Senior Manager – Organisational Communications

About the job

• Full Time • New Delhi • Posted 2 months ago Breakthrough is seeking a Senior Manager – Organisational Communications to drive strategic communications, public relations, and brand building efforts to establish Breakthrough’s credibility as a thought leader and expert on gender norm change and increase Breakthrough’s influence and perception which will assist the development of fundraising, partnership and marketing plans. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, content, and stakeholder engagement. The Senior Manager will be responsible for building visibility, driving thought leadership, and ensuring consistent, impactful communication across internal and external platforms. Key Responsibilities Organisational Communications • Develop and implement an organisational communications strategy and annual calendar aligned to the thought leadership agenda. • Create, curate, and disseminate high-quality content (data, insights, case studies, impact stories, opinion pieces) that positions Breakthrough as an expert. • Draft speeches, leadership messages, and thought leadership articles for external platforms and events. • Oversee production of flagship organisational publications including: • Annual Report • Monthly Newsletters (external and internal) • Organisational brochures, change stories, decks, and fact sheets • Manage content and storytelling across various platforms • Develop and maintain a repository of data points, impact metrics, and research insights to support external communication. • Analyse research and evaluation findings, develop reports, and present data for internal and external stakeholders. • Build a cross-team content sourcing mechanism to feed communications outputs regularly. • Streamline external communications to ensure alignment and consistency of voice, tone, messaging across the board • Plan and coordinate crisis communication responses with leadership. • Any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor. Public Relations • Drive the PR strategy to advance Breakthrough’s visibility and credibility. • Plan and source material for media releases, stories, and interviews from within the organisation. • Build and manage strong media relationships with journalists, media houses, and platforms. • Draft and vet press releases, statements, and other PR communication ensuring adherence to messaging and brand guidelines. • Plan and execute press briefings, media events, and journalist interactions. • Create regular content for dissemination by the PR agency and oversee the PR calendar. Brand Positioning • Develop and implement brand positioning strategies that reflect Breakthrough’s values and agenda on gender norm change. • Build brand collaborations and partnerships to enhance visibility and reach. • Identify brand promotion opportunities and lead Breakthrough’s presence at high-visibility events, forums, and conferences. • Plan and execute brand-led events, activations, and showcases. • Ensure strong branding and messaging at all external events and campaigns. Skills, Competencies & Experience Required • 10+ years of experience into communications, public relations, or brand strategy roles. • Proven experience in building thought leadership and driving organisational visibility. • Excellent content development, editorial, and storytelling skills. • Strong media and stakeholder relationship management skills. • Strategic thinking with strong execution and project management abilities. • Passion for gender equity and social change.

Requirements

• communications
• public relations
• brand strategy
• content development
• editorial skills
• storytelling
• media relations
• stakeholder management

Preferred Technologies

• communications
• public relations
• brand strategy
• content development
• editorial skills
• storytelling
• media relations
• stakeholder management

About the company

Breakthrough works on culture change by shifting social norms that limit women and girls from reaching their full potential. We work with adolescents and young people aged 11-25 years aiming for an entire generation to shift and push for change. Over the last 25 years, we have reached nearly 2.3 million adolescents in schools and communities. With more agency, better negotiation skills and aspiration young people are calling out norms that hold them back and taking action, in the communities that Breakthrough works in. In this process, we also support them with media tools that shape public narratives and inspire people to build a world of equality, dignity and justice. Employees at Breakthrough are expected to work in line with organisational values of Dignity, Integrity and Equity. Breakthrough is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, caste, religion, creed, gender, age, disability, economic status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We prefer people from marginalised communities, women and other genders. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment towards child safeguarding. Breakthrough is committed to the well-being of its employees and understands an individual’s mental health can impact their ability to work. Breakthrough recognises taking steps to improve mental health and wellbeing of the employees is essential. We are committed to fostering an environment that promotes employee wellbeing. We recognise that well-being is not just the absence of illness, but the presence of factors that support a fulfilling life.