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  • The Untold Story of Dalit journalists:

    Dear Friends,

     
    Below is the link to the piece, The Untold Story of Dalit journalists, which went online on the Hoot today at noon.
    A news story on this lengthy piece is likely to appear on the firstpost.com. I will forward the link to you all as soon as it goes online.

     
    Thanks again, and hoping to keep in touch.

    The story is in three parts, the link of each is given below.

    Thanks & Regards,

    Santosh Valmiki
    President, UP Chapter, IIMCAA
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  • Cloth & Utensil Collection Camp for Uttarakhand | August 11 @ IIMC HQ

    Dear IIMCians,

    Nearly 2 months after the cloudburst that left Uttarakhand ravaged. 5,748 people assumed dead and losses are estimated to be above Rs.3,000 crore. There are still thousands of people struggling to pick up the pieces of their lives and livelihoods. In the worst natural disaster, to strike India, since the 2004 Tsunami, the people of Uttarakhand continue to live in inhospitable conditions.

    Goonj– A Voice, An Effort, an NGO based out of New Delhi, working towards making clothing a matter of concern for all, has started a nationwide campaign to collect and distribute relief material to the people in Uttarakhand. Under their project Rahat, Goonj has partnered with several TV Channels as well as retail chains to streamline its efforts towards relief material collection. Started by Ashoka Fellow Mr. Anshu Gupta, an IIMC alumnus, Goonj has been working tirelessly for over a decade through their various projects and its efforts have been recognized through various awards.

    The IIMC Alumni Association has decided to partner with Goonj this coming Sunday to facilitate a collection camp- AWAAZ– at the IIMC Headquarter, New Delhi Campus.

    We appeal to all alumni to participate in AWAAZ and donate Maintained, Washed and Ironed Clothes as well as Washed Utensils. The collection camp will start at 2:00 PM and continue on till 5:00 PM, on Sunday, 11th August 2013.

    Please remember that we are trying to restore someone's dignity and that can't be done unless we show respect to them by ensuring the clothes and utensils are in a good condition, clean, washed and sanitized.

    For any further queries please contact
    Animesh– 9891789639 | Ritesh– 9811686612 | Deepti– 9971133902 | Sugam– 8860924197
    IIMC Alumni Association requests all alumni to participate in the camp wholeheartedly and make it a success.
    See you there on Sunday, 11th August 2013 between 2:00 to 5:00 pm.
    Thanks & Regards,
    Deepti Gahrotra
    Secretary, Communication, IIMCAA
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  • Social Media Opening Gurgaon

    Hi, Looking for Social Media Moderators with fair experience in content writing, community management & campaign conceptualization over FB/Twitter/Client's website (FMCG or Automobile clients) & strong knowledge of FB apps/ social media analytics and tools.

    Location: Gurgaon
    Kindly mail at shipra.gupta@digitas.com

    Regards,
    Shipra Gupta

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  • DD News: Asst. Web Editor on Casual Basis

    PRASAR BHARATI | DOORDARSHAN NEWS: DOORDARSHAN BHAWAN-II
    No. DDN/Youtube/2013 Dated: 31.07.2013
    Applications are invited in the prescribed Performa from the candidates residing in Delhi and NCR  area who are interested in getting empanelled as Assistant Website Editors on Casual Assignment basis in Doordarshan News, New Delhi for productions of Website, Twitter and Youtube related work.
    i. Essential Qualifications:
    a. The applicant should be Graduate in any discipline with PG Diploma in Journalism or Graduation in Journalism.
    OR
    Bachelor of Computer Application with knowledge of Mass Communication.
    b. The candidates should have written & oral knowledge of English Language.
    ii. Desirable: Experience (If any)
    iii. Age: The age limit is 21 to 50 years as on 01.08.13.
    2. The applicant may note that working on casual assignment basis for Doordarshan News will not  confer any right for regularization of services in the organization. The booking will be offered from time to time on the basis of the requirements of the organization and will not exceed 07 days in a 
    calendar month.
    3. Application should in enclosed format should reach to the Senior Administrative Officer, Room No. 434, Doordarshan News, Doordarshan Bhawan, Tower-B, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi on 15.07.2013. The envelope containing the application should be superscribed with Application for Casual Assistant Website Editor.
    4. Last date of submitting such application is 15.08.13.
    -Sd/-
    (R. S. BHANDARI)
    Senior Administrative Officer
    011-23097609
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  • Odia Journalism Day Celebrated | IIMCAA, Odisha

    Dear IIMCians,

    August 04 celebrated as ‘Odia Journalism Day’ to mark the beginning of Odia journalism on this date. The IIMC Alumni Association, Odisha Chapter organized a programme at Bakul Foundation, Bhubaneswar to celebrate the first Odia Journalism Day. The celebration got a special significance as a book on ‘History of Journalism in Odisha’ written by renowned media academician and Head of IIMC, Dhenkanl Dr. Mrinal Chatterjee was launched.

    Noted writer and former Editor Adhyapaka Biswaranjan, senior journalist Ramhari Mishra, and author-journalist Gourhari Das graced the programme as Guests. The Speakers discussed about growth and present scenario of Odia Journalism and its contribution to the society. “Odia journalism played an important role in pre-independence and post independence period. Though technological journalism in Odisha is at par with any other language journalism in India, there is a need for improvement in content,” said Dr. Chatterjee.  August 04 is important for Odia journalism as on this date in 1866 the foundation of Odia journalism was laid with publication of the first issue of ‘The Utkal Dipika’.

    Every year, this August 04 will be celebrated as Odia Journalism Day by Indian Institute of Mass Communication Alumni Association, Odisha Chapter. “Next year we will organize a campaign to popularize the day among media fraternity as well as people of Odisha,” informed office bearers of the of the Association. More than 50 members of the Association were present during the occasion.

    Thanks & Regards,
    Jyoti Prakash Mohapatra
    General Secretary, IIMCAA, Odisha
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  • IMP: CC Meeting on August 11 at IIMC HQ at 1.00 PM

    Dear IIMCians,

    Monthly meeting of the Central Committee of IIMC Alumni Association will take place on August 11, 2013 at 1.00 PM at IIMC Headquarter, New Delhi.
    It was delayed by one week this month to focus our page and associated groups on Odisha Chapter's Big Event on August 4 in Bhubaneshwar on Odia Journalism Day.
    Agenda of the meeting are as follows:-
    1. Reporting of activites
    2. Review of Membership Drive
    3. Opinions of Chaptesr/ Sub Chapters over formation of National Council
    4. Competition for new batch and partners & sponsors for the same
    5. Collection camp of cloths and utensils for Uttarakhand Flood Victims
    6. Any unlisted issue raised by CC Members
    Thanks & Regards,
    Animesh Biswas
    General Secretary, IIMCAA
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  • IMP: 3 New Organisation Secretaries and Secretary, Communication

    Dear IIMCians,

    We are in the process of distribution of works among newly inducted members of the Central Committee. There will be 3 New Committees which we shall announce soon with members, functional area and responsibilities.
    Meanwhile, President Mr. Mukesh Kaushik has appointed 3 new CC Members and re-designated one old CC Member as follows.
    New Organisation Secretaries
    Ms. Tanu Shree, 2005-06, ADPR, Delhi/ tanushree.iimc@gmail.com
    Mr. Saurabh Dwivedi, 2006-07, HJ, New Delhi/ saurabhdwivedi224@gmail.com
    Mr. Avinash Kumar Chanchal, 2011-12, HJ, New Delhi/ avinashk48@gmail.com
    New Secretary | Officiating Member of Communication Committee
    Ms. Deepti Gahrotra, 2011-12, Ad-PR, New Delhi/ deepti.gahrotra@gmail.com
    Ms. Deepti Gahrotra will replace new Organisation Secretary Ms. Tanu Shree as Secretary and Officiating Member of Communication Committee.
    Thanks & Regards,
    Animesh Biswas
    General Secretary
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  • Vacancy for Sports PR in a leading PR Agency

    Dear IIMCians,

     
    A leading Public Relations agency in India is looking for a Sports PR Executive to handle their Sports accounts.
     
    Skills Required: Good technical knowledge of various Sports and Excellent Sports Writing
     
    Experience: 1-2 yrs
     
    Location: Delhi
     
    Please send your CV at animesh.cwg@gmail.com
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  • MoM: Andhra Pradesh Chapter Meeting | 14 July, 2013

    Dear IIMCians,

    Fourth meeting of IIMCAA, AP Chapter was held on 14th July, 2013 at HUDA Park, Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad. It was attended by President Byomakesh Biswal, General Secretary Rajesh Parida, Niharkant Panda, Shantiswarup Samantaray, Treasurer Abinash Mohapatra, Executive member Jayanta Sahu and Organisation Secretary Rakesh Mohanty.

    1) The meeting reviewed the membership drive of the chapter and decided to speed up the drive.
    2) Since one of the executive member of the chapter, Vinit Koneru moved to another state recently, the meeting has nominated Niharkanta Panda (TV Capsule course-2003) Mobile Number: 09440563185, Email: nihar.pnd@gmail.com as the new executive member in his place.
    3) A joint bank account has been opened by the chapter to deposit the membership fee and money generated through other means. The details of the bank account is as follows:
    Bank: Vijaya Bank, Sahebnagar Branch, Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad
    Saving Bank Account Number: 403401011003822
    IFSC CODE: VIJ80004034
    MICR CODE: 500029019
    Joint A/C in the name of: Rakesh Kumar Mohanty & Abinash Mohapatra.
    4) Activities of the chapter were reviewed and the members were advised to attend all meetings and visit the blog regularly to remain informed about the activities of the chapter as well as the Central Committee.
    5)  Chetan Mallik (EJ-2000-2001) Mobile Number: 09885046474, Email: cmallik@gmail.com was nominated as the fourth member for National Council. President, Gen Secretary and Treasurer are by default members of the National Council.
    6) A brief presentation was given by President Byomakesh Biswal on online journalism. The chapter also decided to take up similar knowledge sharing initiatives.
    7) In order to broaden the activities of the alumni, the meet has decided to create course modules on different aspects of journalism and share it with aspiring journalists studying in different institutes in the state. 
    8) The meet also considered a proposal to form a cricket team and participate in matches with other media organizations.

    Thanks & Regards,
    Byomakesh Biswal
    President, IIMCAA, Andhra Pradesh
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