Media and Communications Intern
The Media and Communications intern would be responsible for handling SGB’s social media presence online. The role requires an understanding of adapting to changing algorithms online, working with the news development cycle, and being able to communicate to a young adult audience, aged 18 to 30.
Key Responsibilities:
- A love and flair for social media, ideally a high personal use. The candidate likely uses social media on a daily basis to keep informed.
-Ability to plan social media calendars and write short-form content.
- Ability to create quick, snappy reels for a young adult audience, ideally with experience editing reels on the phone
- An artistic eye and a love for mobile photography for Instagram Stories, etc.
- An interest in representing the institute SGB on social media public interactions/comments and act as a bridge for public communication with the institution
- Ability to coordinate with multiple teams, like Programmes, Design, and Video teams, for social media productions
- Familiarity with platforms like Instagram, Twitter/X, Linked In, Facebook, Buffer, and others
Qualifications:
- Demonstrable experience in social media content creation and video editing
Nature of Employment 6 months - Internship
Reporting to Media and Communications Associate
Location Science Gallery Bengaluru, Bellary Road (next to IVRI)
Work Hours Wednesday to Sunday; we are a small team of an institution in the establishment phase and therefore looking for people who are able to work flexibly. Late-nights, holiday and weekend work may be required.
Applying for the post:
To apply, please send an email to jobs@bengaluru.sciencegallery.com
• The subject line of the email must carry the job title to which you are applying.
• Please attach (1) a resume and (2) a brief covering letter stating your suitability for the position, keeping in mind the specifications mentioned above. Emails not adhering to the above specifications will be rejected.
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Response
All applications will be considered with respect to the criteria outlined in the person specification. Personal enquiries on application status will not be entertained. No feedback will be provided at any stage of the application. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted via email.