Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi

Editorial Design Intern

Terms of Reference

At CEEW, we build careers in public policy

● We offer strong visionary leadership – with emphasis on research and impact at scale​

● We actively promote leadership by initiative​

● We celebrate talent and ambition​

● You will be surrounded by smart people who will challenge you and help you grow​

● You will learn faster than your peers in other organisations

● Curiosity and irreverence, as well as responsibility, come together at CEEW​

● You will get above-market remuneration​

● We provide a safe space for all​

● At CEEW, your life is your example for others​

Designation offered
Editorial Design Intern

Team/ Focus area
Outreach / Publications (Design + Editorial + Research)

Reporting to
Communications Consultant (Publications, Films, and Cartoons)

Location
New Delhi, hybrid

Duration
3 months, starting immediately

Overview

CEEW seeks an Editorial Design Intern to work within the Outreach team with a balanced blend of design skills and editorial expertise to support the creation of high-quality institutional knowledge products, including our flagship Annual Report. This role is ideal for someone who can move fluidly between refining text and producing compelling visual elements, ensuring our publications are both editorially sound and visually engaging.

Key Responsibilities

1. Annual Report Development

· Review internal and external resources on CEEW’s institutional activities to gather content.

· Draft, refine, and format narrative content in alignment with organisational style and branding.

· Coordinate inputs from different teams and ensure a cohesive editorial.

· Ideate and research potential visual directions.

2. Editorial Production

· Provide light-touch proofreading and copyediting support for publications, briefs, and decks to ensure clarity, coherence, and adherence to CEEW’s editorial guidelines.

· Maintain editorial and design hygiene, ensuring consistency in formatting, typography, and layout.

· Organise publication assets and maintain records for knowledge management.

3. Visual Design & Illustration

· Conceptualise and design publication elements such as covers, section dividers, editorial illustrations, infographics, and data visualisations.

· Ensure design alignment with CEEW’s brand identity.

· Design presentation decks and visual assets for publications and related outreach.

4. Workflow & Coordination

· Track publication timelines, ensuring on-time delivery.

· Liaise with designers, vendors, and internal stakeholders for smooth production processes.

· Apply and adhere to CEEW’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in all workflows.

5. Research & Proposal Development

· Support background research, benchmarking, and idea generation for special outreach and publication projects.

· Assist in preparing communication-related proposals, concept notes, and drafts for internal/external stakeholders.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

· Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) or alternative design softwares for design and illustration.

· A strong eye for visual storytelling.

· Strong command of written English with proven proofreading and copyediting skills.

· Familiarity with end-to-end editorial and design processes for publications.

· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Preferred

· Experience in creating infographics and other data-driven visuals.

· Knowledge of accessibility standards in publications.

Learning Opportunities

This internship offers:

· Hands-on experience producing flagship institutional publications from concept to delivery.

· Exposure to high editorial and design standards in the sustainability and policy research sector.

· Mentorship from experienced communications professionals.

· Opportunities to develop both visual and editorial expertise in a professional setting.

Compensation

Competitive compensation – commensurate to the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by the industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.

Application Process

Please submit your CV, cover letter, and relevant work samples/portfolio compiled into a single PDF before 25th August 2025. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.

CEEW is an equal opportunity employer and the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the earliest possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We appreciate your interest.