Role Summary

Role:Media & Communications Intern

Company: SIIC, IIT Kanpur

Location: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Mode: Full-time Internship

Department: Media & Communications

About SIIC IIT Kanpur

The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), IIT Kanpur is one of India's leading technology business incubators, supporting innovative startups through incubation, acceleration, funding, mentorship, and ecosystem development. As a Media & Communications Intern, you'll contribute to research, content development, and communication initiatives that showcase the impact of SIIC's programs and startup ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on industry trends, startups, competitors, and communication best practices.
• Collect, organize, and manage data to support communication campaigns and program activities.
• Assist in developing content inputs for reports, presentations, FAQs, application documents, and other communication collaterals.
• Analyze engagement metrics across social media, email campaigns, and other communication channels to generate actionable insights.
• Maintain and update databases related to startups, stakeholders, programs, and communication activities.
• Prepare dashboards, summaries, and reports for internal review and decision-making.
• Benchmark SIIC's communication strategies against industry standards and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support the communications team in creating data-driven, consistent, and impactful messaging.
• Document program outcomes, case studies, and success stories.
• Assist with additional research, documentation, and communication-related tasks as required.

Eligibility

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Business Administration, Management, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace.
• Ability to manage data accurately and present insights effectively.
• Interest in startups, innovation, entrepreneurship, and ecosystem development.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in content writing, market research, or communications.
• Familiarity with social media analytics and digital communication platforms.
• Basic knowledge of data visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Google Data Studio, etc.) is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience working with one of India's leading startup incubators.
• Exposure to startup ecosystems, innovation programs, and entrepreneurship.
• Opportunity to work on research, communications, and impact reporting projects.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in innovation and startup development.
• Certificate of Internship and valuable experience in strategic communications and ecosystem engagement.