Communications & Storytelling Lead (Kochi)

About the role

The Communications & Storytelling Lead will work closely with the founders, researchers, librarians and partner institutions to capture and share the stories emerging from IDAF’s heritage projects. This field‑oriented position involves visiting libraries, archives and cultural sites across South India and turning those experiences into compelling content.

Key responsibilities

• Discover, document and narrate stories from IDAF’s digital archive initiatives.
• Create articles, blog posts, newsletters, press releases and other communication materials in both Malayalam and English.
• Handle media inquiries, coordinate interviews and build relationships with journalists.
• Plan and execute communications for projects and events, including publicity, photography, videography and post‑event follow‑up.
• Manage content across the website, newsletters and social‑media channels.

Required profile

• Excellent written and spoken Malayalam and English.
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling abilities in both languages.
• Experience in journalism, communications, public relations or content writing.
• Ability to work independently, organise tasks and interact confidently with diverse stakeholders.
• Curiosity, initiative and passion for preserving India’s documentary heritage.

Required skills

• Photography
• Videography

What we offer

• Opportunity to tell stories that preserve India’s documentary heritage.
• Field‑based role with travel across South India and exposure to libraries, archives and cultural institutions.
• Direct collaboration with founders and a close‑knit, mission‑driven team.
• Flexible evaluation focused on curiosity and initiative rather than formal experience.