Cyber Crime Content Writer

Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and insightful Cyber Crime Content
Writer to join our cybersecurity research and communications team. The ideal
candidate will possess a strong command of technical writing and an
understanding of cybersecurity, cyber crime trends, and digital risk. You will
be responsible for producing high-impact content aimed at educating
professionals, decision-makers, and the general public on cyber threats,
policies, best practices, and cutting-edge research in the field of cyber crime.

Key
Responsibilities

 Develop, write, and edit high-quality, accurate, and engaging content on
cyber crime, cyber security practices, threat intelligence, and incident
response.
 Collaborate with cybersecurity researchers, analysts, and legal experts
to translate complex technical findings into accessible language for a
wide audience.
 Create blog posts, white papers, research summaries, newsletters, case
studies, press releases, and social media content.
 Prepare educational material and awareness content for workshops,
seminars, and training programs.
 Track and report on emerging trends, real-world incidents, and
government or legal developments in cyber crime.
 Ensure all content is aligned with the organization’s tone, standards,
and compliance protocols.
 Optimize content for SEO and digital reach, where relevant.
 Maintain editorial calendars and manage content deliverables on
schedule.
 Review and proofread documents to ensure grammatical accuracy and
technical clarity.

Eligibility
Criteria

 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication,
English, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
 2+ years of proven experience in technical writing, content creation,
or cybersecurity journalism.
 Solid understanding of cyber crime concepts such as phishing,
ransomware, digital forensics, dark web, privacy laws, and cyber
defense strategies.
 Strong research skills and the ability to synthesize complex ideas into
clear, reader-friendly content.
 Excellent command of English grammar, punctuation, and technical
vocabulary.

Careers @ C3i Hub
IIT Kanpur

C3i Innovation Hub
Sixth Avenue, IIT Kanpur, Kalyanpur,
Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India - 208016.

Phone: (+91) 512 2592204 | Email: hr@c3ihub.org | website: www.c3ihub.org

Foundation for Innovation and Research in Science and Technology

SIDBI Building, Sixth Avenue, IIT Kanpur, Kalyanpur,
Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India - 208016.

Phone: (+91) 512 2597057 | Email: siic@iitk.ac.in | website: www.siicfirst.com
 Proficiency in MS Office, content management systems (CMS), and SEO
tools.

Desirable
Qualifications

 Experience writing for cybersecurity companies, SOCs, or CERT teams.
 Familiarity with regulatory frameworks like GDPR, IT Act, or NIST
guidelines.
 Exposure to basic cybersecurity tools or platforms (e.g., SIEM, firewalls,
forensic tools).
 Ability to adapt writing style for different audiences (technical vs non-
technical).
 Knowledge of infographic design tools (e.g., Canva) is a plus.

Personal
Attributes

 Analytical and detail-oriented.
 Ethical, collaborative, and curious.
 Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
 Capable of working independently or as part of a team.
 Deadline-driven and well-organized.

Travel

An employee must travel across the country for project execution, monitoring,
and coordination with geographically distributed teams per the assigned
responsibilities.

Communication

 Submit a cover letter summarizing your experience in relevant
technologies and software along with a resume and the LATEST
passport-size PHOTOGRAPH.
 Please note that an application without a detailed cover letter will be
immediately rejected. Also, note that the applications/ resumes sent to
mail id or physical copies SHALL NOT be considered for scrutiny.