About PolyCycl

PolyCycl is building next-generation chemical recycling solutions to enable true plastic-to-plastic circularity at industrial scale.

Over the past decade, PolyCycl has developed a patented, fully continuous thermo-chemical technology platform to convert hard-to-recycle waste plastics such as single-use polythene bags and packaging waste - into high-quality liquefied hydrocarbon feedstocks for manufacturing of new circular plastics and chemicals. The technology is backed by sustained in-house R&D; and a growing portfolio of international patents.

PolyCycl partners include L&T; Technology Services for engineering development, and Re Sustainability (India’s largest waste management company) for feedstock segregation and preparation. The company is also supported by mission-aligned investors such as Nithin Kamath’s Zerodha Rainmatter and Spectrum Impact.

The company operates at the intersection of R&D; driven innovation, engineering development, industrial deployment and climate transition to address one of the most complex and unresolved challenges of our times – the challenge of low-grade waste plastics.

Role Summary

PolyCycl is seeking a Brand, Content & Communications Lead to shape how the company is articulated across investors, partners, media and the broader ecosystem.

The role involves working closely with the Company’s founder (Amit Tandon) and technical leadership team to translate complex technical and industrial work into clear, credible and high-quality communication. The scope spans narrative building, founder communication, long-form content, PR coordination and external communication.

This role combines hands-on communication execution with high-level narrative development, and requires robust judgment, structured thinking and the ability to engage deeply with technical subject matter.

This is not a conventional communications role. It offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of technology-led category building in circular economy and industrial sustainability; engage directly with the founder and technical leadership on how the company is positioned; translate real-world R&D; innovation and plant-level engineering into narratives that influence investors, partners and ecosystem stakeholders; and build a high-quality communication function with ownership, autonomy and long-term impact.

Key Responsibilities

Narrative & Positioning





Define and refine how PolyCycl is positioned across stakeholders – investors, industrial partners, policy ecosystem, media and the broader sustainability ecosystem – ensuring clarity and consistency.

Founder Communication & Thought Leadership

Develop high-quality LinkedIn posts and long-form perspectives in close collaboration with the founder.

Content Strategy & Editorial Direction

Own the content agenda (3–4 pieces/month), identifying themes across technology, operations and industry.

Technical Translation & Content Development

Work with R&D;, engineering and plant teams to convert technical work into explainers, articles and structured narratives.

PR & External Communication

Coordinate with PR partners to develop story angles and inputs, and ensure quality of media coverage.

Website & Digital Presence

Own website content and messaging; work with external teams on SEO/discoverability.

Investor & Ecosystem Communication

Draft investor communications, newsletters and external communication with clarity and precision.

Events & External Engagement

Support messaging for webinars, site visits, exhibitions and key external interactions.

Candidate Profile

A. Experience & Industry Exposure

9–14 years in roles across structured writing, communication and positioning, such as:

- Corporate communications in industrial, manufacturing or technology-led companies
- Content and brand roles in deep-tech or B2B startups (e.g. Ather Energy, GPS Renewables, Adani Green Energy, Banyan Nation, Carbon Clean, etc.)
- Consulting or strategy roles with strong writing exposure
- Editorial or long-form writing in business, technology or policy

Demonstrated experience working on substantive, non-promotional content, ideally with senior stakeholders or leadership teams, is preferred — particularly where the work required synthesis, judgment and structured thinking over purely execution-driven output. B. Desired Voice & Writing Approach The role requires a distinct writing style aligned with the nature of PolyCycl’s work:

- Depth over volume – fewer,



well-developed pieces rather than frequent, superficial output
- Clarity over jargon – explaining complex systems in a structured and accessible manner
- AI as an enabler, not a substitute for thinking — with clear control over depth, accuracy and structure
- Substance-led communication – grounded in real work, not generic narratives
- Balanced tone — technically credible yet readable
- Measured opinion – thoughtful, nuanced articulation of industry developments

The expectation is to build a voice that is credible to technical engineers and investors, while accessible to an informed audience. C. Education

Open to candidates from diverse backgrounds provided they demonstrate strong core capabilities as above. Indicative backgrounds could include:

- Media and communication (e.g. MICA, IIMC, SIMC, Symbiosis, Christ)
- Liberal arts and policy (e.g. Ashoka University, St. Stephen’s, TISS School of Advanced Studies, etc.)
- Engineering, management, consulting

D. What Strong Candidates Would Typically Demonstrate Has written or contributed to:

- Thought pieces, articles or reports explaining complex topics
- Structured documents such as investor updates, strategy notes or industry explainers
- Content shaped, refined and validated critically — avoiding over-reliance on AI-generated output

Is able to convert technical discussions into clear narratives, prioritize what matters and avoid noise, and maintain consistency of tone across formats. Comfortable operating with high ownership, limited structure, and direct engagement with leadership. E. What We Are Not Looking For

- Consumer marketing-heavy backgrounds without exposure to complex products or systems
- AI-led writing with limited control on depth, structure or technical accuracy
- Pure PR execution profiles without ownership of narrative and positioning
- Roles focused primarily on social media growth metrics
- Superficial content that prioritizes style or frequency over clarity and substance

Tools & System Orientation Familiarity with up-to-date tools for communication and content development, including:

- AI-assisted writing tools for drafting, structuring and refining content
- Graphic and visual design tools (e.g. Canva or similar) for creating clean, effective visuals
- Presentation tools (PowerPoint, Gamma or similar) for structured communication

📌 Brand, Content and Communications Lead (Chandigarh)
🏢 Polycycl
📍 Chandigarh