Political Communications Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather regular ground-level political insights and community sentiment.
• Track emerging political narratives, public perception, and issue-based trends.
• Provide actionable intelligence to guide communication strategies.
• Conduct regular media scans across print, digital, TV, and social platforms.
• Analyze media coverage, identify risks, and prepare timely reports.
• Advise on counter-narratives and opportunities to influence public discourse.
• Maintain strong connections with community leaders, journalists, and officials.
• Facilitate outreach and engagements with media and stakeholders.
• Support in crisis communication and rapid response situations.
• Assist in drafting press releases, speeches, and messaging frameworks.
• Collaborate with campaign teams to align ground realities with communication goals.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across all political communication channels.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Fluency in spoken and written English and Kannada.
• Strong understanding of the political ecosystem in Karnataka.
• Well-connected within local communities, journalists, and political circles.
• Proven experience in political communication, media analysis, or grassroots campaigns.
• Ability to synthesize complex political developments into actionable insights.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for quickly building trust.
• Comfort in high-pressure environments with unpredictable schedules.
• Strong research, writing, and presentation skills.

• Educational Background:
• - Masters degree in Political Science, Communications, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Language & Communication:

• Native or near-native proficiency in Kannada and strong command of English.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills for crafting impactful messaging.

Technical Proficiency:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Ability to prepare professional reports, presentations, and media briefs with attention to detail.

Professional Competencies:

• Proven ability to analyze political developments and distill actionable insights.
• Adaptability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced work environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities for managing competing priorities effectively.

Interpersonal & Leadership Skills:

• A team player with excellent collaboration and coordination skills.
• High degree of patience, discretion, and political sensibility in engaging with various stakeholders.

- Ability to build trust and maintain professional relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.,