Political Campaign Managers

About the Role:

Rajyatantra a leading political advisory and campaign management agency is hiring a State Lead (Field Sales & Marketing) for the upcoming Kerala Election 2026. As the State Lead – Field Sales & Marketing, you will spearhead the introduction and marketing of Arthashastra, our AI-powered election campaign management platform, across political parties, candidates, political advisories and key stakeholders. This is a field-intensive role focused on strategic business development, stakeholder engagement, and team building.

We are seeking a Manager to join our Political Analysis Team for a project based in Trivandrum. This role requires deep regional knowledge, fluency in Malayalam, and a strong grasp of political dynamics in Kerala. As a manager, you will lead a team responsible for tracking political developments, conducting research, managing field operations, and delivering strategic insights to stakeholders. We are looking for a Manager - Political Analysis to lead our analysis efforts for a project based in Trivandrum. The ideal candidate will bring a nuanced understanding of Kerala's political environment, fluency in Malayalam, and a track record of managing research and field teams. This role is critical in transforming field intelligence into strategic inputs for decision-makers.

Responsibilities:

• Track and analyze key political, electoral, and socio-economic developments in Kerala.
• Manage a team of analysts and field coordinators to conduct primary research (e. g., interviews, surveys, focus groups).
• Supervise the preparation of constituency- and region-level reports with actionable insights.
• Collaborate with data and strategy teams to align field intelligence with campaign goals.
• Interface with senior stakeholders and client-side representatives, ensuring protocol adherence.
• Maintain timelines, reporting quality and confidentiality in all deliverables.
• Drive field operations and ensure real-time intelligence reporting.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher (Social Sciences, Political Science, Economics, or related fields preferred).
• Fluency in Malayalam and English (spoken and written).
• Strong understanding of Kerala's political landscape.
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Leadership experience managing cross-functional or field teams.
• High attention to detail, ability to multitask, and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite tools.
• Willingness to travel extensively as required by the project.

Good to Have Skills:

• Experience in political consulting, grassroots organizing, journalism, or electoral field research.
• Familiarity with electoral campaign structures and political party functioning.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Prior experience in political consulting, field research, journalism, or grassroots organizing.
• Familiarity with the functioning of political parties and electoral campaigns.
• Experience working in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.

Job Types: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹90,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Internet reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• Do you have on ground work experience ?

Work Location: In person