Media and Communications Associate
Job Summary
The Media and Communication Associate lead the organization’s digital and social media presence, driving visibility and engagement across platforms. The role focuses on developing platform-specific content and shaping compelling digital narratives. This includes overseeing content creation, social media strategy, digital campaigns, and performance tracking.
Key Responsibilities
1. Social media
- Create and maintain social media content calendar across platforms
- Ensure brand voice consistency across all digital touchpoints
- Write engaging, brand-aligned copy and coordinate on appropriate visuals with the design team
- Create and script engaging short form video content to increase audience engagement.
- Lead digital campaigns from ideation to reporting
- Engage with the SGB community
2. Media Relations
- Maintain and update a database of media organizations and journalists (print, web, visual).
- Build professional relationships with journalists and media outlets.
- Monitor media coverage of relevant issues and share insights internally.
- Draft press statements and features for regional publications.
3. Analytics
- Analyse audience insights to inform content strategy
- Present actionable recommendations to leadership
- Monitor competitor and sector communication trends
4. Communications Strategy
- Support the development of integrated communications strategies
- Ensure alignment between digital, media, and on-ground programming
- Safeguard brand positioning and messaging consistency
5. Key Skills and Competencies
- Strong writing and editing skills across formats (press releases, newsletters, social media)
- Ability to develop and manage communication materials
- Proficiency in digital tools for website and social media management
- Strong media and stakeholder relationship-building skills
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities
- Good to have: Basic video editing and reel creation skills
Impact of the Role
This position plays a vital role in shaping the public image of the organization, amplifying its voice, and ensuring consistent, professional communication across platforms.
Persons Specification
● Proven experience working in a communications capacity, ideally for an international organization
● Exceptional research and analytical skills
● An excellent communicator with strong verbal, writing and interpersonal skills
● Rigorous attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy
Job Title Media and Communication Associate
Nature of Employment Full-time, Probation - 6 months
Reporting to Media and Communication Manager
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.