Arthan Hiring Assistant Manager – Communications to Strengthen Climate Storytelling and Digital Engagement @Communications to Strengthen Climate Storytelling and Digital Engagement

Arthan, a leading social enterprise supporting India’s social impact sector, is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Manager – Communications. Based in New Delhi, this full-time, on-site role offers communications professionals an opportunity to shape how climate and development initiatives are communicated to partners, funders, and wider audiences.

The organisation is seeking a creative and strategic communicator with experience in content creation, digital communications, social media management, and visual storytelling. The successful candidate will play a central role in strengthening Arthan’s growing climate portfolio by translating complex development and sustainability work into engaging, accessible, and impactful communications.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, with immediate or early joining preferred.

About Arthan

Arthan is a Delhi-based social enterprise established in 2016 to strengthen the talent ecosystem within India’s social impact sector. The organisation partners with non-governmental organisations (NGOs), foundations, and social enterprises to support talent acquisition, organisational development, and thought leadership.

Over the years, Arthan has worked with hundreds of mission-driven organisations, helping them recruit experienced professionals while strengthening leadership capacity across the development sector.

As its climate portfolio continues to expand, Arthan is investing in strategic communications to increase the visibility, credibility, and impact of its work.

About the Assistant Manager – Communications Role

The Assistant Manager – Communications will lead communication activities across Arthan’s climate portfolio, ensuring that programmes, partnerships, campaigns, and events are presented through clear, engaging, and consistent storytelling.

Working closely with programme and partnership teams, the successful candidate will develop communication strategies, manage digital platforms, produce high-quality content, coordinate campaigns, and oversee visual branding.

The role is ideal for professionals who enjoy transforming technical climate and development topics into compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will oversee communications across multiple platforms and initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

Social Media Management

The role involves managing Arthan’s climate-related digital presence by:

• Developing and maintaining content calendars.
• Planning, scheduling, and publishing social media content.
• Managing audience engagement across platforms.
• Monitoring social media performance and analytics.
• Optimising content to improve reach and engagement.

Design and Visual Communication

Responsibilities include producing visually engaging communication materials while maintaining consistent branding.

Tasks include:

• Designing social media graphics.
• Creating presentations and reports.
• Developing infographics and newsletters.
• Producing event branding and promotional materials.
• Coordinating with external designers and vendors.
• Ensuring brand consistency across all communication assets.

Canva will serve as the primary design platform, while experience with Adobe Creative Suite or Figma will be considered an advantage.

Content Development and Storytelling

The Assistant Manager will create and edit content across multiple communication channels.

Responsibilities include:

• Writing website content.
• Producing blogs and newsletters.
• Developing case studies.
• Preparing reports and presentations.
• Writing scripts for short-form videos.
• Simplifying complex climate and development concepts into engaging narratives.

The role requires excellent writing skills and the ability to adapt communication styles for different audiences.

Campaigns and Strategic Communications

The successful applicant will support communication initiatives across organisational programmes and events.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and implementing communication campaigns.
• Supporting programme launches and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinating communications for webinars and events.
• Managing participant-facing communications.
• Developing event branding and communication materials.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external service providers to ensure successful event delivery.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Applicants should possess between three and six years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or a related discipline.

Required qualifications include:

• Strong English writing and editing skills.
• Experience managing social media platforms.
• Advanced Canva design skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to visual quality and brand consistency.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with additional expertise in the following areas will have an advantage:

• Climate, sustainability, or international development communications.
• Adobe Creative Suite or Figma.
• Video editing or motion graphics.
• Email marketing platforms such as MailerLite.
• Social media analytics tools, including Zoho.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

What Success Looks Like

Arthan expects the successful candidate to contribute to stronger organisational visibility and more effective communication across its climate portfolio.

Success in the role will include:

• Increasing the visibility and credibility of Arthan’s climate initiatives.
• Delivering engaging, timely, and high-quality content.
• Supporting successful communication campaigns and events.
• Strengthening collaboration across programme teams.
• Improving communication systems and workflows.
• Developing expertise across strategic communications, digital storytelling, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement.

Employment Details

Key information about the opportunity includes:

• Organisation: Arthan
• Position: Assistant Manager – Communications
• Location: New Delhi, India
• Employment type: Full-time
• Work schedule: Five days per week (on-site)
• Experience required: Three to six years
• Reporting to: Senior Manager – Communications
• Joining: Immediate or early joining preferred
• Salary: Commensurate with experience

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• Updated CV.
• Short cover note.
• Portfolio or samples of design work.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submissions are encouraged.

Arthan is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where professionals from all backgrounds are welcomed and supported.

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