Communications & Community Manager - SRITNE

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 Asias 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 ISBs 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 SRITNEs 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 SRITNEs 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 SRITNEs 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 SRITNEs digital presence and help build long-term relationships across the Centres growing ecosystem.

This role emphasizes building communities rather than simply managing communications.

Key Responsibilities

Content & Storytelling

Develop compelling content that communicates SRITNEs 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 Centres stakeholders and identify opportunities to deepen engagement over time.

Events & Ecosystem Engagement

• Coordinate SRITNEs conferences, workshops, seminars, industry roundtables and public events.
• Support partner visits, guest speakers and institutional engagements.
• Ensure that every event contributes to strengthening SRITNEs long-term relationships and visibility.

Digital Presence

• Manage and continuously improve SRITNEs digital presence.
• Maintain the Centres 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 SRITNEs vision and standards.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate communication activities across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work closely with faculty, researchers, designers, photographers, videographers, printers and ISBs Marketing & Communications team to deliver high-quality outputs on schedule.
• Develop simple processes that improve consistency across the Centres 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 Centres long-term growth.
• Successfully delivering flagship reports, conferences and institutional events.
• Increasing engagement across SRITNEs digital platforms.
• Developing communication processes that enable the Centre to scale efficiently.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should possess:

• A Bachelors or Masters 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 Indias 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.