Indian School of Business
Website:
isb.edu
Job details:
Communications & Community Manager (Founding Team)
Location: Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad, India
Centre: Srini Raju Centre for IT and the Networked Economy (SRITNE)
Reports to: Executive Director, SRITNE
About the Indian School of Business
The Indian School of Business (ISB) is one of Asia’s leading business schools, recognized globally for excellence in research, management education and executive development. Through its faculty, centres and strategic partnerships, ISB works closely with industry, government and civil society to address some of the most important opportunities and challenges shaping business and society.
About SRITNE
The Srini Raju Centre for IT and the Networked Economy (SRITNE) is ISB’s flagship centre dedicated to understanding how technology is transforming businesses, markets and society.
Operating at the intersection of technology, business research and societal impact, SRITNE develops research, strategic partnerships, digital products and institutional capabilities that help organizations harness technology for sustainable growth and meaningful societal impact.
The Centre brings together researchers, businesses, governments, technology companies and development organizations to translate research into practical solutions that create lasting value.
A Founding Team Opportunity
SRITNE is building more than a research centre.
We are building a community of researchers, practitioners, entrepreneurs, policymakers and students who believe technology can improve businesses and society.
As a member of the Founding Team, you will help shape how this community is built.
Rather than joining an established communications function, you will help create SRITNE’s voice, culture and public identity from the ground up. Every report, event, partnership, newsletter and digital interaction will contribute to how people experience the Centre.
During SRITNE’s formative years, every member of the Founding Team is expected to contribute beyond their formal role by helping establish new initiatives, build institutional capabilities and create a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.
The Role
The Communications & Community Manager is responsible for helping SRITNE tell its story and build a vibrant community around its work.
The role combines strategic communication, digital engagement, community building and project coordination to ensure that SRITNE’s research, products and partnerships reach the people who can benefit most from them.
Working closely with faculty, researchers, students and external partners, the successful candidate will create compelling content, organize engaging events, strengthen SRITNE’s digital presence and help build long-term relationships across the Centre’s growing ecosystem.
This role emphasizes building communities rather than simply managing communications.
Key Responsibilities
Content & Storytelling
Develop compelling content that communicates SRITNE’s research, initiatives and impact across multiple formats.
Create and coordinate:
- Research highlights
- Annual reports
- Newsletters
- Policy briefs
- Website content
- Social media
- Event collateral
- Partnership announcements
- Faculty profiles
- Student stories
- Case studies
- Short videos and digital content
Work closely with researchers to translate academic work into content that is accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.
Community Building
Help develop an active and engaged SRITNE community.
Support initiatives that bring together:
- researchers
- students
- startups
- businesses
- government agencies
- NGOs
- development organizations
- alumni
- technology partners
Maintain regular communication with the Centre’s stakeholders and identify opportunities to deepen engagement over time.
Events & Ecosystem Engagement
Coordinate SRITNE’s conferences, workshops, seminars, industry roundtables and public events.
Support partner visits, guest speakers and institutional engagements.
Ensure that every event contributes to strengthening SRITNE’s long-term relationships and visibility.
Digital Presence
Manage and continuously improve SRITNE’s digital presence.
Maintain the Centre’s website.
Develop engaging LinkedIn and social media content.
Coordinate newsletters and digital campaigns.
Track engagement metrics and recommend improvements.
Executive Communication
Support the Executive Director and Associate Directors in developing:
- presentations
- partnership decks
- keynote materials
- annual reviews
- proposals
- donor communication
- institutional reports
Ensure communication materials consistently reflect SRITNE’s vision and standards.
Project Coordination
Coordinate communication activities across multiple projects simultaneously.
Work closely with faculty, researchers, designers, photographers, videographers, printers and ISB’s Marketing & Communications team to deliver high-quality outputs on schedule.
Develop simple processes that improve consistency across the Centre’s communication activities.
AI-Enabled Communication
Leverage AI tools to improve productivity and communication quality.
Use AI to support:
- writing
- editing
- presentation design
- visual content
- video production
- meeting summaries
- newsletter creation
- social media planning
Continuously experiment with emerging AI tools that improve communication workflows.
What Success Looks Like
Within the first two years, the Communications & Community Manager will contribute towards:
- Establishing a distinctive and recognizable identity for SRITNE.
- Building an active community of researchers, practitioners, students and partner organizations.
- Creating high-quality communication systems that support the Centre’s long-term growth.
- Successfully delivering flagship reports, conferences and institutional events.
- Increasing engagement across SRITNE’s digital platforms.
- Developing communication processes that enable the Centre to scale efficiently.
Qualifications & Experience
Applicants should possess:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, Public Policy or a related discipline.
- Approximately 3–6 years of relevant professional experience.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong organizational and coordination abilities.
- Comfort working with digital communication tools and AI-enabled workflows.
Experience working in startups, universities, consulting firms, think tanks, technology companies or mission-driven organizations would be an advantage.
Desired Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate experience or interest in:
- Storytelling
- Content Strategy
- Community Building
- Digital Marketing
- Event Management
- Project Management
- Social Media
- Newsletter Development
- Presentation Design
- Basic Graphic Design
- AI-Assisted Content Creation
- Video and Multimedia Coordination
Experience with tools such as Canva, Gamma, Notion, ChatGPT, Claude, NotebookLM, Descript, Adobe Express or similar productivity platforms would be an advantage.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Outstanding communicators with excellent writing skills.
- Naturally curious and eager to learn.
- Highly organized and dependable.
- Comfortable working across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
- Entrepreneurial and excited by institution building.
- Creative, proactive and willing to experiment.
- Energized by bringing people together and building communities.
Why Build with SRITNE?
Joining SRITNE offers the opportunity to help build one of India’s leading centres focused on technology-enabled growth and societal transformation.
As a member of the Founding Team, you will shape how SRITNE communicates, grows and builds relationships with researchers, businesses, governments and communities.
If you enjoy telling meaningful stories, building communities and creating institutions that generate lasting impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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