Who are we?
ShikshaLokam is an NGO founded under the aegis of Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives. As an education leadership catalyst, the organisation co-creates continuous learning and improvement programs and solutions for education leaders, along with government functionaries and civil society organisations.
ShikshaLokam orchestrates the coming together of diverse actors – government, civil society, market players, academia – towards public school improvement programs led by education leaders themselves. This accelerates collective action for education system transformation at scale, with speed and sustainably.
As a co-builder of Shikshagraha, a people-powered movement for education equity, ShikshaLokam orchestrates collaboration across government, civil society, philanthropy, and communities to strengthen leadership ecosystems across geographies. Since 2017, the approach has catalysed over 2 million micro-improvements across 27 states and union territories.
What would you do?
The Lead- Communications will be part of the Strategic Communications team at ShikshaLokam. They will own the creation of stories and messages to amplify the idea of education leadership, collective action and micro-improvements – and how they are critical to sustainable improvements in the education system. They will amplify ShikshaLokam’s efforts by creating compelling narratives, identifying publishing & speaking opportunities, recognition platforms and managing these relationships effectively. The team uses AI extensively across research, writing, design and everyday workflows, and we are looking for someone who is keen to do the same.
The responsibilities would involve but are not limited to:
Impact Communication: Collect and compile information from the team to write stories, articles, reports, op-eds, press releases, and blogs for digital and print channels.
Awards: Identify award opportunities for the organisation and the leadership; draft applications and manage relationships with the respective institutions.
Speaking Opportunities: Secure and manage speaking opportunities for organisation leadership at external events; develop talking points and communication messages for the spokespeople.
Knowledge Management: Continuously build communications assets, including a photo, story, and video bank for use by all teams
Support to the team: Support the team on-ground at events, podcasts, etc.
What do we offer?
Range of evangelising channels to experiment with, and build your storytelling skills
Entrepreneurial work environment, with a wide canvas to innovate
Empathetic, inclusive culture to grow and thrive in
Hybrid work model (3/5 days a week from office)
Who are we looking for?
A bachelor’s degree in English, marketing, communication, or journalism
3-5 years of work experience in PR/ communication/ journalism/ advertising/ content creation
Capability and comfort working with ambiguity and in a fast-paced, rigorous environment
Willingness to learn, research (for narrative building) and innovate
Excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills
Capability to manage self and time
Comfort and facility with technology
Domain knowledge of education and/or education leadership; non-profits is desirable, but not mandatory
Active use of, and genuine interest in, AI tools for research, writing, design and day-to-day workflows, with the judgement to review, refine and own the final output
Job Location
Bengaluru | Hybrid
Remuneration
INR 6-9 Lakhs per annum (depending on experience)
Who are we?
ShikshaLokam is an NGO founded under the aegis of Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives. As an education leadership catalyst, the organisation co-creates continuous learning and improvement programs and solutions for education leaders, along with government functionaries and civil society organisations.
As a co-builder of Shikshagraha, a people-powered movement for education equity, ShikshaLokam orchestrates collaboration across government, civil society, philanthropy, and communities to strengthen leadership ecosystems across geographies. Since 2017, the approach has catalysed over 2 million micro-improvements across 27 states and union territories.
InvokED is ShikshaLokam’s global dialogue on education leadership. Over five editions, it has brought together policymakers, practitioners, researchers, philanthropists, youth leaders and innovators to exchange ideas, spark partnerships and advance collective action for public education. The sixth edition, InvokED 6.0, is now in the making.
What would you do?
The Intern – Communications will be part of the Communications team at ShikshaLokam for a period of six months, working on InvokED 6.0 from the build-up to the event and its follow-through. They will create content and designs that promote the dialogue, keep our audiences and our own team engaged, and help the event run smoothly. The team uses AI extensively across research, writing, design and everyday workflows, and we are looking for someone who is keen to do the same.
The responsibilities would involve but are not limited to:
Content for promotion: Create content to promote InvokED 6.0 across channels, including social media posts, speaker and session announcements, blogs and short videos.
Mails and emailers: Draft and send invitations, emailers, reminders and follow-ups to speakers, participants and partners.
Design collaterals: Design collaterals for the event and its promotion (social media creatives, banners, standees, presentations, agenda and speaker cards, etc.).
Social media management: Plan, schedule and post InvokED content, track engagement and respond to the community.
Internal engagement: Keep the internal team informed and involved through regular updates, countdowns and engagement activities.
Website coordination: Coordinate with the website team for timely updates to the InvokED microsite (speakers, agenda, resources).
Database management: Build and maintain databases of invitees, speakers, registrations and outreach, and keep them accurate and up to date.
Event day support: Support the team on the event days with on-ground communications, live social media coverage and coordination with photo and video teams.
Post-event collaterals and assets: Create post-event content such as thank-you emails, session highlights, photo and video assets, and reports, and organise them for future use.
Who are we looking for?
Graduates with 0-1 years of experience in communications, media, design or a related field
Strong writing skills in English; ability to write clear emails and engaging social media copy
Well-versed in graphic design tools (Canva) and video editing tools
Have an eye for aesthetics and know how to enhance the look and feel of collaterals
Familiarity with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, X and YouTube)
Strong time management and communication skills
Experience of product management in the context of project management/program (management would be an added advantage)
Comfort with spreadsheets and attention to detail while handling data
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Comfort with ambiguity: the ability to navigate and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
Willingness to learn, research and innovate, and comfort with technology; active use of, and genuine interest in, AI tools (Claude Code)
Availability for the full six months, including the event days
Job Location
Bengaluru | Hybrid (2-3 days from office)
Remuneration