Program Associate - Core Communications

About us
WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.
Know more: https://wri-india.org/ 

Job Highlight:

You will help tell the story of WRI India’s impact through short-form videos and engaging social media content that strengthens our brand and expands our reach.

How Your Day Will Pan Out:

Create videos that convey the impact of our work through storytelling (40%)

• Conceptualise short videos based on our work
• Read reports/blogs to create short scripts for explainer videos
• Shoot and edit 1-3 minute videos and reels based on our work
• Support teams in editing videos, and creating shorter clips from existing videos

Enhance engagement and content across social media channels (30%)

• Monitor posts for comments and mentions across platforms
• Support the social media team as needed with content curation and editing
• Bring creative thinking to improve social media content across platforms

Other (30%)

• Support team members with basic content writing and editing
• Support with team coordination and event logistics
• Create basic graphics on Canva

​What You Will Need:

• 2 - 5 years of relevant experience
• Excellent English writing skills
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro is a must
• Experience in videography and photography
• Knowledge of Canva is an advantage

Potential Salary and Benefits: INR 950000 to 1200000

Salary shall be commensurate with experience, skills, and internal parity. WRI India offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Location: Mumbai / Bangalore

Duration: 1 Year(Extendable based on performance and project requirements)

Start date: As soon as possible

List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should apply online at www.wri.org/careers. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered. Only select applicants will be contacted for interview. There will be a writing test conducted with final candidates. Please do not contact program staff directly for this position.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India

WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.

Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Click Here

People-centric to the core:

We keep our people at the center of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.

Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:

Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs

Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member

Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance

Health & Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle

Flexible work schedule: Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job

Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities

Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.

Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.

Equal employment @WRI India

We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, or disability.