Content Writer

Job Title: Senior Content Writer

Experience: 10+ Years

Role Overview

Looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Content Writer – English to support the communication and content requirements of a Government Ministry, Government of India.

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in English content and script writing, corporate/government communications, digital content, and public-facing communication. The candidate must be capable of understanding complex information and converting it into clear, engaging, grammatically accurate, and audience-appropriate content.

Experience of working directly with Government Ministries, Departments, PSUs, or other government institutions will be strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality English content for government communication, campaigns, programmes, initiatives, and public awareness activities.
• Write and edit scripts, articles, blogs, press-related content, social media posts, speeches, presentations, brochures, newsletters, website content, and communication material.
• Create compelling content for marketing and public outreach campaigns while maintaining the appropriate government communication tone.
• Translate complex government policies, schemes, programmes, and technical information into simple, clear, and engaging language.
• Develop content and scripts for digital campaigns, social media, videos, short films, presentations, and other multimedia formats.
• Proofread and edit content to ensure accuracy, consistency, grammar, tone, and adherence to communication guidelines.
• Work closely with government officials, communication teams, designers, social media teams, and other stakeholders to develop integrated communication material.
• Conduct research and gather relevant information from reliable sources to create factually accurate content.
• Ensure all content aligns with the Ministry's objectives, communication strategy, brand guidelines, and government protocols.
• Manage multiple content assignments simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
• Review and refine existing content to improve clarity, impact, readability, and engagement.
• Support the development of communication strategies and creative concepts for various government initiatives and campaigns.

Mandatory Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in English content writing, preferably involving marketing campaigns, corporate communications, public relations, digital communications, or government communications.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience working with Government Ministries, Departments, PSUs, or government institutions.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, with exceptional grammar, vocabulary, sentence construction, and editing skills.
• Proven experience in script writing and content development for digital and/or multimedia campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience in writing blogs, articles, social media content, website content, speeches, campaign material, and other communication assets.
• Strong research, proofreading, editing, and storytelling capabilities.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office, particularly MS Word and Excel.
• Good understanding of social media platforms, digital communication tools, and content management applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-stakeholder and government environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive and high-visibility communication assignments professionally.

Educational Qualification

• Graduate in Mass Communication / Journalism / Liberal Arts or related field from a recognized university and/or
• M.A. in English Literature

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience with a Government of India Ministry/Department will be an advantage.
• Experience in government schemes, public awareness campaigns, policy communication, or citizen-centric communication.
• Familiarity with government communication protocols and official documentation.
• Experience working with creative agencies, designers, video production teams, and digital/social media teams.
• Strong ability to adapt writing style for different audiences and communication channels.

Key Competencies

Content & Script Writing | Government Communication | Copywriting | Editing & Proofreading | Storytelling | Digital & Social Media Content | Research | Campaign Communication | Stakeholder Management | MS Office | Attention to Detail

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a senior-level content professional who can independently manage high-quality English content requirements in a government environment, understand the sensitivity and importance of official communication, and deliver polished content within defined timelines.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate their writing capabilities through a portfolio of relevant work, particularly content created for government, public-sector, corporate, digital, or large-scale communication campaigns.

Sector: Government Communication / Public Relations / Content & Digital Communication