Communications Officer

Job Title - Communications Officer – Research Integrity, Ethics and Editorial Policy

Location: Pune or New Delhi, India
Reporting to: Director of Communications, Integrity, Ethics and Editorial Policy (with regional alignment to India Communications)

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About the Role

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone looking to build experience in a complex and high-profile area of communications, while contributing to one of the organisation’s most important priorities — maintaining trust in the research we publish.

• Support the delivery of high-quality communications highlighting Springer Nature’s work on research integrity, ethics and editorial policy

• Play a key role in supporting proactive communications activity and issues management, with additional focus on India-based initiatives and developments

• Work closely with Corporate Affairs colleagues, the Research Integrity Group (RIG), editorial teams and regional stakeholders to ensure communications are accurate, timely and aligned

Roles Responsibilities :

Proactive communications support

• Support the development and delivery of communications campaigns showcasing Springer Nature’s research integrity work globally and in India

• Draft content including blogs, press materials, social media posts and internal communications

• Help identify relevant stories, case studies and opportunities to highlight regional initiatives and partnerships

• Support events, campaigns and thought leadership activity, particularly those involving India-based stakeholders

Issues management support

• Support the monitoring and assessment of research integrity-related issues

• Draft responses to media enquiries and stakeholder queries

• Help coordinate input from relevant stakeholders (RIG, editorial, legal, regional teams)

• Maintain trackers and support reporting on issues and emerging risks

Stakeholder coordination

• Work collaboratively with teams across Corporate Affairs, editorial, RIG and regional offices

• Support coordination of communications across global and regional stakeholders

• Ensure materials are consistent with agreed messaging and accurately reflect complex topics

Operational and administrative support

• Support media relations activity, including background research, media list development and pitching support

• Maintain communications trackers, coverage reports and project documentation

• Support planning and delivery of communications activity, ensuring deadlines are met

• Assist with evaluation and reporting on communications performance

Skills and experience

Essential

• Experience or strong interest in communications, PR or corporate affairs

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively

Desirable

• Interest in research, science, publishing or ethics-related topics

• Experience of media monitoring, reporting or content creation

• Familiarity with the Indian media landscape or stakeholder environment

Personal attributes

• Curious, proactive and keen to learn

• Organised and reliable, with a strong sense of ownership

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment

• Able to understand and communicate complex topics in a clear and accessible way

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