Manager - Content Writer

WHERE DOES THIS ROLE FIT IN THE BIG PICTURE? We are seeking a skilled and creative Content Writer to support the System Adoption department in positioning Medha as a thought partner and innovator in strengthening education systems and improving youth employability outcomes. This role will focus on translating program insights, faculty learnings, and innovation stories into clear, compelling, and well-structured content for diverse audiences, including funders, policymakers, and ecosystem partners. The Content Writer will play a key role in developing high-quality written materials across reports, digital platforms, event collaterals, award submissions, and media-facing content. Through strong storytelling and attention to detail, the role will help ensure that the organisation’s work is communicated effectively and recognized as a model of change within the skilling and education ecosystem. WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR? Content Development & Storytelling • Identify story leads from the field areas and travel to conduct interviews to write and publish compelling, data-informed, and SEO-friendly blog stories as per the content strategy. • Develop content for event promotional collateral, press releases, and record event details. • Develop content for program marketing and social media campaigns that position state departments as leaders. • Work across the organization to deliver quality one-pagers, project impact, quarterly, and annual reports, blogs, white papers, case studies, newsletters, and social media content. Collaboration & Leadership • Manage internal designers and writers, as well as external vendors, writers, and agencies. • Collaborate with research, product, and program teams to translate complex insights into accessible narratives. • Collaborate with the central MarCom team and cross-functional departments to ensure consistent messaging. • Support donor communications by contributing to donor reports and pitch decks with strong narratives and success stories. Capacity Building • Build the organization's capacity as writers for socials, blogs, reports, and newsletters. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR? The ideal candidate has the following capabilities: • Can collect stories from cross-functional teams and verify them for further development. • Can plan and manage a story repository that aligns with the team’s broader goals and purpose. • Knows how to write content for different platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter to enhance visibility. • Can transform complex ideas into clear, engaging stories that are easily understood and remembered. • Fluent in Hinglish, Hindi, and English. • Can manage multiple tasks, timelines, and personnel to ensure timely completion. • Can distil findings from reports or programs into clear, impactful, engaging text content. • Collaborates effectively with various teams to ensure content messaging is clear and consistent. • Understands how to engage stakeholders in a way that resonates with their interests. And some prior experience: 3-4 years of experience preferred, but if you have less, tell us how your skills still make you a great fit. WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH? These are some people you will be working closely with as members of MarCom. The descriptions indicate the peers’ & team members’ superpower, not their designation :) • Architect of systems and visuals, turning structure into seamless design: Jai Tewari • Strategic bridge-builder and adoption evangelist, turning policy into practice: Saurabh Rai • Brand storyteller and narrative builder, shaping voices with purpose: Mohd. Nadeem Siddiqui • Wordsmith enchantress, crafting stories with irresistible tone and clarity: Abhilasha Chauhan • Digital strategist with a thousand hands, mastering campaigns and operations alike: Saubhagya Dubey OUR HIRING PROCESS: Our goal is to be as transparent and respectful of your time during the recruiting process. We use a technology platform to ensure the hiring process is comprehensive, efficient, and well documented.