The Media Communications Assistant Manager will support the development and implementation of digital, audio, and printed extension materials, including social media, radio, and other digital and non-digital initiatives, to increase EWS-KT outreach in rural areas.
The position will work closely with the Global Market Integration & Agricultural Extension Manager and the Global Communications Manager to support EWS-KT's long-term vision and digital strategies to scale up farmer communication initiatives. The role will help build a comprehensive digital ecosystem to complement services provided to farmers and stakeholders.
The Media Communications Assistant Manager will publicize farmer activities, events, and EWS-KT operations through social media and local media channels, while also adapting existing EWS-KT content into formats suitable for current media platforms. The position will work closely with the graphic designers, Technical Support Hub team, and the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning team to develop farmer-friendly agronomic fact sheets, technical notes,



and extension materials that integrate gender and youth inclusion.
The position will also guide and build the capacity of country-based Extension Media Specialists and Coordinators to implement social media campaigns and digital media projects. The Media Communications Assistant Manager will also assist with the production, formatting, and dissemination of extension materials across appropriate digital and non-digital channels.
The target audience includes farmers, rural stakeholders, vegetable value chain actors, and EWS-KT extension staff.
Roles & Responsibilities
Execute the farmer communication vision and strategy to reach, engage, and educate farmers and rural stakeholders. Mentor, guide, and support Extension Media Specialists and Coordinators to help them achieve country-level indirect outreach targets. Use existing channels and develop recent digital and non-digital communication channels to reach tar

📌 Media communications assistant manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation
📍 Bengaluru