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Wednesday 25 July, 2007

Editing openings with Yahoo, Bangalore

Positions:
(1) Producer: 6 to 8 years relevant experience in editing field
(2) Associate Producer: 3 to 5.5 years relevant experience in editing field
(3) Content Editor: 2 to 3 years relevant experience in editing field

Contract : For 1 year (will extend, depending on performance)

Job Description

Producer : Role and Customers: The producer is responsible for the quality, relevance and on-time delivery of content on Yahoo! properties. Part editor and writer, part creative strategist and total on-line visionary, a producer is at the very heart of what we do —— delivering branded media pro perties to the most sought after audiences on the Internet. And since great content attracts great advertising, producers build our brand while boosting our revenues. Producers strive to identify good compelling content that will
attract and retain Yahoo! users.

The role of the Producer is to manage and deliver content on Yahoo's vertical content products (e.g. Sports, News, etc.).

Each Producer is responsible for 2-3 content areas (channels) and will plan and manage editorial activities and work closely with the product development and engineering teams to enhance and/or add new features on existing and new products. The Producer is also responsible for event management including contests, polls and specials.

The Producer coordinates content partner relationships to drive the content for single or multiple channels. To achieve this, the Producer must have vision to identify good content and understand the technology that will deliver the content.

Key Responsibilities: Identify and coordinate content partner relationships to drive the content for single or multiple channels.
Accountability: Responsible for key properties including news and related properties.
Leadership: Provided with direction and guidance from a senior producer.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: 6 to 8 years of online editorial experience with superior news judgement. Should have mastered the use of online publishing tools. Proven ability to draw up and execute a content roadmap.
Ability to work collaboratively and within a cross-functional team environment. Should have strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. High energy and a good sense of humor is required.


Associate Producer
Key Responsibilities: Responsible for working with a senior level producer to learn and master the basics of how to manage content products. Will manage content delivery and editorial activities to build and sustain PVs and UUs.
Act as the front line person for questions on content; creating schedules, documentation and other tools to communicate and manage editorial activities.
Will provide feedback to product management team to implement improvements /enhancements /features on existing products and new products
Accountability: Responsible for movies and entertainment-related properties. May be assigned to work on multiple channels.
Leadership: Provided with close direction and guidance from a senior level producer.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Should have a college degree with post-graduation/PG diploma in journalism/mass communication. At least 3 years experience managing content for an online property, preferably entertainment-related.
Excellent writing and editing skills with keen understanding of the film world. Complete familiarity with online editing and publishing tools. Should also be extremely comfortable with computers and the Web.
Should be able to work within a cross-functional team environment and have good organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Content Editor
The Editor (Content Solutions rep) is responsible for providing high quality service to Yahoo! Search Marketing (YSM) India advertisers. The role is responsible for developing sales proposals to be presented to advertisers for their specific Web sites, editing and reviewing incoming orders from clients and determining that search terms are relevant in accordance to YSM's advertisers' policies. You will be promptly handling client issue! s using a great deal of professionalism, sensitivity, and common sense.
Experience: 2 – 3 yrs
Qualification: Any graduate, preferably BA, English literature, communications.
Type of Employment: Contract for 1 yr (will extend the contract depending on their performance)
Job Title: Content Solution Representative.
Yahoo! is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Please furnish all these information, these are very important for process
Name:
Present Company:
Total Experience:
Relevant Experience in Editing:
mention Your major Editing Work (e.g: News, Sports, Movies etc.,):
Current CTC:
Expected CTC :
Notice Period:
Your Current Location:
Is this is first time you are applying for Yahoo?:

Needless to say, Yahoo provides enviable work atmosphere and compensation package that is highly attractive to retain and nurture best of the talents. If you would like to be a part of this global conglomerate, please forward your updated resume indicating your current ctc,expectation and the time required to join immediately.


Arvind, Pronext ,Bangalore.
080-23144429/ 9844833930
arvind@pronextindia.com
www.pronextindia.com