Category: IIMC Alumni Association

  • The Hoot requires an editorial staffer

    The Hoot requires an editorial staffer
     
    Work profile: Handling freelance contributions, monitoring free speech issues, checking the Hoot helpline, assisting with book reviews and book extracts, dealing with book publishers, helping to procure media watch briefs.

     

    Educational Qualification: Post graduate

     
    Experience Required: A post graduate with excellent English language skills, reporting or editing experience in a media-related publishing house, a demonstrated interest in media research and free speech issues, relevant work experience of at least 3-4 years.

     

    Salary Offered: Rs 35,000 per month

     

    Email To: editor@thehoot.org

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  • A web and social media editor for the Hoot

    The Hoot requires a web and social media editor. Work profile: handling the web functionality of the site, liasing with the web master, sourcing relevant material for the Hoot, creating interactive features, writing for the site, doing social media based surveys.

     

    Educational Qualification: Post graduate

     
    Experience Required: A with a minimum of five years of overall media experience, at least three years work experience at a web publication, and a passion for social media networking.
     
    Salary Offered: Rs 40,000 a month
     
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  • UPSC recruiting 11 IIS officers/ Last Date- 11 November

    UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ADVERTISEMENT NO.20

    INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT BY SELECTION TO THE FOLLOWING POSTS

     

    Serial No. 5 (Other 4 are excluded here as they are not related with us).

     

    Vacancy No. 11102005422

     

    Eleven Senior Grade of Indian Information Service, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

     

    Of the eleven posts, one post is reserved for Scheduled Castes candidates, one post is reserved for Scheduled Tribes candidates, two posts are reserved for Other Backward Classes candidates and remaining seven posts are Unreserved.

     

    Of the eleven posts, one post each pertains to Hindi , Manipur, Bengali, Telugu, Gujarati language and two posts each pertain to English, Assamese , Kashmiri language, as all the eleven posts are to be filled up language-wise (see relevant Note below).

     

    Of the eleven posts, two posts are reserved for Physically Handicapped persons from any community and pertain to Assamese and Kashmiri language respectively and of these two posts, one post is reserved for Physically Handicapped persons with Disability/Disabilities viz. Blindness or Low Vision and remaining one post is reserved for Physically Handicapped persons with Disabilities viz. Orthopaedically Handicapped/Locomotor Disability/Cerebral Palsy with One Arm or One Leg Affected(OA or OL ). The posts are also suitable for Physically Handicapped persons with Disabilities viz. Blindness or Low Vision or Orthopaedically Handicapped/Locomotor Disability/Cerebral Palsy with One Arm or One Leg Affected(OA or OL ).

     

    QUALIFICATIONS:

     

    ESSENTIAL:

     

    A. EDUCATIONAL:

     i) Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.

    ii) Diploma in Journalism from a recognised University/Institution or equivalent.

     

    B. EXPERIENCE:

    Three years’ experience of journalistic, publicity or publication work in a Government Department or any Newspaper/News agency.

     

    NOTE : The candidate must have studied the concerned Languages i.e. Hindi or Manipuri or Bengali or Telugu or Gujarati or English or Assamese or Kashmiri Language upto Secondary School level.

     

    DUTIES : The officers are required to prepare press notes, publicity materials, editorial material and analysis of Press Comments on current topics, compilation of news bulletins and reporting of news for broadcasting, monitoring of news bulletins by foreign broadcasting stations. Organizing exhibitions, writing scripts/captions, maintenance of register on newspapers in India. Preparation of research/reference paper and background note in the fields of history, economics and current events for use of press, radio, writers etc.

     

     

    For further details please visit the site of Union Public Service Commission and Click the link where you find this tag

     

    Recruitment Advertisement  No. 20/2011

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  • Prayer meet for Late Ankit Verma (RTV/ 2010-11): 28th October

    Dear All,

     

    We are organisng a prayer and Hawan Ceremony in the memory of our dear Ankit Verma (RTV/ 2010-11) tomorrow (28th October 2011) at 3:00 p.m in Arya Samaaj Mandir, Krishna Nagar, Safdarjung Enclave, Near Ankit's room, New Delhi.

     

    Kindly join us in praying for his peace and happiness.

     

    For Further details contact:

    Parbind Singh: 9911001114, 9711674268

    Indra Mohan: 8800286273

    Sugandh Swani: 9582317242

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  • The Times of India seeks Sr Copy Editor in Bangalore

    The Times of India requires a Senior Copy Editor / Chief Copy Editor for its Bangalore edition.

    Experience: The ideal candidate should have 2 to 6 years of relevant experience in print media, experience on the desk is mandatory

    Candidate profile: Must have excellent command over the English language, possess strong news and visual sense, good editing and page making skills.

    Must be able to coordinte with reporters and designers and work within tight deadlines.

    Salary: Commensurate with experience

    Contact person:  Anonna Barua

    Email: anonna.barua@timesgroup.com

    Phone number: 080 – 42200399

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  • Opening for Journalist with TOI Real Estate Supplements in Thane

    The candidate will have to work on The Times of India, Thane branch’s various real estate supplements like Property Plus Central,Property Plus Western, Mumbai Mirror Per Sq Ft.

    Experience: 4-6 years in writing, subbing and page making.

    Salary range: 4-6 lakhs per annum

    Resume to be mailed on jhumurghosh@gmail.com and jhumur.ghosh@timesgroup.com

    Call: 25382115 between 2-6 pm

     
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  • Senior Editor needed at Akosha.com

    Akosha.com is looking for a Senior Editor in Delhi.

    Experience: 2 years in content/editorial/copy editing

    About Akosha

    We help unhappy customers in getting their complaints against brands resolved quickly.
    We are a team of 6 passionate individuals working out of Delhi, Noida and Mumbai.
    We are backed by The Morpheus and funded by one of the most influential Venture Capital firms in the world.

    What do they say about Akosha?

    “Unlike me, Akosha is here to stay” – OBAMA

    “Akosha is the NEXT big thing” – BILL GATES

    Ok, more seriously, here is what the media has to say about us.

    Responsibilities:

    You will be responsible for managing Akosha’s info.akosha.com portal which is fast becoming India’s best destination for consumer to understand their problems and rights. Your primary goal is to make Akosha content as compelling and engaging as possible and evolve an editorial voice.

    * Develop new content ideas around audio, video, slideshows, cartoons and other forms of creative content;
    * Create, develop and manage content and oversee freelancers, including writers, interns etc.
    * Interact with Akosha viewers (our traffic is growing 30% month on month)
    * Managing Social Media activities on Facebook, Twitter etc.

    What to expect:

    * No dress code – dress the way you want.
    * Lots of hard work + challenging targets.
    * A fast paced environment where ideas are always welcome
    * Competitive salary depending upon your ability and experience (Rs.3-4 lakhs p.a. – negotiable)

    What are we looking for:

    * Minimum experience of 2 years in content/editorial/copy editing
    * Graduate from reputed colleges in India
    * Excellent research skills
    * Good written and spoken communication skills

    Real passion to join Akosha – check out a presentation one of the candidates made to tell us how much he wanted to join us.

     Salary: Rs.3-4 Lakhs pa (negotiable as per the candidate).

    To apply, please go to –http://akosha.theresumator.com/apply/lgTBkY/Senior-Editor.html

     
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  • Multiple Openings with Rupa Publications in Delhi

    Rupa Publications has the following requirement in New Delhi.

    Assistant Manager – Marketing

    Assistant Manager – Media Relations

    Assistant Manager – Events

    Executive Assistant

    Experience: At least 2 years

    Candidate profile

    Assistant Manager — Marketing

    Key Performance Indicators

    * Marketing Research
    * Market Positioning
    * Institutional Marketing
    * Lead Generation for Corporate Tie ups
    * Gifting opportunities
    * Advertising
    * Copy Writing/ Story Boarding
    * Scheduling
    * Assist in preparing Marketing/ Branding Plans
    * Promotions (Online and Offline book retailers)
    * Website Supervision
    * Newsletters/ Mailers (Preparation and Circulation)
    * Building/ Managing Mailing Lists
    * Database Management
    * Vendor Relations

    Assistant Manager – Media Relations

    Key Performance Indicators

    * Media Relations
    * Review Media
    * Event Media
    * Media Planning
    * Regular Media Rounds/ visits
    * Press Releases/ kits
    * Forthcoming Books – mailers
    * Building and Maintaining the Media Database
    * PR Agency Coordination
    * Managing Interview Schedules
    * Pro-activeness for story ideas
    * Relationship building with freelance reviewers
    * Clip Monitoring
    * Clip Analysis
    * Vendor Relations

    Assistant Manager — Events

    Key Performance Indicators

    * Complete Event Management
    * Plan and Format
    * Logistics
    * Vendor Coordination
    * Budgeting
    * Floor Plans
    * Designs
    * Guest Lists
    * Licenses
    * Bookings
    * Give away
    * Entertainment plan
    * Coordination with Panellists, CG/ GOH etc.
    * Event Collaterals
    * Conceptualization
    * Design
    * Production
    * Event Promotions
    * PR Agency Coordination
    * Database (vendors, guests, artists, agencies, etc) building and management

    Executive Assistant

    * Make appointments for the CEO, keep his schedule up to date at all times
    * Reply routine e-mails/letters/queries on CEO’s behalf
    * Make all travel bookings for the CEO
    * Supervise the running of the office
    * Maintain holiday calendar
    * Keep track of author contracts, keep author files up to date
    * Record and update management meeting minutes
    * Record editorial meeting minutes
    * Record board meeting minutes
    * Assist CEO with research
    * Draft letters for the CEO, take dictation from the CEO
    * Prepare reports for the CEO
    * Maintain record of manuscripts received and editorial schedule
    * Liaise with other senior executives of the company on the CEO’s behalf
    * Keep all CEO’s files up to date at all times
    * Ensure CEO’s visitors/guests are received and treated courteously
    * Keep author/title database up to date
    * Keep agent/media database up to date

    Salary range: Rs 30,000 to 40,000 monthly for Assistant Managers and 35,000 monthly for Executive Assistant

    Contact person: Aienla Ozukum (for EA), Hina Mobar (for Asst Managers)

    Email: Aienla Ozukum: aienlaozukum@rupapublications.com, Hina Mobar: hinamobar@rupapublications.com

    Phone number: Aienla Ozukum- 49226608 ; Hina Mobar- 4926648

     
     
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  • Times of India needs Editors and Feature Writers in Hyderabad

    The Times of India is looking for Editors and Feature Writers inHyderabad.

    Candidate requirement: We need news feature writers specializing in hard core news with a flair for language and an eye for offbeat stories.

    The applicant must be able to coordinate with reporters and designers and work within tight deadlines.

    8-10 years of industry experience would be an added advantage.

    Interested candidates send in your resumes to anupriya.gupta@timesgroup.com within a week of the publication of this advertisement.

     
     
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