Ken Research
Website:
kenresearch.com
Job details:
Management Trainee – Brand & Communications
Job ID: 56364
Location: Gurgaon
Department: Brand & Communications
Reporting To: Manager / Lead – Brand & Communications
Employment Type: Permanent
Company Profile
Ken Research is a global market intelligence and consulting firm that supports businesses through market research, strategic consulting, survey-led intelligence, and sector-focused decision support. The firm positions itself around data-driven strategies, market insight, and business problem solving across industries, with its careers platform also emphasizing growth in market research, strategy consulting, and data-driven decision support.
At Ken Research, brand and communications is not limited to promotional writing. It plays a strategic role in shaping how the firm is perceived across clients, prospects, talent, and the broader market. This function helps translate research depth, consulting capability, and sector intelligence into clear, credible, and high-impact communication assets. That positioning is especially relevant for a firm whose offerings span consulting, surveys, and insight-led solutions.
Role Overview
Ken Research is looking for a Management Trainee – Brand & Communications to join its brand function and support the development of high-quality communication assets across external and internal touchpoints.
This role is designed for an early-career professional who has a strong interest in writing, brand communication, structured thinking, and business storytelling. The role will provide hands-on exposure to how a research and consulting firm builds visibility, authority, and consistency through content and communication.
The ideal candidate should be able to combine clarity of writing, research orientation, brand sensitivity, and execution discipline. This is a strong learning opportunity for someone who wants to build a career in brand, corporate communications, editorial support, or strategic content within a fast-paced and insight-led organization. Ken Research’s careers positioning emphasizes professional growth, collaboration, and learning opportunities, which supports this kind of trainee role.
Key ResponsibilitiesContent Development
- Write clear, engaging, and well-structured content for brand and communication needs across formats such as articles, website copy, social media, PR content, corporate communication material, and campaign support assets
- Support the creation of communication pieces that simplify complex ideas into clear and audience-friendly messaging
- Assist in developing content that reflects Ken Research’s brand positioning, business credibility, and market-facing communication standards
Brand Alignment
- Ensure all written material is aligned with Ken Research’s tone, voice, and messaging principles
- Maintain consistency across communication touchpoints, including internal and external brand assets
- Support the team in ensuring communication output strengthens brand clarity and trust
Research & Strategic Support
- Assist with market scans, competitor reviews, communication benchmarking, and basic research to support brand planning and positioning
- Gather and organize inputs that help the team create stronger narratives and sharper messaging
- Contribute to converting research-backed information into communication-ready output
Communications Support
- Support internal and external communication initiatives including announcements, brand narratives, campaign material, and business communication drafts
- Work with the wider team to ensure communication assets are clear, compelling, and professionally presented
- Help prepare content that supports brand visibility, engagement, and perception building
Creative Ideation
- Participate in brainstorming sessions for campaigns, themes, storytelling ideas, and communication concepts
- Support the team with fresh and relevant content ideas for digital, corporate, and brand-led initiatives
- Contribute to improving audience engagement through thoughtful communication angles and content concepts
Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who is curious, disciplined, and eager to learn how brand communication works inside a research and consulting environment. The ideal candidate should not think of content as just writing. They should be interested in understanding how messaging shapes perception, how communication supports business credibility, and how structured content contributes to brand authority.
This role is best suited for candidates who enjoy writing, researching, learning quickly, and contributing to a team that values both quality and clarity.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Marketing, English, Mass Communication, Business, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with good command of grammar, structure, and clarity
- Basic understanding of brand communication, content development, and communications strategy
- Strong research orientation and ability to convert information into clear and engaging written output
- Familiarity with MS Office and a basic understanding of content systems or digital publishing workflows
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and revisions in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn in a structured, feedback-oriented setup
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- Communication pieces are clear, consistent, and aligned with the brand
- Content supports stronger visibility, recall, and credibility for Ken Research
- The trainee develops the ability to convert information into polished brand communication output
- The role contributes meaningfully to the team’s writing quality, responsiveness, and execution efficiency
- The candidate grows into a stronger brand and communications professional through hands-on learning and exposure
Why Join Ken Research
Ken Research presents itself as a place where professionals can grow in an environment centered on innovation, collaboration, and excellence, with employee development and learning positioned as important parts of the work culture. That makes this role well suited for candidates who want to build a strong foundation in business communication within an insight-led organization.
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