Help Build the Future of Journalism
Journalism plays a vital role in strengthening democracy, holding power to account, and informing society. We're a small team with ambitious goals.
Meaningful Work, Real Ownership
At the Danish Siddiqui Foundation, we work to support ethical journalism — recognising excellence, promoting value-based reporting, and strengthening the institutions that uphold independent journalism.
Our work spans the Danish Siddiqui Journalism Awards, public programmes, partnerships, research, and future initiatives designed to create meaningful impact across India's journalism ecosystem. Every person who joins us has the opportunity to make meaningful contributions and help shape an institution built for long-term impact.
How We Work
The Danish Siddiqui Foundation is a remote-first organisation. Most work is carried out remotely with flexible working hours. From time to time, team members may be required to attend in-person meetings, workshops, events, or Foundation programmes.
Applications are welcome from across India. Candidates based in Delhi NCR may find it easier to participate in occasional offline engagements, but this is not a mandatory requirement.
Current Opportunities
You'll work closely with the Foundation's leadership to connect with journalists, speakers, universities, media organisations, partners, volunteers, and participants while ensuring our programmes and events are planned and executed smoothly. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, communicating confidently, solving problems, and making things happen behind the scenes.
- Coordinate the day-to-day planning and execution of Foundation programmes, events, workshops, and the Danish Siddiqui Journalism Awards
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media organisations, universities, civil society organisations, and other partners
- Reach out to speakers, jury members, participants, and collaborators to coordinate meetings, interviews, and programme activities
- Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and ensure timely follow-ups
- Coordinate travel, venue bookings, accommodation, vendors, and other logistical arrangements whenever required
- Manage programme timelines, trackers, databases, and documentation
- Coordinate and support volunteers during Foundation events and activities
- Assist with sponsorship, partnership, and institutional outreach
- Prepare presentations, meeting notes, proposals, and other organisational documents
- Support the Foundation's day-to-day operations and ensure projects move forward smoothly
- Enjoys interacting with people and building professional relationships
- Is organised, dependable, and detail-oriented
- Communicates confidently over phone, email, and in person
- Can manage multiple tasks without losing track of deadlines
- Is proactive and enjoys solving problems
- Is comfortable following up with people and coordinating across teams
- Has an interest in journalism, education, public affairs, or the non-profit sector
- Is willing to take ownership and contribute wherever needed
- A degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Policy, Political Science, Management, Development Studies, or a related field
- Internship, volunteer, freelance, or student leadership experience
- Familiarity with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Notion, Airtable, or similar productivity tools
- Experience coordinating events, communities, or volunteer programmes is a plus
- Comfortable using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar platforms to improve productivity
- Successfully coordinated Foundation programmes and events with confidence
- Built strong working relationships with journalists, partners, speakers, and volunteers
- Improved communication and coordination across Foundation activities
- Become a dependable point of contact for programme execution and stakeholder engagement
- Helped the Foundation deliver a professional and seamless experience across all its initiatives
You'll work closely with the Foundation's leadership to create compelling content, design creatives, manage social media, update the website, and communicate the Foundation's programmes and impact across digital platforms. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys writing, designing, storytelling, and creating engaging digital content — turning ideas into impactful communication for a growing institution.
- Own and manage the Foundation's communication across digital platforms
- Create engaging social media posts, carousels, graphics, and other creatives using tools such as Canva or similar platforms
- Write captions, blogs, newsletters, website content, press releases, and other communication materials
- Conduct telephonic interviews with award winners, speakers, partners, or journalists and convert them into articles, blogs, interviews, or social media content
- Plan and maintain the Foundation's editorial and social media calendar
- Manage and grow the Foundation's presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, X, YouTube, and other digital platforms
- Design presentations, brochures, invitations, reports, and other communication collateral as required
- Update and maintain the Foundation's WordPress website
- Create and edit simple reels, shorts, and video content using tools such as CapCut, Adobe Express, Canva, or similar applications
- Monitor engagement across digital platforms and suggest ideas to improve reach and audience engagement
- Support communication requirements for Foundation programmes, events, workshops, and campaigns
- Has strong writing and editing skills
- Has a good eye for design, layout, and visual storytelling
- Enjoys creating content across different formats
- Is comfortable working with Canva and similar creative tools
- Has basic video editing skills for reels and short-form content
- Is organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks
- Enjoys learning new digital and AI tools
- Has an interest in journalism, media, public affairs, or storytelling
- Can take ownership of projects with minimal supervision
- A degree in Journalism, Communications, Media, English, Liberal Arts, Design, or a related field
- Internship, freelance, volunteer, or student organisation experience
- Familiarity with WordPress
- Experience with Canva, CapCut, Adobe Express, Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar tools
- Basic understanding of photography, videography, and digital marketing
- Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar platforms
- Established a consistent and professional digital presence for the Foundation
- Produced engaging content and creatives across all communication channels
- Successfully managed the Foundation's website and social media platforms
- Helped increase awareness and engagement around Foundation programmes and initiatives
- Become the go-to person for the Foundation's communications, content, and creative needs
Why Join the Foundation?
The Foundation is still in its early years — a rare opportunity to help build an institution dedicated to strengthening journalism in India.
Help Build an Institution
Few opportunities allow you to contribute to building an organisation from its formative years.
Learn From India's Top Journalists
Interact with senior editors, reporters, photojournalists, and media leaders through our programmes.
Take Ownership
We trust people with responsibility and value thoughtful decision-making from day one.
Learn Beyond Your Role
Exposure to communications, programme management, partnerships, and institution building.
Build an Exceptional Network
Relationships with journalists, universities, and civil society leaders that last.
Create Meaningful Impact
Work that matters to the profession and to society.
Who Will Thrive Here?
To be a photojournalist, you always see everything from the very first row. And it's an honor — because you carry a lot of responsibility of people who can't be there, and you're their eyes.
Danish Siddiqui · Reuters
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