Communications Associate

1. POSITION VACANT: Communications Associate, The Centre for Social and Economic Progress, New Delhi

2. ORGANISATIONAL BACKGROUND:

The Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) conducts independent, in-depth, and policy-relevant research and provides evidence-based recommendations to the challenges facing India and the world. It draws on the expertise of its researchers, extensive interactions with policy makers as well as convening power to enhance the impact of research. CSEP’s researchers work across the domains of Economic Growth and Development, including Health, Urbanisation, Energy, Natural Resources, Power, Critical Minerals, Climate Change and Sustainability, and Foreign Policy and Security. All CSEP's research and policy recommendations are freely available to the public.

CSEP is based in New Delhi and registered as a company limited by shares and not for profit, under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 1956 (now Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013).

Working at CSEP provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading scholars and policy experts, and to contribute to high-quality outputs that inform public debate and policymaking at the national and global level. The institution fosters a collaborative, intellectually stimulating work environment and offers staff members the chance to build expertise across diverse policy domains.

For more information about CSEP, please visit https://csep.org/

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Associate Director - Communications , the Communications Associate will play a critical role in ensuring the clarity, accuracy, and consistency of CSEP’s research publications, including working papers, discussion papers, reports, and policy briefs. The role requires exceptional editing skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a sound understanding of academic and policy writing.

A. Editorial and Content Review:

(1) Review, proofread, and copyedit research outputs such as policy papers, reports, and briefs to ensure accuracy, readability, and adherence to CSEP’s style guide;

(2) Ensure consistency in formatting, citations, and presentation across publications;

(3) Collaborate with editors and researchers to ensure high-quality and timely publication of outputs.

B. Editorial Workflow and Coordination:

(1) Manage editorial workflows, coordinating with authors and internal teams to meet publication deadlines;

(2) Assist in updating and maintaining editorial style guides and templates;

(3) Support the adoption and implementation of editorial best practices across the organisation.

C. Collaboration and Knowledge Support:

(1) Work closely with researchers, editors, and the communications team to enhance the impact of CSEP’s research outputs;

(2) Support internal knowledge-sharing and build awareness of editorial processes and standards.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification:

(1) Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Public Policy, or a related field;

(2) A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be preferred.

Experience:

(1) Minimum 2–3 years of professional experience in publishing, editing, or communications, preferably in a research, academic, or policy environment;

(2) Demonstrated expertise in copyediting and proofreading complex written content, ideally including experience with APA style;

(3) Familiarity with digital publishing platforms and document management systems;

(4) Prior experience in a think tank, academic press, or public policy setting will be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

(1) Strong Editing and Proofreading Skills: Ability to deliver high-quality, accurate, and well-structured content;

(2) Project Management: Ability to manage deadlines and editorial processes effectively;

(3) Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong team orientation, collaborative mindset, and clear communication style;

(4) Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with digital publishing platforms and document management systems;

(5) Attention to Detail: Meticulous and thorough approach to academic and policy content.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

6. LOCATION: New Delhi

7. REFERENCE: CA-CSEP

8. CONTACT INFORMATION:

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Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612

9. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to urgently apply using the link https://samsstc.com/Jobs/job-description/communications-associate-centre-for-social-and-economic-progress-new-delhi/259 by or before October 25, 2025.

CSEP is an independent, non-partisan research organisation based in New Delhi. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons regardless of race, colour, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation shall have equal access to positions, limited only by their ability to do the job.