SAJA Job Listings: Compiled by Maha Atal

ANOKHI Magazine is North America’s award winning and longest South Asian fashion/lifestyle and entertainment magazine that is published four times a year. It is sold in Canada, UK and the US for the professional, educated and style savvy South Asian (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh) reader who are the epitome of the unique blend of East and West. We are looking forward to entering our 7th year of publishing with an exciting redesign and re-launch of our print and online presence.

We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic Beauty Maven (or Mr. Maven) who will be our Beauty Editor.

Responsibilities include:

*As a section editor, they must report directly to the Editor-In-Chief with full pitches for section (relayed to them by the Associate Beauty Editor)
*Oversee entire Beauty Section including department’s budget, fostering relationships with beauty photographers, stylists, hair/makeup crew, writers, and others that are required to execute section
*Work with the Editor-In-Chief and Advertising Department in overseeing various advertorial/special projects pertaining to the Beauty Section.

*providing content to be updated regularly on upcoming website

Qualifications:

*The successful candidate will have minimum of 2 years experience in a magazine publishing (or relevant experience) preferably at senior editor capacity or possess senior editor potential.
*Must be a great writer and editor
*Must have a passion for, and extensive knowledge of, all things beauty
*Must be a self starter and adhere to deadlines of their section
*Must be comfortable working in a virtual environment
*They will have strong communication skills, be energetic, and have superior organizations skills and time-management abilities

Interested candidates please forward CV and electronic portfolio (pdf or website link) with cover letter to hina.ansari@anokhimagazine.com

BUREAU CHIEF (based in Bangkok, Thailand)

Dow Jones seeks a bureau chief to manage the business in Thailand and Vietnam. The suitable candidate will direct news coverage, and supervise staff in the two bureaus.

We welcome those with at least seven years’ experience in reporting, preferably including some editing experience and managing experience. Basic Thai language ability 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 cover letter and resume to:

Email: jobs.asiapac@dowjones.com

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

Resident Journalism Advisor
Islamabad, Pakistan

Internews® Network is an international non-profit that works to improve access to information for people around the world by fostering independent media and promoting open communications policies. Internews’ programs are built on the conviction that providing people with access to vibrant, diverse news and information empowers them to make their voices heard and to participate effectively in their communities.
Internews Network is seeking a Resident Advisor to oversee and conduct radio and television journalism training programs, provide expert advice and guidance in radio news and television production, and provide managerial and development support to the Pakistani project and staff.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned:

* Organize and conduct hands-on trainings in both basic and investigative radio journalism.
* Organize and conduct hands-on training of television journalists for a film-based TV program focused on human rights and the rule of law.
* Oversee training program at Peshawar University, including management of two Internews staff at the Peshawar office and maintenance of university relationships.
* Oversee the production of radio programs Qabailuna (for listener groups in tribal areas bordering Afghanistan) Da Nan Khabara (produced by students), and Hawa Aur Doonya (women’s program), both aired on the Internews-built campus radio.
* Create and manage listener groups in tribal areas and oversee distribution of radio programs to the groups.
* Direct geographic expansion of radio and television partnerships in coordination with the Pakistan Country Director.
* Oversee plans for short-term visiting journalism consultants and supervise those visits.
* Continue to expand Internews Pakistan’s library of training material, to include generating original material.
* Assist the women’s production unit and program known as Meri Awaz Suno.as follows: plan/coordinate the installation of studio equipment; oversee program coverage, editing and distribution, providing regular feedback to journalists; recommend performance improvements for Meri Awaz Suno, Peshawar University, and partner radio stations; and assist with the planning for long-term financial independence/self sustainability of Meri Awaz Suno
* Strategize and coordinate on-going efforts to raise public awareness of the project as well as project partners.
* Manage training sections of the budget and report to the Country Director and Senior Accountant.
* Assist the CD with direct representation of Internews’ work to funders, partners and aid organizations working in or associated with the media sector in Pakistan.

QUALIFICATIONS

* At least six years of experience in news journalism and news production
* Proven training or mentoring abilities
* Extensive radio news and television broadcasting experience
* Knowledge of radio and television equipment and broadcast technology
* Experience working within the format of a grant funded program
* Relevant university degree
* Experience working in region desirable

TO APPLY
Interested qualified candidates should forward a cover letter and resume to INjobs@internews.org, placing “RA, Pakistan” in the subject line.

Further details about this position and the mission and operations of Internews Network are available at www.internews.org.