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Job details:
Role Summary:
The Strategic Communications & Public Affairs Consultant will be responsible for developing the strategic frameworks, positioning approaches, narratives and signature initiatives that carry the work of political leaders, governments, public institutions and organisations into public understanding.
The role combines strategic thinking, communications, reputation management, public affairs and governance insight to strengthen institutional credibility and shape public perception.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Advisory : Develop integrated public affairs, communications and positioning strategies for political leaders, government initiatives, public institutions and organisations analysing political developments, stakeholder expectations, governance priorities and public sentiment, and designing the signature initiatives, governance programmes and campaigns that carry them.
- Strategic Communications:Develop the messaging frameworks, narratives and strategic documentation that guide how a position is communicated, and direct the content produced from them.
- Research & Insight Generation: Conduct research on political developments, governance models, public policy, industry trends, historical precedents and global best practices to generate original, evidence-based strategic recommendations.
- Public Affairs & Stakeholder Management:Develop stakeholder engagement strategies involving governments, regulators, industry associations, media, academia, civil society and community organisations to strengthen partnerships, policy outcomes and institutional credibility.
- Political & Media Intelligence: Monitor political developments, legislative changes, government priorities, media coverage and public discourse to identify emerging opportunities, reputational risks and strategic insights for clients.
Qualifications:
- We value curiosity, originality and structured thinking over conventional career paths. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable analysing public issues, developing strategic narratives, solving reputation challenges, generating innovative ideas and advising senior decision-makers.
- 5 to 10 years in strategic communications, public affairs, political consulting, journalism, public policy, management consulting, corporate affairs or government.
- Masters in mass communication, political science, public policy, communications, management or a related field preferred; substantial relevant experience may substitute.
- Working knowledge of Indian politics, governance, public administration, media and the policy-making process.
- Ability to translate complex public challenges into clear, actionable recommendations. Research, writing and presentation skills sufficient to produce senior-level strategic documents.
- Experience managing stakeholder relationships across government, media and industry. Marathi proficiency will be a significant advantage.
To Apply: Interested candidates may send their resume along with a cover letter to contact@fifthpillar.net with the subject line: Application for the post of Strategic Communications & Public Affairs Consultant
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