IIT Madras Marketing & Social Media Specialist Recruitment 2026

About This Job

IIT Madras is hiring 1 Marketing, Communications & Social Media Specialist for the Department of FedEx SMART on a contract basis. If you have a UG or PG degree with 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in social media management, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 30 April 2026. The salary is Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 60,000 per month (consolidated).

IIT Madras Marketing & Social Media Specialist Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), through its Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), has advertised 1 vacancy for a Marketing, Communications & Social Media Specialist at the Department of FedEx SMART. This is Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt.58/2026 dated 16 April 2026. The position is initially for one year and may be extended based on performance. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Any UG (Bachelor's degree) or PG (Master's degree) from a recognised university.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in social media management, marketing communications, or a related field.
• Preferred: Experience working in an academic environment or institution. Prior experience handling social media for an organisation or events is an added advantage.
• Skills Required: Social media platform management (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook), basic graphic design using Canva or Adobe tools, good written communication in English, and interest in event management and outreach.
• Nationality: You must be a citizen of India.

Salary

• Selected candidate will get a consolidated salary of Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 60,000 per month.
• The actual salary within this range will depend on qualifications and relevant experience.

Selection Process

The institute will select candidates through the following stages:

1. Shortlisting: Applications will be screened based on qualifications, experience, and relevance of profile.
2. Skill Test / Written Test: Shortlisted candidates may be called for a skill-based test at the institute's discretion.
3. Interview: Candidates who clear the test will be called for a personal interview.
4. Document Verification: Original documents will be verified before final selection.

Note: The institute reserves the right to decide the mode of screening and testing. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Madras IC&SR recruitment portal at icsrstaff.iitm.ac.in.
2. Click on "Current Openings" and find Advertisement No. Advt.58/2026.
3. Register with your email ID and fill in the online application form.
4. Upload all required documents, photograph, and signature.
5. Submit the application before the deadline.
6. After submission, take a printout — you will need it at the time of test or interview.
7. Do NOT send a hard copy to the institute by post.

For technical issues with the application portal, contact: icsrrecruitment6@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in or call 044-2257 8843 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 30 April 2026
• Interview / Test Date: To be announced

• Manage and update social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook for the department
• Create, design, and schedule posts covering events, research highlights, achievements, and announcements
• Develop creatives, posters, and short videos using graphic design tools like Canva or Adobe suite
• Coordinate with internal teams to collect content, photographs, and updates for timely posting
• Support outreach activities and promotional campaigns of the FedEx SMART department
• Assist in planning and promoting events, including pre-event publicity and post-event coverage
• Maintain a structured social media content calendar to ensure consistent and regular posting
• Monitor audience engagement and respond to basic queries or messages where appropriate