mygola.com is looking for tech-savvy travel enthusiasts who would be freelancers

mygola technologies is an early stage startup based out of Bangalore, targeting the $90B online leisure travel market in the US. The founding team consists of individuals with degrees from IIT Bombay and Stanford, experiences that include working with Google in New York, co-founding and selling India's first campus startup and helping a telecom startup grow 20x in revenues.

Skills required: We're basically looking for tech-savvy travel enthusiasts who would be freelancers, working any number of hours they choose, interacting directly with travelers and getting PAID for every question they answer.

• Love surfing the net, have a knack for quick and in depth research, advice travelers on their travel related queries based on your search, a keen eye for detail and interesting facts.

• Need excellent written communication skills

• Need excellent presentation skills using different kind of media (text, pictures, videos) to ensure an extremely engaging user experience

• Passionate about travel is a plus. Note: the job itself doesn't involve travel.

• Using the web should be second nature to you

TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB PLEASE CLICK ON  www.guide.mygola.com

Associate - Social Media and Communications (2- 3 years) for Intellecap

Established in 2002, Intellecap ( www.intellecap.com ) is a pioneer in providing innovative business solutions to help profitable and responsible businesses reach scale. Intellecap's Knowledge and Insights group is looking for an enterprising candidate, who is excited about working in Social Media and Communications with proven experience, to be part of this team:

Position:  Associate - Social Media and Communications

Location: Mumbai, India

• Graduate in business communications, marketing or a similar field.

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in managing social media, marketing or communications

• A comprehensive grasp of social media communication and marketing;

• Ability to manage corporate/project outreach through web, mobile and other new age technologies to create a vibrant social media presence;

• Ability to manage content contributors including journalists and bloggers;

• Strong entrepreneurial qualities;

• Excellent written communications skills;

• Ability to work with a global, multi-cultural team of professionals.

• Keep abreast of current events, trends, and writing in the field of social innovation and beyond;

• Create, build and manage Intellecap’s social media presence;

• Manage Intellecap’s presence and activity on social media sites and platforms in the social enterprise space to build an engaged community;

• Develop copy and materials, manage blogs, email newsletters/campaigns and social media accounts;

• Drive word of mouth marketing campaigns using social media and online tools;

• Analyze, monitor and report web and social media metrics.

Salary: As per experience

Contact details:

To apply, please use the links on the Intellecap company website www.intellecap.com/company/opportunities

Radio Station, HIT 95 FM for students of XIC

HIT 95 FM need a creative person for their Mumbai Office;

Job profile: Creative scripting, presentations, client interaction on brand briefs, innovative approach on radio.

Fresher’s interested in joining a Radio Station.

Contact

Sanjay Hemady
HIT 95 FM
Delhi's # 1 Hit Music Radio
Tel: +91 98205 24546
Email: shemandy@95fm.in

Log.India : Hiring Journalists

The magazine Log.India, is a BtoB magazine which focuses on the logistics industry.

Experience: Journalists with one or two years experience.

Skills: The journalist would preferably have some financial background or experience in dealing with numbers.

• The person should also be net savvy and be comfortable with research.

• The candidate should also have good writing skills.

Salary: Remuneration will be fair and in keeping with the rest of the industry

Interested journalists can contact

Pamela Cheema
Editor-Special projects
Tel: 9820150748
Email: pamelacheema@gmail.com
Office is based in Andheri (E).

Communications Assistant; Communications Director; Project Manager; Senior Associate

With Global Health Strategies, New Delhi : Global Health Strategies (GHS), is an international consulting company that works with clients to ensure development and worldwide delivery of health products, technologies and information. With headquarters in New York, GHS recently opened an office in New Delhi to provide global health communications, advocacy, research and strategy serivces. Our clients include some of the world's foremost health organizations, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, amfAR: the Foundation for AIDS Research, the International Partnership for Microbicides and GlaxoSmithKline, among others.

They have four vacancies at the moment

• Communications Assistant

• Communications Director

• Project Manager

• Senior Associate

For the Communications Assistant position ( fresh passouts can be consided) for the Senior Assosiate position experienced.

Closing date for receiving applications for the above positions is 31st July, 2010. For your ready reference about Global Health Strategies, you may visit website www.globalhealthstrategies.com for detailed information.

Contact

Sunanda Prasad
Administrative and Research Associate
Global Health Strategies
Building No.1, 2nd Floor
B6 Market, Safdarjung Enclave
New Delhi - 110 029
Tel: +91 11 46564590
Fax: +91 11 46564599
Email: sprasad@globalhealthstrategies.com 

Social Communication Manager at Trinayani

Job Opening: Social Communications Manager who will be responsible for the Disability Awareness and Advocacy programs / campaigns of Trinayani in Mumbai and other cities.

The Organisation: TRINAYANI - A Welfare Trust with a twin focus on Educational services in an inclusive set-up for disabled and non-disabled children in a Municipal chool setting and on Awareness and advocacy programs and campaigns for promoting the rights of disabled children and adults.

Job Profile:

• Co-ordinating with varied training institutions like Law colleges, Air-hostess training centres, etc for short term orientation / sensitization programs

• Co-ordinating and arranging events like Visual Arts workshops and special Chat shows / discussions in varied public spaces like for eg in major book stores

• Dissemination of select literature for children on inclusion of disabled people in mainstream society. Arranging for distribution of 90 second films on disability awareness in cinema theatres

• Arranging for permission and distribution of posters for display in prominent public places

Qualifications and other requirements:

• A degree in Mass Media / Communications or Humanities or Sociology or Social Work

• Proficiency in English / Hindi

• Good communication skills - oral, written, basic Computer applications.

• Ability to document work

• Sensitivity, empathy, compassion, persuasive skills and willingness to work for a social cause

• Ability to reach out and network with professionals from different disciplines and with all stakeholders associated with the disability sector

• Leadership qualities and PR skills

• Willingness to travel

Experience Required:

Upto 2 years in the field of corporate / social communications

Location: Kandivili [ West ], Mumbai

Duration: Long term

Remuneration: In the range of Rs 10,000/-  - Rs 12,000/- Negotiable as per competency and experience

Contact Person

Mrs. Vandana Garware
Guidance and Support Facility
SF-7, Second Floor
Urmila Complex
Opposite ICICI Bank
Station Avenue
Chembur
Mumbai - 400 071
Tel: 25283336 / 25282083

Internship Opportunities into Content Writing with Innopark

Innopark (India) Pvt.Ltd is a customer focused, technology platform, development organization started 5 years back.

Innoparks efforts are focused in continual advancement of solution in the convergence of Gaming, Entertainment and Media industries. They not only help their custopers manage this process but also have the expertise and resources at one place. As a part of Innopark's Recruitment tools, Innopark introduces Interships for studying Graduates. Working on 'live' projects right from day one gives a graduate a chance to hit the ground running, and prove themselves.

Intership can be for any duration between i month to a year, depending upon the needs of the function / business and internship requirement.

E. Hemanth Kumar
Humar Resources
Innopark (India) Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad 500 034
Tel: +91-40-23555720 / 820
Email: info@innopark.in
Website: www.innopark.in

Fresher's in Media Planning

Mudra Max is looking out for Media Planners. Mudra Max has accounts like Reliance Group, ACC Cements, Travelguru.com & many others.

CTC as per Industry Standards
Those interested mail your résumés to:
Rohan Ekbote
Mudra Communications, Media Planner
Email: rohan_e@rediffmail.com
Tel: 9892176082

Client Servisers, Visualisers, Strategic Planners, Graphic Designers

By Designer is an integrated marketing communications agency headed by an alumnus from Sir J J School of Art with an eclectic bunch of clients from the real estate, hospitality, healthcare and fashion industries

They have openings for Client Servicer, Strategic Planner, HR, Research Team, Copy Writers, Business Planner and Project Planner (experience in respective field is appreciated)

Salary as per the experience

Contact Person

Mrs.Chhaya
By Designer
Unit No.4, Udyog Kshetra,
Link Road, Behind Krishna Motors, Mulund (W)
Mumbai - 4000 80
Tel: 9987113344 / 25685604 / 25692129
Email: bydesigner.imc@gmail.com
Web-site: www.bydesigner-imc.com

Marketing

Trigon Digital Solutions: offers one of the most accurate and advanced Digital Proofing, Prototype / mockups making services especially for packaging segment on any actual substrate. We provide our services to most of the FMCGs companies, Ad-agencies and Converters in India .

Key Benefits of our services are

• Instant proofing and mock-ups

• Provides actual feel of the final print product

• Avoid duplication of the product

• Reduce huge package development cost

• Shorten cycle time

• Speed up the entire design approval process

Expectations from the Candidate

• Excellent Communication skills

• Problem analysis & problem solving capability

• Formal presentation skills

• Comfortable making Cold Calls

• To develop , establish& maintain marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives

• To manage & co-ordinate all marketing activites of the organization

• Setting a strategy with the ultimate aim of increasing market share through expansion of existing services and development of new markets-customers

• Engage target clients and obtain business requirements

• Having a Consultative Selling Approach

Compensation: According to the capability of the candidate

Contact
SABRINA BONNY,
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER ,
Tel: +91-9323101885
Email: sabrina@trigondigital.in

Event & Sponsorship Manager

Job Description:
Graduate / MBA with minimum 2 years of post qualification experience in Corporate Sales, Sponsorship & Events.

Experience in Activations / Tie - ups / corporate liaisons/Events etc. - Should be responsible in : Conceptualizing Event properties, Identifying potential sponsors for events & other music properties/albums, Tapping sponsor & taking a complete brief as per brand requirements, Identifying & negotiating with vendors for venue, lights etc., Executing the event / launching the album, Payment collection from sponsor, Ensuring repeat business, Constantly updating the database and tapping clients for Institutional / Corporate Sales

Should have experience in Corporate liaisons and Key Account Management on field. Generate revenue thru bulk sales. He/She should make visits client locations, should make corporate presentations, answer inquiries and book bulk orders. He/She should build and retain client relationships through continuous follow up with clients for their requirements.

Contact: Renu Jethan
Human Resources
Bennett, Coleman & Co Ltd.
First Floor, The Times Of India Building,
Dr. D. N. Road, Fort, Mumbai - 400001
Tel: + 91 (22) 6635 3535 ext. 4688
Email : renu.jethani@timesgroup.com

Female Client Servicing Executive

Name of the Company : Goldmine Adveristing Ltd.
Brief on Company : Pls visit website; www.goldmineltd.com for all info
Duration & location : Permanent, subject to confirmation; Mumbai
Salary offered : Depends on candidates background / capacity / experience, etc.
Who to Contact : Mr. Ivan Couto
Email : coutoivan@hotmail.com 

Required - 2Reporter Trainees / 2-3 Summer Trainees

Noesis plans to launch two media properties - a web site and a magazine - both focused on the financial services professional. We expect the products to be immensely successful as there is a tremendous latent demand in India but no one as yet to fulfill it. We will be the first to launch such products in India. Using our in-depth industry experience topped up with extensive research, we seek to create high quality and exciting vehicles. To help us in launching these products, we are looking for

The ideal profile:

• You should have keen interest in financial services reporting

• You should be able to network well

• You should be able to write well in English

• You should be high on energy and confidence

• You should be articulate

• You will cover the key events, news and trends in the financial services industry

• You will write insightful stories based on deep research and analysis

• You can expect an annual compensation of Rs 2.5 – 3 lac.

• You will have many growth opportunities as we expect to expand very fast.

• You can expect to enjoy a good profile and visibility in the industry.

• You can expect to enjoy a ring side view of the most exciting industry in India

Summer Trainees (2-3) - Mumbai

Students in Journalism & Advertising / PR welcome to apply

• You should have a keen interest in financial services

• You should be high on energy and confidence

• You should have be good at analysis and number crunching

Key responsibilities:

You will work on assigned projects and assignments for a duration of 8 weeks. The projects could involve desk and field research

• PGDM from IIM, Bangalore with extensive experience of over 20 years in financial services with the biggest and best names in the business

• In depth understanding of the domain; well networked in the industry

• Passionate about media and training & development

Interested?

Freelance opportunity for students at Offthecuff

Offthecuff (www.offthecuff.in)  is a lifestyle and fashion portal launched by shopimagine.in, an online lingerie portal.

We would welcome articles on fashion, lifestyle, films, books, films, television, including interviews with celebrities and personalities. The complete list of topics are mentioned below

The articles they write could add to their portfolio when the time comes for placements. As of now, media trainees of one media institute are already writing for the portal and we would be delighted if media trainees from your institute also contribute to it.

We will pay each student Rs 1000/ per five articles that are published. This is not a full-time engagement but simply a freelance opportunity for students to exercise their imagination and build their portfolio.

Fashion

• Clothing

• Shoes and Accessories

• Designers and Collections

• Trend Spotting

•  Lingerie

•  Celebrity Fashion

•  Shopping

Entertainment

• Books

• TV Shows

• Music

• Films

Signposts

• Landmarks - interesting hotels, bookstores, 'happening' places

• Places to visit

Gifts

• Clothes / Lingerie

• Ideas

Beauty

• Interviews with Experts on beauty care and treatment

• Care Tips

• Skin Hair and Body Utilities

Contact:

Students who are interested in writing for the portal could call
Mohan Sinha
Offthecuff on +91-9922940991or
Email: mohan.sinha@assetlink.com 

Sales Executive

Aura Papers Pvt. Ltd., are a company offering designing and digital print solutions to Advertising Agencies, Corporate Cos and Printing Presses.

They are looking at people for Sales and Marketing Function.

Job Designation : Sales Executive
Duration: Full Time
Location: Mumbai
Salary p.m: 15,000 - 20,0000/-

Kindly contact the following nos: 98212 75226 / 98608 35581

Jyoti Sanil
Manager Marketing
Aura Papers Pvt. Ltd.
41-A Kewal Indtl Est.
Senapati Bapat Marg Lower Parel (W)
Mumbai - 13
Tel : 4355 1800

Executive Corporate Communication

AVENUES INCORPORATED is a leading financial consultant based in Nariman Point and was voted one of the 50 best places to work in for the year 2009.

Experience: They are looking for an Executive - Corporate Communication with work experience of around 2 years.
Salary: around 3 lakhs per annum

Interested candidates contact:

Margaret da Costa
Direct: 22856847 Cell: 9892000342
AVENUES INCORPORATED
24 Dena Bank Building
3rd Pasta Lane, Colaba
Mumbai - 400 005
Tel: 22852678
website: www.avenues-inc.com
Explore your potential ......

BRAND ASSOCIATE

Experience: The candidate should have a minimum experience of about 8-12 months in an advertising agency to be eligible to apply.

Contact: Below of email for further details and interview appointments.

Manan Mehta
Managing Partner
Taproot India
email: manan@taprootindia.co.in

Editor

Samhita Social Ventures is developing a portal for the social sector and they need a dynamic editor to highlight the social impact created by NGOs and social entrepreneurs.

Job description: Create and manage overall content for the platform / Build & manage a team of writers and volumtary contributors/ identify and build partnerships with news portals, blogs and knowledge networks etc.,

Location: Mumbai
Compensation: Competitive salary based on your experience
Application Process:
Write to: careers@samhita.org
Please attach your latest resume, writing sample and a cover letter.

For more details
Contact:
Namit Agarwal
Communications Manager
Samhita Social Ventures
Tel: +91-9769869738

Trainee at ACC Limited in their Corporate Communications Department

Work: This position is in the company's corporate communications department, responsible principally to assist in writing, proof-reading and editing text for the company’s corporate literature, brochures and publicity material. Assistance in other departmental jobs will also be expected. A good command of written English and the ability to show creative writing is required. The trainee must be comfortable working with the MS Office suite, mainly MS Word and PowerPoint. Though this is a temporary position, for a period of 11 months, it provides the opportunity for a young communications professional to develop skills in all aspects of the corporate communication function.

Qualification: Diploma in Mass Communication and Public Relations and/or MA in English Literature. Preference for persons with an Economic, Commerce and Statistical background

Age: Below 25 years

If the above specifics suit your profile, please send your curriculum vitae to:
Mr R Nand Kumar
Head-Corporate Communications ACC Limited,
121, Maharshi Karve Road, Mumbai 400 020
Tel: 022 - 66654386
Email: nand.kumar@acclimited.com

About ACC:
ACC Limited is India’s foremost cement manufacturer with a countrywide network of factories and marketing offices. Established in 1936, ACC has been a pioneer and trend-setter in cement and concrete technology. Among the first companies in India to include commitment to environment protection as a corporate objective, ACC has won accolades for environment friendly measures taken at its plants and mines, and has also been felicitated for its acts of good corporate citizenship. www.acclimited.com

Creative Writers for Datamatics Global Services (Mumbai)

Datamatics is currently hiring resources (Creative Writers) to work on content creation projects for one of the biggest online retail players. They have a requirement of more than 30 Creative Writers.

Datamatics Global Services Ltd. is one of India’s leading Non-voice BPO with operations in the U.K, U.S and Germany with headquarters in Mumbai. DGSL offers a host of business services such as Content Management, Finance & Accounting Services, Market Research, Document Processing, and Consulting Practices to international clients spread across the globe, including four of the ten Fortune 500 companies.

Contact:
Razia Shaikh
Tel: 9867400583
Email: razia_shaikh@datamaticstech.com
HR - Resourcing
Knowledge Centre, Street No.17, MIDC, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400093
Tel: 91-22-61020022

Looking for talented fiction writers

Sunrise Publications is a new and upcoming publication house looking for budding would be authors who would be interested in writing books of fiction.

Those interested and think can measure up to the demands of the publishing industry :
Contact
Varon B K Sharma
Author of the fiction "Assassination Of George Bush"
Tel: 09920999039
Email: bollywoodmanager@gmail.com
Url: www.varonbksharma.com

Short Duration Project for Students ( Colgate-Palmolive)

Assignment details: The project would involve coordination with the design agency. Re-writing of contributions from and the various branch/facility coordinators towards creation of the newsletter. Specialization in Mass communications/Media would be an advantage as we would prefer the candidate to possess the ability to write articles imaginatively / creatively from the materials submitted/ received.

Planning of next issue of House journal
Ideation
Design of cover / back cover - that the Agency will do but will need inputs
Layout design of inside pages with photographs & content - ......."................
Re-writing of content received from Branches & Facilities
Co-ordinations with various stake holders outside Mumbai

Duration: This would be one and half month project and would require 4/5 hour shift for three days in a week. We could discuss the involvement / time required with the candidate to suit our mutual requirement / working from home.

Contact:
Jai Balan
Colgate-Palmolive (I) Ltd.
Human Resources
Colgate Research Centre,
Main Street, Hiranandani Gardens,
Powai, Mumbai-400 076
(D) +91.22.6709.6163
HP +91.9819003205
Email: Jai_Balan@colpal.com

Young FEATURE Writers for Sunday MIDDAY

Sunday MiD DAY, the national weekend paper is looking for young, inspired feature writers.
Experience: One or two years of experience in print media would be a big plus. Expect a fantastic, motivating environment that turns work on its head into fun.

Contact:
Lalitha Suhasini
Tel: +919821606446
Senior Assistant Editor
Sunday MiD DAY

Marketing Assistant/ Executive & Client Service Executive

Datamonitor: The Datamonitor Group is a world-leading provider of premium global business information, delivering independent data, analysis and opinion across the Automotive, Consumer Markets, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Logistics & Express, Pharmaceutical & Healthcare, Retail, Sourcing, Technology and Telecoms industries.

Title: Marketing Assistant/ Executive

Role: Email Marketing, PR and Media relations, partner relations and corporate communications
Reports to: Marketing Manager
Specification: Graduate from a recognized university, Excellent communication skills (written and oral), pleasing personality with friendly disposition and willingness to learn
Optional skills: Dreamweaver, CorelDraw
Experience: 1-3 years in Marketing/ PR (optional)
Remuneration: 4-6L p.a

Role: Client Service Executive

Reports to: Marketing Manager
Specification: Graduate from a recognized university, Excellent communication skills (written and oral), willingness to learn
Remuneration: 4-6L p.a

This is an immediate requirement. Hence, your prompt response is highly appreciated.
Perhaps, you can visit www.datamonitor.com when you have a moment.

Contact:
Aartee Sundheep
Marketing Manager - IMEA
Datamonitor India
Tel: +91 40 6672 9586
Email: asundheep@datamonitor.com

Journalists cum writers (Freelance or Full time)

Sinhal Research & Developement Department are working towards the cause of making Learning process more meaningful and fun and to change the way education is imparted and gained. To help contribute in this cause they are looking out for Journalists cum writers (Freelance / fulltime).

Experience: Min 2-3 years experience in journalism and writing and publishing books.

Skills: The incumbent will be responsible for writing articles in various dailies and electronic media. He / She will be responsible for writing content for their books to be printed.

Contact:
Darshana Chheda
Sinhal Research & Developement
Tel: 022 - 26280956
Email: darshanachheda@gmail.com

Junior Correspondent

Human Resource Magazine is the dawn in Indian Human resource Industry. This is a professional publication coming out with interesting material month by month not only for the HR professionals but also Aspiring professionals, Students and Executives at different functionaries.

Location: Malad
In line with our expansion plans and "Customer Centric" approach, we are adding to our existing strength of Team Members.

Desired Candidate Profile
Graduate / PG in Mass Communication / Journalism. Skilled in editing, proof-reading and should have excellent command over English. Must be a fast learner and have knowledge of various fields. Ability to write high quality content in English.
Please arrange to send resumes with snapshots at the earliest for us to shortlist candidates and thereafter allocate interview dates.
CTC Offered:  84,000 per annum

Contact:
Bhaswati Unni
A1- Dheeraj Ganga, Ground Floor, Chincholi Bunder Road,
Malad (West), Mumbai - 400064
URL:  www.humanresource.net.in

Journalists for Log.India

Log.India is a logistics magazine which has been launched in collaboration with the German DVV Media Group.

Skills Required:
Journalists with excellent writing and editing skills. Knowledge of logistics is not a necessary prerequiste for the post as these skills could be learnt on the job.

Contact:
Pamela Cheema
Editor - Special projects
Email: pamelacheema@gmail.com

Gallery Assistant

Either full time or part time - Priman Gallery (NCPA)
Capable of assisting the Curator in running the gallery as well as shooting the events at NCPA for archival purpose.
He / She has to assist in promoting the gallery.
Good command over english language and sound knowledge of photography / computar literacy is essential.

Contact:
Mukesh Parpiani
Centre for Photography as an Art form & Piramal Gallery (NCPA)
Tel: 022 22029483 / 022 66223709
Mob: 98673 03311

Brand Associate

Taproot India: The candidate should have a minimum experience of about 6-8 months in advertising.

Contact:
Manan Mehta
Managing Partner
Taproot India
Email: manan@taprootindia.co.in
Mob: +91 98921 65393

Opening for PR professional in Planman ICPAR (Indian centre of Public Affairs and Relations).
    Post - Media Consultant / Relationship Consultant

ICPAR (Indian Centre for Public Affairs and Relations) is an independent business practice of Planman Marcom, offering services in Total Communication Strategy services for various clients both in the private and public sector in India. In the past one decade we at ICPAR have invested around 6,00,000 consulting hours to build our capabilities in providing Integrated Communication Solutions to our esteemed clientele. ICPAR understand the complexities and the pluralism of the Indian market and thus intervenes in a manner which facilitates the decision making process more effectively . We have been successful in bringing the private and public policies into harmony. Planman Marcom, promoted by one of India’s largest multi interest conglomerate-Planman Consulting is a 360 degree marketing-communications company offering advertising, promotion and comprehensive brand building solutions to clients globally. Companies benefit from Planman Marcom’s integrated delivery mechanism, thereby ensuring higher level of value from one stop planning, design and execution model for a 360 degree impact. Our innovative and flexible solutions intelligently combine strategy, technology and creativity.

Founded by renowned management guru and entrepreneur, Prof Arindam Chaudhuri. Planman Marcom has managed top brands with impact and panache, thanks to the powerful team of self motivated achievers.

Post: Media Consultant / Relationship Consultant

Potentials: Media and Client Servicing, Media relations.
Expierence: 0-2 years
Location: Mumbai - Bandra - West

Contact Person:
Karan Jodhani
Tel: 9870056058 / 8080422268
ICPAR - Mumbai

A Division of PLANMAN MARCOM Pvt. Ltd.
Advertising-PR-Activation
Website: www.icpar.com

Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini has announced - Vastav Darshan Research Fellowship for year 2009-10

With an objective to inculcate an attitude of research among budding journalists and students, along with an understanding of social, economic and national issues, Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini has announced its Vastav Darshan Research Fellowship Programme for year 2009-10.

Vastav Darshan Fellowship Programme 2009-10 has been announced for two groups, viz. Students Group and General Group.

Students of any journalism/mass media courses like BMM, students of social studies or any other graduate/post-graduate students from any stream can apply for through Students group for the fellowship. Research topics for the Students Groups are, “Reality Shows on Television and Their Impact on Youth”, “Ways and Means of Improving the Stature of Marathi Medium schools”, “Local Area Development Fund of Mumbai Corporator : Uses and Abuses” And “Using eco-sanitation technology for institutional sanitation in Kulgaon Badlapur -A Case Study”. Under the Students Group, three fellowships of Rs. 10000 each will be awarded. Period to complete the research project is three months.

Any non-students, working in media or the social sector below 40 years of age can participate in General Group. Topic for the General group for research is “Bangladeshi settlements in Mumbai”. Period for the general group to do research project is six months. The amount for this fellowship is Rs. 60000. Candidates are allowed to apply for the research topic other than the given topic.

Candidates are supposed to apply for the fellowship till 25 November 2009. Application forms are available at RMP’s office at chanchal smruti, opp Shriram Ind. Estate, G. D. Ambekar marg, Wadala, Mumbai-31. For further information, candidates can contact Shweta Joshi on the phone 022 24136966.

Pl respond. Pl participate or encourage others to participate.

Pl follow this link: www.rmponweb.org

Milind M. Arolkar
Executive-Research & Documentation
Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini
Mob: 9969193421
Url: www.milindarolkar.wordpress.com

Sub-Editor at the News Desk

CarWale.com are looking at expanding their Editorial team. They are India's largest automotive portal today and have big plans for the Editorial.

Requirements:
Those with good language skills can join as Sub-Editor at the News Desk and also possibly do Features
(plenty of creative writing there!).

Contact:
Mr. Kartik Ganesh,
Editor - CarWale.com
Automotive Exchange Pvt. Ltd.
11th Floor, Vishwaroop IT Park,
(Above Raghuleela Mall)
Sec - 30A, Opp. Vashi Railway Station,
Vashi, Navi Mumbai - 400 705

Phone: +91 22 6739 8888
Direct: +91 22 6739 8929
Fax: +91 22 6645 9665

GSM: +91 9833496985
Email: kartik.ganesh@carwale.com
Url: www.CarWale.com

Few Marketing and Communications professionals

Orient Blackswan Private limited is a book publishing company in the industry for over 60 years. Central office is based out of Hyderabad.

Are looking at recruiting a few Marketing and Communications professionals, and would like to invite resumes for this position. The position is located at Hyderabad.

Responsible for

Providing professional and technical marketing communications expertise to handle advertising, public relations and/or promotional activities that are typically referred to external agencies or consulting firms.

Reports To Senior Vice President of the Division

Main Activities

Ensuring the effective internal dissemination of company news, announcements, marketing event calendars and other communications to the field.

• Organising internal promotions and events such as the annual sales kick off.

• Assisting in the production of publications such as newsletters, product brochures and other promotional material.

• Preparing editorial for press releases and/or coordinating this activity through external Public Relations organisations.

• Planning and coordinating organisational involvement in trade exhibitions, book releases seminars and shows, including liaison with external service organisations.

• Developing and supervising budgets for activities.

• Liaising with advertising agencies, public relations consultants and the media.

Key Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to liaise at all levels inside and outside the organisation.

• Adaptability to changing environment and work load.

• Ability to use own initiative.

Background: preferably with an Arts background and one or two years of work experience.
Visit: www.orientblackswan.com 

Contact:
Ms Pranothi Nelson
Manager- HR
Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd.
3-6-752 Himayatnagar, Hyderabad 500 029.
Tel: (040) 2766 2849/2850/5446/5447/ 3514, 2761 0898/3090/3379
Fax: (040) 2764 5046
Email: pranothi.nelson@orientblackswan.com

Assistant Manager- PR

Carat Fresh (A division of Carat Media Services) belongs to the world’s largest independent media services company - Aegis Plc. Aegis plc is a known name in the Indian marketing fraternity and many of its brands are established players in the Indian market.

We are looking for candidates for our PR division with minimum 1 year experience, preferably Female who has the knack of handling Lifestyle, entertainment, real estate, retail and hospitality sectors. The position is for Assistant Manager- PR and the salary package can range from 2.40 to 3 lakhs per annum. It is a permanent job offer.

Carat Fresh is the latest offering from Aegis plc, and is a division which is formed under Carat Media Services. Though we have been operational only for a few months, the strength of the team which has Debashis Das at its helm as country head (Earlier C.E.O. of Perspectrum Consultancy Services (Percept), Ex President of Linterland Rural Initiatives and responsible for driving business for the entertainment and Events verticals of Lintas IMAG) has helped us winning over several prestigious accounts like Future Logistics, Lootmart, Bayer, Olympus Cameras etc. The average experience of each team member in marketing communication is also an indicator that Carat Fresh is a young team with huge and relevant experience in every vertical of marketing communication be it Public relations, rural marketing, brand identity, advertising etc all supported by an experienced creative and strategic planning team.

Looking forward to your response.

Contact Person:
Swati S, Manager- PR @ 9820590768
Manish Puri, Group Head @ 9820757183

Business Correspondent openings at Thomson Reuters, Bangalore.

"Thomson Reuters is a global leader in providing essential information to the world's businesses and professionals in Law, Financial Services, Tax & Accounting, Media, Healthcare and Scientific Research. With our deep expertise and understanding of these professions, we are able to offer our customers a broad range of innovative products and services. The relevant, insightful information and intuitive supporting systems we provide enable our customers to be successful. Thomson Reuters has operations in 93 countries around the globe. More information about Thomson Reuters and its financial performance can be found on www.ThomsonReuters.com."  

Role: Correspondent

Becoming part of a real-time news reporting operation producing headlines, stories and tables based on corporate announcements from U.S. mid- and small-capitalization companies and equities analysts' reports on all North American, Western European and other companies.

• Writes stories with accuracy, speed and independence, in accordance with Reuters principles and operating standards.

• Identifies market-moving figures and comments from sources including electronic news releases, conference calls, Webcasts, press conferences and produces news items based on them.

• Builds and maintains a set of contacts and sources. Manages news coordination with equities reporters in New York and Europe.

• Develops expertise and knowledge in relevant areas of sector specialization through research, networking with specialist reporters in other Reuters bureaux etc.

Prefer to have:
Typically 0-8 years experience writing and reporting business news. Knowledge of corporate activity and stock markets, or ability to gain such knowledge quickly

Must have:

• Should have a post graduation degree (Journalism).

• Ability to write clearly and quickly per Reuters reporting standards and principles.

• Sound command of grammar, spelling, punctuation.

• Comfort with handling figures and facts accurately and capability to digest financial data.

• Must be able to work under time pressure and willing to work in shifts.

Typically, shifts are:

4.00 pm - 1.00 am
9.00 pm/10.00 - 5 am/6 am

"Thomson Reuters employees take pride in providing our customers around the world with information that is timely, accurate, unbiased and trusted. We have a profound respect for the professions and customers we serve and define our success in terms of their success. Our work environment is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. We have a result-oriented culture that demands excellence, agility, and the desire to move quickly and precisely to seize opportunities. Our environment is both challenging and supportive - we give employees the opportunity to develop their skills and do their best work.

Thomson Reuters values diversity of culture and thought and seeks talented, qualified employees in all its operations around the world regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other protected classification under country or local law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer."

Job Opportunity - Defence Magazine Wants Trainee Journalists - Delhi

Trainee Journalist required for Online Defence Newspaper & Website

Company
8ak also publishes India’s first defence newspaper, online.

8ak (www.8ak.in) is one of the fastest growing defence news and analysis websites in India. The promoter is Manu Sood who has worked in Singapore and Australia for 14 years prior to starting this venture.

Responsibility
This is a start-up, not a bureaucratic big organisation where you are one of many people. As a start-up, the revenues are low but as you prove yourself the rewards are high, including a share of the business. As a start-up, there is no job description, you do what it requires to make the company and yourself successful, but for the start here is a brief:

• The focus is on short stories for the websites on Indian defence news and analysis with lots of external links including videos, presentations etc. Interview leading defence people in private and public sector, Indian and overseas

• Organise the weekly print publication and circulation with our partner

• Build global partnerships for editorial and reports

• Write specific reports (to be sold) about the defence industry

• Build global partnerships for editorial and reports

Future
You will be given the best defence contacts on a platter and will constantly be harassed by competitors and defence companies for higher paying jobs in an exciting, fast growing and recession proof industry. This industry is not easy to break in to.

Skills

• Fluent English and High computer literacy required. Very basic and minimal html coding can be taught

• Basic graphic design skills required, but decent design skills will definitely be an advantage

• Friendly personality with can-do attitude

Payment
5,000 to 12,000 base depending upon experience and skills + performance based half-yearly bonus + possible equity participation

Location & Timing
Lajpat Nagar, Delhi.
Flexible, full time but will consider part-time

Contact
Manu Sood, Editor, 8ak,
Email: editor@8ak.in,
Mobile: +91 99110 22056

Production Coordinator for handling Content Creation

IL&FS - Education and Technology Services, is a social infrastructure division of IL&FS. Who are committed to building Human Capital through innovative use of classroom and new media technologies. They have recently forayed into developing products for mass learning using new media technologies.

They require a production coordinator for handling our content creation and coordination for such products. The job profile would involve handling content vendors, management of content and preparing periodic MIS for content aggregation for our various new media learning services.

They would ideally require someone from the Mass Media background with minimal experience in such tasks.

Kindly revert in case of any queries.

Apoorva Bongirwar
IL&FS Education and Technology Services Limited
The IL&FS Financial Centre
Bandra Kurla Complex
Bandra ( East ) Mumbai - 400051
Tel: 022-66947579
Fax: 022-66947700
Mob: 9821622048.
Website: www.ilfsets.com

Corporate Communication Manager

Job Description

• co-ordinate the presentation of the public face of a company or organization to a variety of interested parties, including shareholders and potential investors, employees, government departments, regulatory bodies, the media, local communities, pressure groups and campaigners.

• Present annual reports or interim results

• Design company documents or websites

• Handling internal as well as external communications

• Arrange shareholder meetings and press conferences

• Present corporate response to various incidents, such as a workplace accident, a threatened strike or a proposed piece of legislation.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Ability to gain the trust of people inside and outside the organisation

• Excellent written and verbal skills; in some organisations foreign languages may also be an advantage

• Flexibility and adaptability / Ability to assimilate information quickly

• Good organisational skills /Ability to work under pressure / Honesty and integrity.

Company Profile

India’s Market Leader in Subtitling, Language Dubbing, Content Localization, Language Solutions, Translations, Audio and Video Post Production and Digital Asset Management with India’s largest facilities at Malad, Dadar, Mira Road & Noida.

Contact Details
Neha Bhagat, Executive
Words Infocom Pvt. Ltd.
Ground & First Floor, Silver Sarita Off. MB Road,
Nr.Vinay Nagar Mira Road(E), Dist: Thane
MUMBAI, Maharashtra, India 400001
neha.bhagat@wordsindia.com
Tel: 91-22-64515129/ 022-39548900
Website: www.wordsindia.com

Media Planning /Media Buying Manager

Job Description

• Take campaign briefing from client and build the business strategy by liaising with creative team, client and consumers

• Identify the target audience

• Identify the best media for advertising a particular product or service

• Set advertising budgets and oversee costs

• Liaise with media sales staff and arrange for the advertisements to be seen and heard by the highest possible number of the target audience at the lowest possible price

• Assess the effectiveness of the campaign

• In some agencies, planning and buying are separate functions and carried out by different individuals.

• To understand a business objectives and advertising strategy, decisions on the best form of media for specific campaigns,

• Think creatively about ways to represent the Company,

• Research and analyze data to translate ideas into a quantifiable task.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Excellent communication skills - a good telephone manner is particularly important

• Ability to assimilate information quickly

• Negotiation skills , analytical skill

• Ability to get on with and maintain relationships with a wide range of people

• Good organisational skills

• Ability to work under pressure , time management skills

• Good numerical, statistical and data-handling skills

• Excellent understanding of the industry

• Good computer skills.

• Ability to implement business Plans.

Company Profile

India’s Market Leader in Subtitling, Language Dubbing, Content Localization, Language Solutions, Translations, Audio and Video Post Production and Digital Asset Management with India’s largest facilities at Malad, Dadar, Mira Road & Noida.

Contact Details
Neha Bhagat, Executive
Words Infocom Pvt. Ltd.
Ground & First Floor, Silver Sarita Off. MB Road,
Nr.Vinay Nagar Mira Road(E), Dist: Thane
MUMBAI, Maharashtra, India 400001
neha.bhagat@wordsindia.com
Telephone: 91-22-64515129/ 022-39548900
Website: www.wordsindia.com

Job Opening at LEVEL iX Brand Advisory

Management Trainee (Client Servicing- Advertising) Position : 1 no (female preferred)

• Work exp: fresher / 1-2 years / preference will be given to people with strong client servicing temperament.

• KRA: compiling data base of existing and prospective clients. Continuously monitoring advertising account movement & new opportunity for business development. regular follow ups with existing and potential clients/ making presentations. Acting as an interface between client and agency to fulfill client needs.

• Key Skills: Good communications / co-ordination / team player / good at taking client's brief and de-brief it to the agency.

Management Trainee (Client Servicing- PR) Position : 1 no

• Work exp: fresher / 1-2 years / preference will be given to people with strong people management skills.

• KRA: compiling data base of existing and prospective clients. Continuously monitoring PR account movement & new opportunity for business development. regular follow ups with existing and potential clients in order to make presentation. Acting as an interface between client and agency to fulfill client needs.

• Key Skills: Good communications / co-ordination / team player / should be acquainted with electronic and press media (media relations) / good at taking client's brief and de-brief it to the agency.

Management Trainee (Visualizing / copy writing) Position : 1 no

• work exp: fresher / 1-2 years/ preference will be given to people with strong and inherently creative copy writing skills.

• KRA: Generate creative thoughts / ideas and implementation. Acting as an interface between client servicing team & Graphic designing team.

• Key Skills: Good communications/ co-ordination / team player / creative copy writing / good at taking brief from the client servicing team & generate creatives accordingly with the graphic designing team.

Management Trainee (Graphic designing) Position : 2 no

• work exp: fresher / 1-2 years / preference will be given to people with strong and inherently visualization skills.

• KRA: Implementation of creative thoughts / ideas.

• Key Skills: team player / should know software like Photoshop , Indesign, Corel and other software's used in the advertising business currently.

The Salary would range between 8k to 10k for freshers and 12k to 18k for experienced personnel's.
All positions are based out of Mumbai.

Contact:
Sachin Agrawal
Chief Operating Officer
LEVEL iX Brand Advisory
801 Madhushree,
Off Western Express Highway,
Arrey Milk Rd, Goregaon East, Mumbai
email: sachagarwal@gmail.com
Mob: 9870108851