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Friday 29 February, 2008

Copy Editor needed with Agilisys

About: Agilisys is the UK's most innovative IT services and outsourcing provider, transforming the way our clients deliver services to their customers through the use of strategic, affordable, shared service platforms. Visit www.agilisys.co.uk

Opening: Copy Editor

Experience: 2 to 5 years

Job Location: Bandra (W), Mumbai.

Job Skills required:
- Strict British English business writing and editing skills
- Fundamentally inclined towards proof-reading and copy editing roles
- Ability to liaise with external parties formally to get necessary inputs to perform the job well
- Good speed in reading, comprehending, looking for newer and different sources of information, selecting relevant material, assimilating and structuring information
- Analytical mind to draw meaningful inferences from researched matter.

Responsibilities:
Editorial
1. Reviewing reports and other research outputs created by the team in terms of business English writing
2. Checking that the author has provided all the required materials and resolving queries directly with the author
3. Write executive summary/ editorial pieces, which are crisp, subject-related opinion pieces
4. Train the team in the nuances of business writing
5. Assessing the suitability of the text for its intended readership, e.g. based on regional practices (the UK and India mainly), industry etc.
6. Maintaining awareness of new words or phrases coming into popular usage and ensuring they are inoffensive to readership
7. Discussing and resolving any potentially libellous sections with the team head and the author

Designing
8. Creating artwork briefs for the report design and layout etc.
9. Producing a checklist to ensure consistency of content presentation, eg dates, hyphenation, capitalisation and other aspects
10. Indexing and storing the research outputs

Marketing
11. Managing IndiQuest website
12. Managing marketing and business activities such as writing contributing to proposals, preparing marketing collaterals etc.

Contact: Richa Duragkar, richa.duragkar@agilisys.co.uk , 022-265440538 mentioning, current and expected salart, experience, platform and tools used, notice period, suitable time to call.

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TOI needs Correspondent cum Copy Editor — Freshers welcome

Experience: 0 - 5 Years

Location: Mumbai, Mumbai Suburbs, Navi Mumbai

Compensation: Rupees 2,50,000 - 5,00,000

Job Description: The candidate would be responsible for making pages and cover stories on various topics. Should have good verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of Quark Express is preferred. Freshers are also welcome if they have the required skills. Candidates with experience in Copy Editing with any media firm. BMS/ BMM freshers with a strong command over English may also apply.

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Hot New! Yahoo needs Managing Editor

Organisation Yahoo!

City Bangalore, Karnataka

Details:
- You should have about 7 to 10 years of experience in a similar role in the internet space, and also have to be new media savvy.
- As the Managing Editor you lead the editorial group, and would need to work closely with the Audience BUs, section editors, and editorial associates on all editorial facets of the contents on the Yahoo! Website.
- You would be required to collaborate, derive synergies, push change in strategy to deliver on key projects. In the whole process you become a fulcrum for all content driven initiatives.
- It is very important that your past experience should have given you the opportunity to network extensively in the industry to have an idea about the established practices as well as to understand competitive scanning of the environment on a regular basis, so that cutting edge editorials solutions are available to the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to thoroughly research stories and topics while handling multiple tasks in a fairly organized manner is very essential, you should also be networked in the blogger's community and be extremely consumer focused.
- Independent writing and editing experience publishing under regular deadlines should be your forte.

Designation Managing Editor

Experience 7 to 10 Years

Salary Not a constraint for a deserving professionals

Contact Arvind, software_careers_hr@rediffmail.com , 9739865587.

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Reliance Communications needs Content Writer Editor

About: We are one of the group companies of the Reliance - Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG), one of India's largest business conglomerates with major interests in financial services, energy, infrastructure and entertainment, besides telecom.

Designation: Content Writer, Editor

Job Description: Content writing in English language. Excellent Communication Skills. 0-2 yrs of Exp in Editing and Content writing.

Apply: via Naukri

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Corporate communication openings

Opening: Manager - Corporate Communication with a leading manufacturing firm of India. It is an independent role and the position directly reports to the joint MD.

Loaction: Faridabad

Profile: Degree/Diploma/PG in Mass Communication/PR/Journalism

Experience: 8 - 12 years

Role:
- Development & implementation of communication strategy & plan.
- Development & control of Budgetary plan.
- Planning, research, writing & coordination of press releases, news stories, feature articles, interviews & other informational materials.
- Handling PR of Chairman & JMD with media & associations.
- Establish & maintain strong collaboration with media, investors, various industry forums.
- Development & implementation of content strategy, management & development methodologies and standards for websites.
- Industry association coordination.
- Handling internal & external newsletter
- Proficient in computers - MS Office, Photoshop, Pagemaker, Coreldraw etc.
- Preferably from corporate sector.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills. (English & Hindi)
- Flair for writing & editing various kinds of communication material (e.g. speech, press release, feature articles, presentations etc.)
- Creative bent of mind.
- Ease in interfacing with media, top management, agencies, suppliers etc.

Contact: Vanshika at vanshika@therecruiters.net or call at 011-65183955 (Mon - Fri, 11 am to 4 pm).

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Travel writers needed

A travel magazine is looking for original travel and travel-related content / articles preferably with digital photographs (without copyright infringement). On publishing, the author will get credit (author's name), photo in the published article and an honorarium. We request the prospecting author to send us (1) a sample of about 300-400 words written to vidzword@gmail.com so that we can understand the author's style of writing. Please send only as an attached word doc and of max 400 words length. (2) along with a list of articles the author will be able to contribute (the author may add to the list later).

Via Caferati

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Graphic Designer needed in Times of India Jaipur

Designers: Knowledge of software like Quark Xpress, CorelDraw, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat and Web Design packages are mandatory. Designers must be able to create visually appealing, well laid out & easy to navigate pages.

Qualification: Graduate

Experience: 2-3 years.

Location: Jaipur

Contact: Divya at bccla1@gmail.com with Current CTC, Expected CTC, Total Experience, Contact details.

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Sports Editor needed at a well-known portal

Company Profile: We are looking for a Sports Editor - Mobile Content to join a well known cricket portal at their development centre in Bangalore.

Experience: 2 - 7 Years

Location: Bangalore

Compensation: Rupees 2,00,000 - 7,00,000

Job Description:
- Should be from a sports background
- Should have excellent writing skills. Ideally, experience in developing mobile content.
- People with experience in developing other interactive content from web companies or ad agencies can also be considered
- Conceptual skills to conceive and execute interesting products for the mobile platform

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Infomedia needs B2b Features Editor

Experience: 2 - 6 Years

Location: Mumbai

Compensation: Rupees 2,00,000 - 3,75,000

Job Description: Features Editor for a B2B magazines. Job profile would involve writing feature articles on various subjects. Covering seminars and conferences. Preparing reports etc.

Desired Candidate Profile: Graduates/Post graduates, Diploma in Journalism preferred. Candidate should have good communication skills with Flair of Writing. Min 2 to 6 years of experience in editing is essential. Candidates who have worked on Industrial and other Trade magazines would be preferred

Contact: Arusha Dennis, Infomedia India Limited, A-Wing, Ruby House, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar West, Mumbai - Maharashtra ,INDIA 400028. arusha.dennis@infomediaindia.com

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Website Editor needed

Experience: 0 - 5 Years

Location: Mumbai

Compensation: Rupees 1,25,000 - 5,00,000

Job Description:
- Looking for candidates with good writing, editing, rewriting, and paraphrasing skills.
- The incumbent should have a nose for hard news and an eye for detail and should be able to churn out crisp articles after doing some basic research.
- Work in shifts in 365 / 24 /7 enviroment.
- The person with previous experience in writing for websites, creative writing, business writing etc can apply.
- Grammar proficiency is a must. Knowledge of tools like Photoshop, FTP, HTML etc is an added advantage.
- People with journalism background (Newspapers /Magazines/Television) having wider experience in writing on various issues would be preferred.
- The Incumbent must posses excellent research capabilities across the spectrum.
- Should be willing to work in a dynamic 24/7 environment and put extra hours.
- Must posses excellent communication skills (Written and
Verbal).
- Should be able to adapt to a dynamic environment. Ought to be a team person.

Company Profile: One of the leading companies in the Media & Entertainment vertical.

Contact: Via Naukri

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Freelance journalists needed

Organisation: BM House, a lifestyle magazine, slotted only for the niche segment of the society. Enjoying a high readership count with a circulation of 50,000 copies.

Experience: 2 - 7 Years

Location: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru/Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad / Secunderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Chandigarh, Delhi/NCR

Profile: The candidate is expected to conduct interviews of celebs. They should have good contacts and possss good PR skills. They are also expected to take inputs from experts in their respective fields for various topics to be covered in the magazine. Home Affair magazine is an extension of the Wedding Affair magazine. It will cater to an upmarket readership and will cover topics pertaining to home decor and home improvement. Interviews and inputs of celebrities and experts will be taken.

Contact: Rajnish Rathi, BM House ( I ) Ltd, B-5/75, Lower Ground Floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi. rajnish@weddingaffir.co.in , 91-011-41650833,41650834.

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Saturday 23 February, 2008

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Friday 22 February, 2008

Gurgaon-based firm seeks Copy Editor

Organisation: International professional services firm

City: Gurgaon

Designation: Copy editor

Description: A leading professional services firm is seeking copy editors to review documents on a broad range of industries and functions for clarity, concision, and coherence. Although based in India, the copy editor will report to supervisors based in New York.

Skills: Candidates must have excellent skills in American English grammar, spelling, usage, and punctuation. They must be detail-oriented, with a thorough understanding of editorial processes. Knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style, the AP Stylebook, or Words Into Type is essential. Successful candidates must be a team player, be able to meet and manage deadlines, have a keen eye for detail, possess strong organizational abilities, and have good communication skills. Responsibilities include editing text for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax, and modifying copy to conform to standards of style, length, and ease of understanding.

Experience: Candidates should possess 2-5 years of copy-editing experience, extensive knowledge of English grammar and familiarity with distinctions between British English and American English, excellent time-management and prioritization skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to perform gracefully under pressure, an uncompromising commitment to quality.

Salary: Competitive, based on experience.

Contact: T. Singh, deputy copy chief, lapsingintocomma@gmail.com

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Thursday 21 February, 2008

Hot New! Openings with Times of India

Times of India, Jaipur, is hiring for the following vacancies:

Resident Editor
Code: Ed/Jpr/Del/08
Profile: Excellent track record as a journalist, preferably as an editor. Strong academic background with wide national exposure, and proven leadership skills. Experience 10-15 years.

Chief Reporter
Code: CR/Jpr/Del/08
Profile: Strong writing and reporting abilities, proven leadership skills. Experience 7-10 years.

News Editor
Code: NE/Jpr/Del/08
Ability to manage desk, and coordinate between production demands, reporters and sub-editors. Experience 7-10 years.

Correspondent/Reporter
Code: RE/Jpr/Del/08.
Experience: 2-5 years.

Senior/Principal Correspondent/Reporter
Code SRE/Jpr/Del/08
Experience: 6-9 years.

Deputy News Editors
Code: DNE/Jpr/Del/08
Knowledge of QuarkXpress essential. Experience 5-7 years.

Copy/Senior Copy Editors
Code: SE/Jpr/Del/08
Knowledge of QuarkXpress, experience essential. Experience: 3-6 years.

Copy Editor/Reporter
Code: CE/Jpr/Del/08
Knowledge of QuarkXpress, experience essential. Experience 3-5 years.

Graphic Designers
Code: DE/Jpr/Del/08
Experience: 4-5 years.

Photographers
Code: PO/Jpr/Del/08
Experience: 2-5 years.

Remuneration package will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Contact: Interested candidates can mail their resume giving position code to careers.north@timesgroup.com

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Editorial Openings with Sage Publications

About: Sage is an international publisher of books and journals in social sciences and STM with offices in Los Angeles, London, New Delhi and Singapore. Openings as follows:

Editors
If you are a bookwork with a penchant for the world of academia, then why not consider pursuing a career in book publishing? Sage India, a vibrant publishing house, is expanding domestic program at a phenomenal rate. We are on the lookout for Editors to work on academic books and journals of international repute.
What we want: Apart from a command over and a love for the English language, he must posses refined interpersonal skills to win over authors. The ability to thrive under deadline pressures and remain unflustered while multitasking is desirable. You will be responsible for quality checking edited manuscripts for style and editorial content, language, references and citations.
What you get: As an editor, your credit will appear in every book. You will be rubbing shoulders with renowned authors and also attending book events launched by noted personalities such as the prime minister, vice president, etc. You will be working in a stimulating environment for a company that prizes its people. And of course you will be working with like-minded people, who are also bookworms!

Proof readers
You will be responsible for reading proofs to ensure that manuscripts are error free. You need to have an eye for detail and a command over the English language. Preference will be given to applicants with proof-reading experience and to those who can adhere to deadlines.

Contact: Please send your CV, along with complete details of your current remuneration and a cover letter to sonal.sharma@sagepub.in or by post to Sage Publications India Pvt Ltd., B-1/I-1, Mohan Cooperative Industrial Area, Mathura Road, New Delhi 110044. Please mark the title of the post for you are applying in every communication sent to us.

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Advertising openings with Foresight

Foresight Communications Pvt Ltd, Delhi, seeks:

Junior Copy Writers
- 1-2 years of experience

Client Servicing Executives
- Young graduates with excellent communication skills and 2-3 years work experience

DTP Operators/Designers
- Proficiency in CorelDraw, Photoshop, PageMaker, with 2-3 years of experience

Finishing Artists

- Minimum 2 years of experience

Contact: getforesight@gmail.com

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Tech & auto content writers needed

Copy Writers / Content Writers required for writing interesting Product Reviews for Automobile and Electronics Products Portal

Profile:
- Creative writers with an inborn flair for writing to fit into web content writing assignments ranging from Product Reviews, Advertising Copy writing, Corporate communications etc.
- Education qualification or working experience is not mandatory

Contact: Darshana Joshi, HR Dept, Y On Earth Interactive Communication Technologies (I) Pvt. Ltd., D/622, 4th floor, Vashi Plaza, Sector 17, Vashi, Navi Mumbai -400 705,India. Mob:9323182053, Phone: 91-22-65143774, E-mail : jobs@goodpeople.co.in Web Site: http://www.yonearth.com

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Saturday 16 February, 2008

Hot New! Opening with Thomson Financial

Thomson Financial needs Correspondent - Financial News in Mumbai.

Skills:
- 1+ years of financial journalism/editorial experience with a reputed firm
- Exposure to financial domain – especially on Financial content.
- Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Excellent writing and editing skills (English language)
- Good team player who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Good educational background.
- Ability to generate ideas to improve the effectiveness/relevancy of the news content

Contact: Send your resume in Word format, mentioning current and expected CTC and notice period to nitesh_singh@iitiim.net

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Tuesday 12 February, 2008

Times of India seeks journalist

Female candidates preferred.

Location: Ahmedabad

Contact: Ekta, ektat@globali.in mentioning your current and expected salary.

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Monday 11 February, 2008

Wednesday 6 February, 2008

The BBC is hiring

BBC Monitoring, headquartered in the south of England, monitors open source foreign media from over 150 countries throughout the world in more than 70 languages.

They are recruiting Monitoring Journalists for Persian Language.

Location: BBC Monitoring Bureau, New Delhi. Or you may be working from home as an Independent contractor (depending on individual discussion).

Job Description: Working in line with customer needs, you will select news and information from open source material in Persian (Farsi).

You will translate, edit and write copy accurately and quickly using clear idiomatic English. The role also includes shift work. Candidates based anywhere in India will be considered and offered competitive pay and outstanding training opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have excellent knowledge of international affairs especially in relation to Iran and the Middle East and will be educated to degree level or equivalent. They must also have excellent Persian and English with proven translation skills.

Contact: Submit your CV with letter of motivation and contact details to Mr. Andrius Uzkalnis, Team Manager (Eurasia) at andrius.uzkalnis@mon.bbc.co.uk .

Deadline: Tuesday, February 12. Shortlisted candidates will be tested and interviewed in India.

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Urgent: The Tribune is hiring journalists

The Tribune, Chandigarh invites applications for:

Staff Correspondents & Sub Editors
Candidates must be degree/diploma holders in journalism from a recognised university or institute, must possess excellent English, flair for writing and editing and a minimum of 2 years in a newspaper or news agency.

Staff Photographers
Must be degree/diploma holders in photography with minimum photojournalistic experience of two years with a reputed newspaper.

Contact: Applications with full details of educational and professional qualifications should be sent in envelopes superscribed "Application for jobs" to the Editor in Chief, The Tribune, Chandigarh 160030 within 15 days of February 6.

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Tuesday 5 February, 2008

Hot New! India TV is hiring

India TV is hiring for the following openings:

Copy Writers
- Minimum 5 years experience (3 in TV) in writing Hindi news scripts

Correspondents
- Minimum 5 years experience in TV news reporting
- Ability to write scripts in Hindi
- Ability to voice stories
- Presentable personality

Anchors
- Experienced TV presenters interested in news/current affairs
- Ability to handle live telecast
- Fluency in English and Hindi (must send video)

- Via IIMCAA

Contact: Please send your resume indicating the post applied for atmanagerHR@indiatvnews.com

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FAD hiring — freshers welcome

FAD magazine needs editorial staff. Freshers also welcome. Contact Saai Vijayaa Venkat, Editor, fadmagazine@gmail.com.

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Monday 4 February, 2008

Hot New! Openings with Mumbai Mirror

Mumbai Mirror is looking to hire a Copy Editor/Senior Copy Editor for the general desk.

Experience: 1 - 3 yrs.

Contact: With current and expected salary, notice period. Sharel Gomes, 022-67309904, 9820249794, sharel@itbridge.biz

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Music India needs Copy Writer

Music India, a 24x7 music channel, needs a journalist and copy writer for their channel and various websites.

Website: www.mediaworldwide.in, www.sangeetbangla.com, www.music-india.in

Key Skills: Diploma/degree in Journalism/Copy Writing

Job Description:
- Knowledge or experience of working in news/music channel
- Source Bollywood news, build and maintain industry contacts
- Develop content/copy for various sales/marketing presentations, ad campaigns
- Coordinate between departments and handle tasks independently
- Be willing to work at odd hours.

Location: Mumbai

Contact: Alka Khanna, alka@music-india.in Tel/Fax.: +91 22 26394216 / 17 / 18, 26390982 / 83 Extension : 158. Fax: +91 22 2639 0983, Cell 9833434626

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Sunday 3 February, 2008

Hot New! Business Standard is hiring

Business Standard is looking to hire for the desk and news bureaus. The special supplements team also needs sub editors.

Send your CVs to Sayantani at sonari08@yahoo.co.in

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