Job Opening at IFA: Communication and Social Media Officer | Deadline: April 10, 2023 (CLOSED)

Can you write and design materials that speak about the work of an arts organisation?

Can you visualise and execute communication campaigns?

Does social media engagement sound exciting to you?

If your answer to the above questions is yes, you could be our
Communication and Social Media Officer. Apply now!

Deadline: Monday, April 10, 2023

India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) is looking for a Communication and Social Media Officer to design, write and make videos for the various communications needs that IFA has, focusing on the IFA Archive, fundraising communication, and social media. This role will report to the Executive Director (ED).

IFA is an independent, nationwide, not-for-profit, organisation that makes grants and implements projects across practice, research and education in the arts and culture in India. Since 1995, we have supported and implemented over 750 projects disbursing over Rs 34.75 crore (USD 4.20 million) across the country. To read more, click here

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conceptualise and design unique campaigns to help build audiences for fundraisers, special events and IFA Archive related outreach initiatives
  • Create various kinds of content for print and online media including video, audio, brochures, emailers, posters etc.
  • Drive the social media platforms at IFA and engage various audiences
  • Engage with the various teams at IFA to understand the communications needs and develop work collaboratively
  • Be a part of the larger IFA team, contribute through ideas, and take responsibilities for additional work as and when required

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Three years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and CorelDraw
  • Knowledge of video editing, with an ease in using video editing software such as Premiere Pro, Da Vinci Resolve
  • Experience with copywriting
  • A robust understanding of social media outreach, strategies and techniques
  • Ability to multitask with sharp deadlines
  • Excellent skills in English and one other Indian language 

LOCATION: Bangalore

REMUNERATION: Approximately Rs 6 lakh per annum depending on the candidate's skills and relevant work experience.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES:

Applications should include:

  • Covering letter, clearly stating interest in the role
  • Résumé, detailing previous experience
  • Portfolio of previous work across media. These could include brochures, posters, emailer, social media material, advertisement/announcement, audio-visual material, and websites. The portfolio can be PDFs, websites or any other online portfolio portals such as Behance. Instagram/Facebook pages will not be accepted as valid portfolios. Please mark the work separately for design and text.

Any application received without the above-mentioned documents will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed telephonically or on Zoom and then tested on copywriting and design skills. Professional references will be sought when the candidate is shortlisted. The selected candidate will be expected to join on or before May 15, 2023. 

Send your applications by email to contactus@indiaifa.org with the subject line: Application for Communication and Social Media Officer

Deadline: April 10, 2023