Impact Storytelling (Core Focus)
● Seek out and shape authentic stories that reflect the impact of waste management on lives and communities.
● Translate challenges in waste management into narratives that inform, inspire, and engage.
● Conduct interviews with waste workers, partners, and stakeholders to capture diverse voices and lived realities.
● Write human-centered stories for reports, social media, newsletters, project briefs, and campaigns.
● Experiment with different formats. Profiles, blogs, photo essays, case studies, and short scripts.
Field Engagement
● Spend time on-ground to observe and document daily realities of Waste Management.
● Ensure stories are empathetic, respectful, and ethically sound.
Data & Insights (Support Function)
● Work with data and program teams to include facts and figures that strengthen storytelling.
● Use data as supporting evidence, while keeping the human narrative at the center.
Collaboration & Outreach
● Partner with design/media teams to visually bring stories to life.
● Support project communication by contributing compelling written content to reports and presentations.
Technical Skills
● Writing and editing tools like Google Docs, MS Word, Grammarly.
● Presentation tools like Google Slides/PowerPoint, Canva.
● Familiarity with blogs like WordPress/Medium, social media publishing.
● Basic data representation like charts/infographics.
Personal Qualities
● Empathy and social awareness
● Curiosity: A drive to ask, dig, and uncover hidden and overlooked narratives.
● Vigour: Persistence and energy to capture stories even in challenging field contexts.
● Attention to Detail: Commitment to accuracy and nuance in every story.
● Strong written and verbal communication
● Collaborative work style with the ability to work independently when needed
Education:
● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Behavioral Science, Psychology, Mass Media & Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields.
● Applicants with proven writing experience and a strong storytelling portfolio in development or creative fields will also be considered.
Personal Qualities
● Empathy and social awareness
● Curiosity: A drive to ask, dig, and uncover hidden and overlooked narratives.
● Vigour: Persistence and energy to capture stories even in challenging field contexts.
● Attention to Detail: Commitment to accuracy and nuance in every story.
● Strong written and verbal communication
● Collaborative work style with the ability to work independently when needed
Knowledge Required
● Familiarity with development sector communication best practices
● Understanding of sustainability and circular economy concepts
● Contemporary economic and political awareness to contextualise stories within broader societal shifts
● Awareness of global narratives influencing waste, climate action, and social inclusion
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher
Pay: ₹25,729.79 - ₹34,919.78 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Internet reimbursement
- Leave encashment
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person