong experience in writing, editing, storytelling and documentation is essential
- Experience with the relevant tools and software
- Experience with development organisations, NGOs, social enterprises, CSR organisations or mission-driven institutions will be an advantage
Communication & Content
- Develop high-quality written content for organisational and programme communication
- Write and edit newsletters, reports, articles, blogs, website content, brochures, presentations and social media content
- Translate complex development interventions, technical knowledge and field experience into clear, accessible narratives
- Develop communication plans and content calendars at organisational and programme level
- Maintain consistency in Jaljeevika's tone, messaging and visual identity across platforms
- Support communication around campaigns, events, programmes, partnerships and organisational milestones
Storytelling & Documentation
- Identify strong stories of change, innovation, leadership and impact from Jaljeevika's field programmes
- Conduct field visits and document people, communities, interventions and outcomes through interviews, written stories, photography and video
- Develop case studies, human-interest stories, success stories, field narratives and impact stories
- Work closely with programme teams to understand the substance behind the numbers, and convert field experience into meaningful stories
- Build and maintain an organised repository of photographs, videos, stories, publications and other communication assets
- Ensure programme achievements and community voices are documented accurately and ethically
Digital & Visual Communication
- Create engaging content for social media and digital platforms
- Conceptualise short videos, reels, photo stories, infographics and other multimedia content
- Coordinate with designers, photographers, videographers and external communication partners as required
- Support website content development and regular updates
- Track engagement and learn from communication performance to improve future content
Organisational Communication
- Support development of annual reports, programme publications, organisational profiles, proposals and donor-facing communication materials
- Support leadership and programme teams with presentations, speeches, talking points and key messages
- Document organisational events, meetings, field visits and institutional milestones
- Strengthen Jaljeevika's public identity and visibility through consistent, high-quality communication
What We Are Looking For:
- Excellent command of written and spoken English; strong Hindi communication and writing will be an advantage
- Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading and storytelling abilities
- Ability to simplify complex ideas without losing their meaning
- Strong understanding of audience, narrative and communication strategy
- Curiosity to understand people, communities, ecosystems and development issues
- Ability to independently research, interview, write and develop stories
- Strong visual sense, and an understanding of photography, video and digital storytelling
- Proficiency in digital content tools and software packages
- Ability to work closely with programme, technical and leadership teams
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Willingness to travel to rural and field locations for documentation
Remuneration:
₹42,000 per month
The Right Person for This Role:
We are looking for someone who can listen deeply, observe carefully, ask good questions and write exceptionally well. Someone who can visit a village, speak to a farmer or fisher, understand what has changed, find the human story behind the intervention, and communicate it in a way that makes people care. If you believe communication is not merely about creating content but about making development visible, understandable and meaningful, this role could be for you.