Job Title:

Case cum Content Writer

Function:

BIPP

Reports to position:

Policy Director

Location:

Mohali

Reportees to Position:

None

Band:

Fixed Term

Job Purpose 

To develop case studies and ensure quality content that elevates the research done at BIPP  

Job Outline 

The Bharti Institute of Public Policy (BIPP) at the Indian School of Business seeks to impact public policy by delivering cutting-edge education, research, and engagement. The Bharti Institute intends to focus on evidence-based policy – a theme which underlies these three dimensions in a mutually reinforcing manner. 

We are seeking to recruit motivated candidates for the position of Case and Content Writer. This person will work with other RAs, data scientists, post-doctoral fellows, and policy analysts as a team to improve research content and develop case studies. We value diversity in the workplace and especially encourage women and minority candidates to apply.

The jobholder as “Case cum Content Writer – BIPP” reports to the Policy Director and performs a set of responsibilities that ensures quality content for all BIPP related cases/documents/reports/policy briefs/blogs/ project proposals etc.

The incumbent needs to write case studies, caselets, gather information, write, edit, proofread articles, website stories/blogs, reference documents, and other forms of print and web documents. 

The candidate should have knowledge of content for Social Media and Outreach in an institutional set-up.

The jobholder should be detail-oriented and committed to meet deadlines and should have high level of creativity.  

Job Specification

Knowledge / Education

Specific Skills

Desirable Experience

Post Graduate in Social

Sciences/Economics/ Journalism

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Evidence of case writing experience in high quality academic or non-academic publication avenues.

Comfort in understanding and summarizing academic research Well-articulated approach to writing and Excellent English language skills

Knowledge of Social Media

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Minimum 2-3 years of professional writing/editing experience with both print and online formats

Exposure to a research environment preferred

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Ability to think critically and write clearly

Job Interface/Relationships:

Internal

External

▪  BIPP personnel

▪  Research Scholars/RAs

▪  Website Developers

▪  Consultants

S.N0

Key Responsibilities

% Time Spent

1

Write Case Studies in collaboration with the research scholars and analysts

30%

2

Responsible for overall content management for BIPP including social media content. Gather information, write, create website stories/blogs, update BIPP social media pages, reference documents, and other forms of print and web documents.  

40%

Improve research papers for completeness, accuracy and correctness of language usage, revise documents to meet predetermined standards of style

20%

2

Involvement in organization of events, trainings, workshops, meetings, and conferences.

10%

Total Time Spent on All Responsibilities

100%

SN

Key Result Area

Key Performance Indicator

Measure

Weightage

1

Content generation

Writing editing and creating case studies and caselets, websites materials, blogs

Ensure delivery of the tasks on priority basis

40%

2

Editing/Proofreading

Supporting Research Scholars, analysts, interns, consultants, collating and synthesizing information from all sources in creating quality content

Ensure timely support

30%

3

Social Media and outreach communication

Manging SM Campaign and involvement in outreach related communication

Timely communication and delivery

30%