About the job

Role:

The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and highly motivated Director of Communications & Marketing to join our growing team in New Delhi.

This is a full-time leadership role for a communications and marketing professional who is passionate about media, public policy, corporate engagement, storytelling, brand building, and the U.S.-India partnership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute USISPF’s integrated communications and marketing strategy across sectors and initiatives.
• Manage media relations and establish strong relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets covering U.S.-India relations.
• Develop and execute marketing campaigns to promote USISPF events, delegations, conferences, reports, and institutional initiatives.
• Coordinate media outreach and press engagement for USISPF events, delegations, conferences, and leadership visits.
• Draft press releases, policy briefings, speeches, op-eds, research notes, talking points, newsletters, and institutional messaging.
• Oversee USISPF’s brand positioning and ensure consistency across all communications and marketing materials.
• Handle social media strategy and real-time amplification for events and institutional campaigns.
• Coordinate with communications teams of member companies and institutional partners.Work closely with sector teams across USISPF to support sector-specific communications and marketing priorities.
• Collaborate with designers and video editors to create impactful digital and research-driven content.
• Support thought leadership initiatives, institutional visibility campaigns, and membership engagement efforts.
• Develop creative communications, marketing, and storytelling strategies to amplify USISPF’s messaging and impact.
• Support sponsorship, partnership, and business development efforts through strategic communications and marketing initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Communications, Journalism, English Literature, Public Policy, International Relations, or related fields.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in communications, media, public affairs, or related roles.
• Prior experience with Fortune 500 companies, government institutions, media organizations, think tanks, or business associations preferred.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong understanding of media relations, digital communications, and public affairs.
• Outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to think strategically and work in a fast-paced environment

Interested candidates may send their resume, cover letter, and relevant writing samples to: n.mehra@usispf.org