Communication Lead – STEP Karnataka

About Mantra4Change

A decade ago, Mantra4Change stepped into the education ecosystem with a vision to transform public education in India. We believe that in a unique nation like India, our approach to quality education cannot be exclusive of systemic reforms and collective action. We work with stakeholders in the system especially in positions of leadership to enable school improvement across the states we work with. A key question that drives us is – how might we enable enriching experiences for children at scale, with speed, and sustainably? Committed to enabling education leaders to drive sustainable improvements across 150,000 schools by 2025, we aim to ensure that every child has the skills and knowledge to thrive in an ever-evolving world.

Our Programs are designed to improve and impact critical challenges:

• at ground level like teacher capacity building – Transform
• at system level like empowering leaders with administrative and academic tools – Enable
• at ecosystem level by inspiring thought leaders and entrepreneurs to build a collective of changemakers – Inspire

Read more – www.mantra4change.org

About The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Communication Lead to join our Karnataka Programs Team. This role is crucial in effectively communicating program initiatives, engaging with stakeholders, and building strong relationships within the Karnataka region.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Creation and Management:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy for the Karnataka Programs Team.
• Create engaging content in Kannada, including press releases, articles, social media posts, and newsletters.
• Develop and maintain a content calendar to ensure timely and consistent communication.
• Manage the production of multimedia content, such as videos and infographics.
• Translation and Localization:
• Translate program materials and communications from English to Kannada and vice versa.
• Ensure accurate and culturally appropriate translation of all content.
• Adapt communication materials to suit the specific needs of the target audience.
• Monitoring and Evaluation:
• Track and analyze the impact of communication efforts.
• Collect feedback from stakeholders to improve future communication strategies.
• Use data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of communication campaigns.
• Event Coordination
• Coordinate and plan organization-hosted events, online or in-person, ensuring seamless execution and a memorable experience for participants.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams/organizations to organize events that align with Mantra4Change’s mission and vision.

Experience & Competencies Required

• Must have 1-2 years of experience in communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in Kannada and English.
• Must have strong understanding of the cultural nuances and regional context of Karnataka.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and content management systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must have passion for social impact and community development.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work closely with different education organizations globally and in India.
• Exposure to the field in different locations in India.
• Learning and development support to build capacity.
• 24 paid leave and 12 calendar holidays.
• Medical insurance – individual and dependents.
• One menstruation leave each month for women employees.
• L&D fun to pursue learning opportunities related to jobs.

Remuneration: An annual CTC of INR 4 Lakhs onwards (depending on competency and experience)

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka (need to travel if required)