Help drive conversations on Bengaluru’s sustainable future, one story at a time! Our city is changing rapidly, and questions around water, biodiversity, climate, mobility, governance and the urban environment are becoming increasingly urgent. The Bengaluru Sustainability Forum convenes conversations and collaborations to make this change more equitable, ecological and informed. We are looking for someone who can bring such conversations to a wider audience in the city through engaging digital content and public engagement.
If you are someone who
Is passionate about Bengaluru’s sustainable future
Enjoys turning ideas into stories and experimenting with ways to communicating complex issues
Wants to engage new and diverse audiences
Has an eye for aesthetics and visual design
Is proactive, self-motivated and excited to work as part of a small, collaborative team
Is looking for an opportunity to bridge science, sustainability and society, build narratives that matter and influence what the city is speaking about, …read on.
Help shape and deliver our digital communications and public engagement. The role involves not just creating content, but thinking about how, why and for whom we communicate.
1. Create stories and content
Help ideate on BSF’s communication strategy, and develop and produce content for our digital platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Turn BSF’s programmes, research, conversations and ideas into engaging and accessible stories.
Create a range of formats including graphics, carousels, short videos/reels, written posts and other digital content.
Use existing resources such as event recordings, reports and outputs from the Small Grants Programme to develop new content.
Experiment with formats and narratives to involve more people in thinking about different aspects of a sustainable city.
Contribute to campaigns and collaborations with partner organisations and others in the BSF ecosystem.
2. Build and manage BSF’s digital presence
Manage a content calendar and schedule and publish content.
Maintain a consistent voice across platforms and ensure they remain current.
Identify opportunities to expand BSF’s reach, and engage new and diverse audiences.
Engage with relevant organisations, individuals and communities online, and respond to comments and messages.
3. Learn from audiences and data
Track relevant social media and digital metrics and identify what is working and what isn’t.
Use analytics and audience insights to suggest improvements to content and engagement.
Keep abreast of emerging digital formats and communication practices that could be useful for BSF.
4. Support wider public engagement
BSF’s work extends beyond social media to include public conversations, workshops, podcasts, film festivals, exhibitions and the Small Grants Programme. You will help communicate these activities before, during and after they take place, and find ways to extend their reach and impact beyond the event itself.
What we’re looking for
2–3 years of relevant experience in digital communications, content creation, social media or a related field.
An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
Curiosity about Bengaluru and its social, environmental and sustainability challenges.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
An ability to communicate ideas, research and stories to audiences who may not already be familiar with them.
Comfort working across formats – writing, visual content, video and social media.
An eye for visual communication and an understanding of what makes content engaging.
Ability to take ownership of tasks from idea to execution and manage multiple timelines in a small team.
Basic research and data-analysis skills and an ability to use analytics to inform decisions.
Technical skills
Experience with Canva, Figma, DaVinci Resolve or similar tools would be useful.
You don’t need to be an expert in every tool. We are more interested in your ability to tell a good story, learn quickly and translate ideas into effective communication.
Kannada proficiency would be a strong advantage, particularly as BSF looks to engage wider audiences across Bengaluru.
Why work with BSF?
BSF is a small, collaborative team working to foster conversations, build bridges and encourage interdisciplinary collaborations towards Bengaluru’s sustainable future. You will work across a diverse range of issues – from climate and water to biodiversity and urban systems – and support programming across formats including podcasts, public conversations, film festivals and the Small Grants Programme. You will have the opportunity to shape how BSF communicates, experiment with new approaches, work with people across disciplines and develop a deeper understanding of the sustainability challenges facing Bengaluru.
Our office is located on theNCBS campus in North Bengaluru, with flexible timings and a hybrid working arrangement.
Letter of Interest: Tell us why BSF’s work resonates with you and what you would bring to this role.
Work samples: Share 2–3 examples of your work in different formats — for example, social media posts, reels, campaigns, articles or other digital content. If you have Kannada-language work, please include it.
Resume/CV: Please include relevant professional experience.
Two references: People you have reported to, with their contact details.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial conversation.
