SAJA Job Listings: Compiled by Maha Atal

INVESTMENT BANKING REPORTERS (To be based in London/Mumbai/China/Singapore)

The successful candidates will work with editors, columnists and other reporters around the world to analyze all aspects of investment banking – trends in the industry, top executives, public and private companies – and offer insight gained from following the industry.

Graduates with an MBA or finance/economics-related MSc are welcome to apply.

They should be at ease with securities analysis and company valuation. An interest in journalism and comfort with technology and the Web – Excel, RSS feeds, blogs, networking sites – is desirable.

Dow Jones Newswires offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work for one of the world’s leading financial and business news companies.

Interested candidates should send their resume, three short and compelling feature ideas and three examples of their best written work – published work, analysis, reports, to:

Email: jobs.asiapac@dowjones.com

Workforce Management magazine, a Crain Communications publication, is
looking for freelance journalists based in India to cover the business
of human resource management. Workforce will be launching an online
version of their award winning national magazine for the Indian
market. Journalists with business reporting experience preferred.
Compensation is competitive and based on experience. Please send
resumes and clips to Jeremy Smerd. jsmerd@workforce.com

The Associated Press is seeking a full-time business writer based in Mumbai, India, to cover
India’s dynamic business scene. Applicants must have at least five years of experience in
financial journalism, have a strong news sense and be able to work independently. We are
looking for journalists who are self-starters and can produce fast, clear copy on spot news
about companies, markets and macro-economic news as well as well-written, compelling features
about India’s business landscape and changing society. Must be willing to start by mid-May.
Interested applicants please email cover letter, CV and 5 clips to mjfoster@ap.org and
tsullivan@ap.org.

Position Vacant: Radio Producer, Faridabad, India
Position Title: Radio Producer
Station of Duty Ideosync Office, Faridabad
Position term: April 2008 to March 2009

We are looking for young and dynamic radio producers with proficiency in technical audio recording and editing software with formal training from reputed institutes or hands on experience on the job. Script writing skills will be an asset. Only Delhi and NCR based candidates need apply or those able to appear for interview and shift to Delhi on short notice. Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply

Terms of Reference
Ideosync Media Combine is a not for profit organisation based in the national capital region. Ideosync works on Communication for Social Change with a focus on community development, women’s empowerment, gender, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, sexuality, human rights and HIV/AIDS. The core team at ideosync is professionally trained in mass communications and communications for development methodologies and the organisation has been working on projects supported by various UN, bilateral and multilateral agencies. Ideosync designs communication frameworks and strategies, develops and produces behaviour change communication content (audio, visual and print) through a rigorous process of community participation, pre testing and formative research. A large part of our work also involves training and capacity building of different stakeholders and local organisations for integrating innovative information, advocacy and communication strategies into their core development activities.

We are implementing several projects that involve community communication activities. These include projects in Mumbai, Delhi, Uttarakhand, UP etc. Ideosync is initiating the production and broadcast of a radio series on safe migration and HIV prevention. The radio series will be produced in partnership with community reporters and community media centres. The appointee will be in charge of technical production of content including directing and recording drama, editing the episodes and uploading the content.
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Key Tasks for the Radio Producer:

We are looking for young professionals who are willing engage with community media. The appointee will work with and under the advice and direction of the Program officer and under overall supervision of Ideosync’s Director of Projects. He/She will be expected to complete specific deliverables during the period of the contract. These will include the following:

1. Assist in establishing recording studios at the Ideosync office including overseeing soundproofing arrangements and equipment set up
2. Drafting storyboards and script outlines for radio programs. This will be done in consultation with the Program officer, Director of Project and the Content Advisory groups
3. Directing radio drama actors, and recording the drama segments
4. Recording field interviews and field audio content in Delhi and NCR region and assembling field audio content received from community reporters
5. Editing and packaging the radio programs to produce final episodes and preparing support materials for uploading the programmes, such as lead texts, scripts etc

6. Setting up broadcast play lists and up linking the programs to the satellite as well as providing broadcast ready CDs to broadcast partners

7. Assist during training and facilitation workshops to be held with the community and conduct certain training workshops independently
8. Compilation and dispatch of regular updates and reports on status of the radio programs
9. Assisting in video projects on shoot or in post production of video projects of the organisation

Qualification, skills and experience required:
The incumbent shall have the following profile:

1. Diploma/Bachelor’s or Masters degree, preferably from Recognised Media Training Institute,
2. Proficient in all aspects of digital radio production including recording using Minidisk and studio equipment, comfortable in field recording situations. This is a non negotiable requirement
3. Proficiency in radio program editing using cool edit/adobe audition or similar soft wares and familiarity with independent radio and production units. This is a non negotiable requirement
4. Creative experience in writing scripts and producing radio content
5. Experience of 2-3 years in low cost, development projects with communities
6. Familiarity and network with FM stations will be desirable
7. Willingness to travel within Delhi & NCR and work extended hours.
8. Good command on drafting reports and correspondence in English
9. Good command over written and spoken Hindi
10. Outstanding communication skills with ability to take notes in the field and translate them into concise and clear reports.
11. Working experiences on computers especially MS Word, MS Excel, and Internet/ E-mail.
12. Acquaintance with ICT networking for ‘content sharing & distribution’
13. Excellent media tool skills and ability to use popular software in digital tools and radio techniques
14. Ability to take initiative and work under minimum supervision. Independent drive and sense of responsibility.

Time frame and schedule of Payment

The appointee will be given a one year contract with an initial two month probation period. There is possibility of an extension after the yearly performance review based on the quality of work.

Payment will be made by cheque directly to the account of the employee not more than once per month within the first week of the following month. The pay scale will range from Rs.12000-16000 per month depending on qualifications and experience

Application:
Apply with complete curriculum vitae (bio data) and contact details to vacancy@ideosyncmedia.org

Please mark the application clearly as “Application for Radio Producer”

Desh-Videsh, a print magazine published from Florida for the last fourteen years, covers

and promotes issues of cultural interest to those from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Caribbean.

Desh Videsh currently looking for freelance writers. Articles will cover a variety of topics ranging

from religion, travel, culture, parenting, financial management, and more.
If interested, please submit a resume and writing sample to editor@deshvidesh.com

Raj Shah
www.deshvidesh.com

DRISHTI AND VIDEO VOLUNTEERS ARE HIRING VIDEO TRAINERS/FILM-MAKERS FOR
COMMUNITY VIDEO UNITS AROUND INDIA

Organization and Program Profile
Drishti is a leading human rights organization that uses media, communications and the arts to strengthen India’s social movements and organizations. Video Volunteers is an international organization that empowers communities to voice. Drishti and Video Volunteers have established ten Community Video Units (CVUs) across India where community members are producing monthly videos for local and global audiences. Each Video Magazine is screened back to the community in 25 different villages or slum pockets to approximately 10,000 people per month.

We believe community video can truly accelerate social change and create people-led development. Our goal is to create a Global Social Media network for and by the community.

About the Video Trainer Positions

Each Community Video Unit (CVU) has a full time Video Trainer working on site at an NGO with the Community Producers for a period of eighteen months. The job will entail training 6-10 community members in all aspects of video production, participatory video, principles of community media, media analysis and development communication.

Our upcoming CVU sites are likely to include Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttaranchal and Gujarat. We are looking for candidates who can proficiently communicate in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi or Gujarati and will be willing to relocate to their respective work sites. The Video Trainers will also need to have a working knowledge of English. For our Unit in Tamil Nadu, we would prioritise Dalit applicants or applicants who have worked on Dalit Rights.

This is a great opportunity for film-makers interested in being part of the global movement to democratise media and wishing to work with communities to use their skills to affect social change.

Job Positions: Five, one each at Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttaranchal and Gujarat

Job Requirements:
Proficiency in shooting, writing and editing videos
Proficiency in operating digital video cameras
Proficiency in non-linear editing
Must have strong creative and storytelling abilities
Must have strong ability to teach/train
Must have coordination skills and leadership qualities to motivate and lead
Must be interested in working with underprivileged community members
Candidates with experience working in human rights or development will be prioritised.

Job Start Date: 10 November 2007

Contract Period: 18 months with possible extension/employment.

Salary: Rs.12,000 to 18,000 per month, depending on experience

How to apply: Send in your resume, show reels and filmography. In the filmography please list whether you shot, edited, wrote and/or directed the films. For each role, please list whether you were the sole person doing that work, or whether other people assisted. The cover letter should have three references, one of which should be from your last employer and also mention your last drawn salary/remuneration.

Contact Info for Applications (all positions):
Email Kavita Das Gupta, Program Manager, Community Video: kavita@videovolunteers.org
TEL: +91-79-2685 1235 and 6661 4235; +91 9979933614
Postal address: Drishti, 103 Anand Hari Tower, Sandesh Press Road, Bodakdev, 380054

For more information on Drishti and Video Volunteers:www.drishtimedia.org
www.videovolunteers.org

DRISHTI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE CONSIDER APPLICANTS FOR ALL POSITIONS WITHOUT REGARD TO RELIGION, CASTE, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, MARITAL OR VETERAN STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.

India-based business journalist

FDC Reports, a division of Elsevier Health Sciences, is looking for freelance editors to cover business
developments affecting the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry in India. Coverage areas include:

* Major regulatory initiatives by the national and state governments, including, in particular,
changes in the drug approvals process and recalls
* Deals between Indian pharma/biotech companies and multinational pharma/biotech companies,
such as the in-licensing and out-licensing of products, and the outsourcing of manufacturing and R&D
* Drug pricing, reimbursement and insurance
* Intellectual property issues, especially as they relate to drug patents
* Clinical trials and other company product pipeline information

Our goal is to acquire important yet hard to get information about business and regulatory developments
that are happening in places where English may not be the first-language of company executives.
Accordingly, we need reporters who are not only bi-lingual, but are also very proficient writing in English.

We are looking for 5 to 6 stories of approximately 600 words each week
and one longer story of 1,000 to 1,200 words (e.g., an exclusive interview
or profile of a significant business deal like a joint venture involving an Indian
harmaceutical company and global pharmaceutical co.)

Ideal candidates will reside near major pharmaceutical centers in India such as Mumbai,
Hyderabad or Chennai. Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is helpful, but not required.
Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your interest in the position
to pharmasia@elsevier.com. Freelancer inquiries also welcome.

FDC Reports, a division of Elsevier Health Sciences, is looking for freelance editors to cover business developments affecting the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry in India. Coverage areas include:
* Major regulatory initiatives by the national and state governments, including, in particular, changes in the drug approvals process and recalls
* Deals between Indian pharma/biotech companies and multinational pharma/biotech companies, such as the in-licensing and out-licensing of products, and the outsourcing of manufacturing and R&D
* Drug pricing, reimbursement and insurance
* Intellectual property issues, especially as they relate to drug patents
* Clinical trials and other company product pipeline information

Our goal is to acquire important yet hard to get information about business and regulatory developments that are happening in places where English may not be the first-language of company executives. Accordingly, we need reporters who are not only bi-lingual, but are also very proficient writing in English.
We are looking for 5 to 6 stories of approximately 600 words each week and one longer story of 1,000 to 1,200 words (e.g., an exclusive interview or profile of a significant business deal like a joint venture involving an Indian pharmaceutical company and global pharmaceutical co.)
Ideal candidates will reside near major pharmaceutical centers in India such as Mumbai, Hyderabad or Chennai. Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is helpful, but not required. Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your interest in the position to Marylandcareers@elsevier.com. Freelancer inquiries also welcome.

DRISHTI and Video Volunteers are seeking a Program Manager
And
Four Video Trainers for Education-Community Video Units in Gujarat

Drishti/ Video Volunteers in partnership with Udaan are creating four Education-Community Video Units in Gujarat focused on producing stimulating curriculum-based local language educational videos for children. These will be videos created by the community, as opposed to the usual top-down approach to educational material production. This will be the first such an initiative in the country. The community-produced video content aims to improve the quality of education and strengthen values of ‘citizenship’ and ‘diversity’. The videos will be produced by local people who will be trained as full-time ‘community video producers.’ These videos will be shown in classrooms to children and will be followed by activities and interactive sessions by Classroom Facilitators, who will encourage children to think more broadly and holistically about the subjects in their textbooks. The videos will be on subjects that the students find hard to learn, teachers find difficult to teach, and will integrate lessons on the value of democracy, citizenship and diversity.

About the PROGRAM MANAGER Position (One Position):
The Program Manager will be responsible for launching the program, its overall management and then running it. S/he will need to oversee the creation of the E-CVUs at the local NGOs. S/h will need to oversee the design of the pedagogy, and be very involved in the monitoring and evaluation of the program. This is a true management position, with creative responsibilities as well, and requiring someone with a strong attention to deadlines and understanding of impact.

Job Requirements:
Experience in program management required
NGO experience required
Experience in the education sector required
Experience in film/video a plus
Minimum four years work experience
The candidate must be willing to locate in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Language: Candidates need to be fluent in Gujarati or Hindi and English
Job start date: July 2007
Contract Period: 18 months with possible extension/employment.
Salary: Rs.15,000 to Rs.20,000 per month depending on experience.

How to apply: Send in a cover letter with resume and three references.

About the VIDEO TRAINER position (Four Positions):

This is a job for video filmmakers, who are interested in this exciting mix of working with children, local communities and video. The Video Trainer will train a select group of community members in all aspects of educational video production.

All the Video Units will be based in Gujarat.

Language: The Video Trainer will need to be fluent in Gujarati or Hindi and English

Job Requirements:
· Proficiency in shooting, writing and editing videos
· Proficiency in operating digital video cameras
· Proficiency in non-linear editing
· Must have strong creative and storytelling abilities
· Must have leadership qualities to motivate and lead
· Candidates with training experience, or experience working in human rights or development or education, will be prioritized
· Must be willing to relocate to Gujarat
. Candidates with experience of professional work with children in any capacity will be prioritised.

Job start date: July 2007

Contract Period: 18 months with possible extension/employment.

Salary: up to Rs.15,000 per month

How to apply: Send in your cover letter, resume, show reels and filmography by July 15th. In the filmography please list whether you shot, edited, wrote and/or directed the films. For each role, please list whether you were the sole person doing that work, or whether other people assisted.

Contact Info for Applications (all positions):
Email Kavita Das Gupta, Coordinator, Community Video: kavita@videovolunteers.org
TEL: +91-79-2685 1235 and 6661 4235; +91 9979933614
Postal address: Drishti, 103 Anand Hari Tower, Sandesh Press Road, Bodakdev, 380054

About Drishti
Drishti is a leading human rights and development organization that uses media, communications and the arts to strengthen India’s social movements and advance development. www.drishtimedia.org

Udaan
Udaan is an education resource centre in Gujarat focused on curriculum development, advocacy, and training of educators in the values of diversity, equality and citizenship.

Video Volunteers
Video Volunteers is an organization based in New York that is working to create a ‘global social media network’ of community video producers, through the establishment of Community Video Units. www.videovolunteers.org

The India Today Group (www.indiatodaygroup.com) has recently
appointed Anil Srivatsa as Chief Operating Officer of its Radio
Today, FM radio division. As head of this exciting new venture of
seven FM stations to launch initially in Delhi, Mumbai and Calcutta,
he seeks to build a staff to spearhead and work in content creation,
audio imaging, programming and marketing that would be based in those
three cities. Anil is looking for fresh perspectives and those with
creative outlets. Radio experience per se is not required, but you
must understand the medium. This is a great stage for an adventure in
India~Rs growing economy and a blank canvas for those?who want to
give wings to their creative juices through the FM radio medium. If
you are interested in exploring a career in India, e-mail your resume
to him at vatsacom@gmail.com

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Training Editor/Writing Coach, Reuters Bangalore, India

Reuters is looking for a dynamic and experienced journalist to join its rapidly expanding Bangalore newsroom as an editorial trainer and writing coach. This is a creative and challenging job requiring proven expertise as an equities reporter, an aptitude for collaborative learning and a talent for coaching.

The successful candidate will combine a track record of superior equities coverage, preferably in the United States, with an ability to inspire excellence through individual example and team work. She or he will balance creative instructional design in the classroom with hands-on collaboration in the newsroom to guide on-the-job learning.

The training editor will design and deliver learning strategies to meet the evolving needs of the Bangalore newsroom, consulting with members of the editorial learning team to ensure training activities are aligned with global initiatives. The trainer/coach will also liaise closely with Reuters Asia editorial training manager to create learning projects of regional and international scope.
The role offers ample opportunities for growth as a journalist and innovation as a coach/trainer. The ideal candidate would relish the opportunity to nurture talent and develop his/her own leadership skills through mentoring, networking and consulting.

Qualifications:

At least three years’ experience covering equities in the United States or another major centre
Must have:

Excellent writing and sub-editing skills
Advanced soft skills (listening, presenting, networking, performance management)
Good news judgment in equities and cross-asset stories
Strong organisational abilities
Proven dedication to quality and innovation
Willingness to master the full potential of Reuters products for news

Nice to have:

Previous teaching and/or mentoring experience
Previous eLearning experience

For more information, please contact: Abi Sekimitsu at abi.sekimitsu@reuters.com or +91 80 4135 5845 or Anne Senior at anne.senior@reuters.com or +65 9620 4752.

Reuters is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified employees will be given consideration for all job openings without regard to race, colour, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status or sexual orientation

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Australia’s overseas television service, ABC Asia Pacific, is looking for a journalist in New Delhi with television experience and the capacity to provide reports in English for both News and Current Affairs. ABC Asia Pacific is currently available to 10.2 million homes and more than 200,000 hotel rooms in 41 countries across the Asia-Pacific region. The service is still young and the take-up rate in many countries is impressive. The service has a broad range of general programming.

ABC Asia Pacific news bulletins are compiled in Melbourne specifically for a regional audience with stories from ABC bureaus in Australia and overseas and from the agencies, APTV and Reuters.

In addition, the service has several Current Affairs programmes -
i.e. Asia Focus (also seen on the domestic service) and, for the
past two years, The Editors. Recently the Australian Government
renewed ABC Asia Pacific~Rs contract for a further five years and
consequently the service is planning to expand both its News and
Current Affairs output. It plans more news bulletins, including more
frequent updates, and a new Current Affairs programme, tailored for
the Asia Pacific. Hence the need for an extra correspondent in India
to work out the ABC’s New Delhi Bureau. We are looking at employing
a local journalist with on-air television experience, a high level
of journalistic and television presentation skills and the capacity
to report and analyse in English events and issues in South Asia
objectively for a wider audience. Camera operating skills are also
an asset. Replies to - David Ransom ABC Asia Pacific Tel 612
83334875 Mobile 61404726657 email: ransom.david@abc.net.au

The Indo-American Arts Council is looking for passionate,
hardworking, motivated interns for our New York office. Candidates
must be computer literate,well spoken, fluent in English (spoken and
written), proactive, detail oriented and high energy. Knowledge of
the New York art scene: performing arts, visual arts, literary arts
and the media are a plus. If you are passionate about the arts,
enthusiastic, have a great work ethic, please email your resume to
aroon@iaac.us. Interning at the IAAC provides access to wonderful
exciting, high-profile events in each of the artistic disciplines and
you learn to produce entertainment events in a hands-on manner.

Responsibilities include: office administration, staff support,
research, updating data, PR, promotions, event production.