MediaNama is hiring for multiple roles:
- Journalists
- Sub Editors
- Digital Events Coordinator
- Sales Coordinator
Journalist
MediaNama (www.medianama.com) is looking to hire journalists to work with our existing team reporting on Tech Policy. This is a specialised field, so please do read the post below.
About Us
We’re a leading online media company providing analysis and news on developments in Digital/Technology Policy. We provide our readership of policy leaders, business leaders, government officials and citizens with incisive inputs on Indian and global technology policy developments across the digital industry, with a primary focus on India. We organise discussions with our community of policy professionals, and produce reports on subjects relevant for a technology policy audience.
We’re here to make a difference. Our journalism is a form of public service. Our mandate is to help create a digital ecosystem in India that is open, fair and competitive. Our coverage of the digital space in India has breadth, depth and impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Track and report
- Current news and developments in technology policy and tech law in India, key developments in the rest of the world.
- Technology policy developments at the UN, EU and various global Internet policy forums.
- Parliament, Supreme Court and various High Courts in India for policy developments
- Analyse: judgments, data, regulatory filings and other information and present it in a concise manner
- Organise: Prepare questions, help identify speakers, live tweet and/or report on MediaNama events, apart from taking on additional responsibilities. Prepare reports based on MediaNama events. You may also be required to host or moderate MediaNama events.
What we’re looking for
- Location: Delhi. We are currently working remotely, but in a post-COVID19 scenario, you will be expected to work with our team in our office in (North) Delhi.
- Experience:
- 1-3 years of legal or policy reporting experience, preferably on technology policy.
- Experience in understanding legal, policy and/or financial documents and filings is preferred.
- Preference would be given to candidates with online work experience.
- Promising candidates with limited experience may also be considered; your passion for the policy domain and writing skills matters most.
- Interests: Interested in policy developments related to Internet access, commerce, communications, social media, telecom, digital payments, e-governance, global Internet governance etc. You need to be passionate about this domain and how it impacts the world.
- Skills
- A high standard of editorial judgment and writing ability.
- Excellent time management skills
- Proven experience in delivering a mix of news and features content.
- Proven familiarity with Google Analytics and basic knowledge of SEO will be an advantage
- Excellent command of the English language.
- You need to have basic working knowledge of HTML, and familiarity with WordPress.
- Comfort with working cross-platform, whether Slack, WhatsApp and/or phone calls.
- Setup: Given that we will be working remotely, you must have:
- A working Internet connection and a backup
- Your own laptop with a functional webcam and audio setup
- A comfortable workspace, given that this will require long hours
- Cultural fit: MediaNama’s journalists care about the open Internet, and are keen on learning about the latest technology policy trends and perspectives. We are geeky about technology policy. We have an eye for news and a desire to get the news first. We enjoy engaging with and helping each other out with stories, information and perspectives. What matters most to us, is that MediaNama’s community of readers benefit from our work, and learn from the conversations they have with our journalists. We like the work that we do, and take great pride in it, and the impact that it has on the domain that we cover.
- Comfort with ambiguity: the news industry is dynamic, you need to be able to take decisions and iterate quickly. We are currently working remotely, perhaps for the rest of the year, so expect ambiguity.
Apply here: https://forms.gle/DsCJJYfWYZ1Sg84Y7
(Note: Application form requires a Google sign in)
Sub Editor
MediaNama (www.medianama.com) is looking to hire a Sub Editor with journalism and/or sub-editing experience to work with our existing team of technology policy reporters. This is a specialised field, so please do read the post below, before applying, and please follow the application process detailed below.
About Us
We’re a leading online media company providing analysis and news on developments in Digital/Technology Policy. We provide our readership of policy leaders, business leaders, government officials, lawyers and citizens with incisive inputs on Indian and global technology policy developments across the digital industry, with a primary focus on India. We organise discussions with our community of policy professionals, and produce reports on subjects relevant for a technology policy audience.
Key Responsibilities
- Editing and subbing:
- Writing, rewriting, editing and proofreading text, and take overall responsibility for maintaining high standards of subbing in the team.
- Follow our sub-editing checklist and ensure that all aspects in that checklist are addressed adequately.
- Checking facts to ensure stories are accurate, adhere to copyright laws and are not libellous.
- Edit copy for varying lengths and adhere to various platform-specific guidelines.
- Ensure that basic standards of SEO and tagging are followed for enhancing discovery
- Ensure that the output adheres to the house style and standards of our publication
- Managing:
- Deputise for the editor and, allocate work to the team, check progress, and ensure the professional contribution of staff and the quality of output.
- Evaluate story pitches
- Guide the team in terms of improving quality of output and provide value for MediaNama readers.
- Spotting and recommending high impact stories to the editorial team
- Documenting performance of individual team members
What we’re looking for
- Location: We are currently working remotely, but in a post-COVID19 scenario, you will be expected to work with our team in our office in (North) Delhi.
- Experience:
- 2+ years of experience in a daily newsroom as a sub editor.
- Preference will be given to candidates with online work experience.
- Some experience in reporting on technology. Experience in understanding legal, policy and/or financial documents and filings is preferred.
- Interests:
- Interested in policy developments related to Internet access, commerce, communications, social media, telecom, digital payments, e-governance, global Internet governance etc. You need to be passionate about this domain and how it impacts the world.
- Should be following social, political, economic issues of the country on a day today basis.
- Skills
- A high standard of Editorial judgment and writing ability based on substantial experience of editing news stories and features.
- A team-player with exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to resolve conflicts, and willingness to get the job done.
- Excellent project and time management skills, ability to multi-task and ensure tasks are completed on time
- Excellent command of the English language.
- You need to have basic working knowledge of HTML, and familiarity with WordPress.
- Comfort with working cross-platform, whether Slack, WhatsApp and/or phone calls.
- Setup: Given that we will be working remotely, you must have:
- A working Internet connection and a backup
- Your own laptop with a functional webcam and audio setup
- A comfortable workspace, given that this will require long hours
Cultural fit: MediaNama’s journalists care about the open Internet, and are keen on learning about the latest technology policy trends and perspectives. We are geeky about technology policy. We have an eye for news and a desire to get the news first. We enjoy engaging with and helping each other out with stories, information and perspectives. What matters most to us, is that MediaNama’s community of readers benefit from our work, and learn from the conversations they have with our journalists. We like the work that we do, and take great pride in it, and the impact that it has on the domain that we cover.
Apply here: https://forms.gle/DsCJJYfWYZ1Sg84Y7
(Note: Application form requires a Google sign in)
Digital Events Coordinator
Job description
MediaNama (www.medianama.com) is looking to hire a digital events coordinator to work with our events team. We work in a specialised domain, so please do read the post below.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As a digital events coordinator, you’ll find yourself working closely with all our teams – Editorial, Sales and Marketing, and Systems. You will learn to prioritise work for events, develop a deep understanding of how digital events work, learn new software, coordinate with marketing, editorial and systems for end-to-end digital event management for creation, work with sponsors, and develop strategies for efficient and timely execution of best-in-class events.
Your key responsibilities:
Manage:
- All activities related to the event, across editorial, marketing, systems and sales, with strong follow up to ensure on-time execution of all tasks.
- All registrations and attendee coordination using Google Forms, Gmail and Mailchimp, including invitations, confirmations, and reminders
- Setting up and running events using Zoom / Google Meet and related software
- All engagement with speakers and sponsors, including scheduling of calls in a timely manner.
- All Partners for promotions of event
- Post event coordination with sponsors and partners
Create
- Work closely with our team to develop event, sales and event marketing systems
- Marketing collateral for promotion of event in coordination with marketing team
Analyse:
- Develop an understanding of MediaNama’s audience and client base
- Understand data to aid with improving MediaNama events and increasing our efficiency
Learn
- New platforms, new skills, new software to improve delivery of events
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Experience:
- 2-3 years of event coordination experience. Online work experience is mandatory.
Skills
- Working knowledge of Google Tools, including Google Forms, Calendar, Gmail, Google Drive, Documents, Spreadsheets, Slides
- Working knowledge of online video conferencing software including Zoom, Google Meet
- Working knowledge of emailing software, especially Mailchimp
- Working knowledge of graphic design platforms like Canva
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong listening, observational and analytical skills, understanding customer environment and requirements.
Interests:
- Interested in all things Internet and a deep interest in working online.
Setup:
- Your own laptop with a functional webcam and audio setup
- A fast broadband internet connection
Cultural Fit:
- Learning mindset: Immense drive for learning and growth. You should be someone who wants to keep learning and doing new things.
- Execution mindset: Speed is important. Delivering is what matters.
- Ethical approach: We work in an ethical and honest manner, with transparency and accountability to ourselves and our readers.
- Reader/Client focus: What matters most to us, is that MediaNama’s clients and community of readers benefit from our work.
- Love for the Internet: MediaNama’s team cares about the open Internet, and take great pride in the impact that it has on the domain that we cover.
ABOUT US
We’re a leading online media company providing analysis and news on developments in Digital/Technology Policy. We provide our readership of policy leaders, business leaders, government officials and citizens with incisive inputs on Indian and global technology policy developments across the digital industry, with a primary focus on India. We organise discussions with our community of policy professionals, and produce reports on subjects relevant for a technology policy audience.
We’re here to make a difference. Our journalism is a form of public service. Our mandate is to help create a digital ecosystem in India that is open, fair and competitive. Our coverage of the digital space in India has breadth, depth and impact.
Apply here: https://forms.gle/5ZXoeu8EnA62KP7k7
(Note: Application form requires a Google sign in)
Sales Coordinator
Job description
MediaNama (www.medianama.com) is looking to hire a sales coordinator to work with our sales team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As a sales coordinator, you’ll find yourself working closely with our MD Office and Sales and Marketing Teams. You will learn to prioritise work for sales, develop a deep understanding of how sales works, learn new software, coordinate with marketing and systems for end-to-end sales, work with clients, and develop strategies for efficient and timely execution of sales.
Your key responsibilities:
- Exceptional follow up.
- Coordinate sales team by managing schedules, filing important documents and communicating relevant information
- Ensure the adequacy of sales-related equipment or material
- Respond to complaints from customers and give after-sales support when requested
- Maintain organized sales processes and records and report month-end goal setting to the MD Office
- Arrange for creation and distribution of presentations and supporting documents to help sales team convert business leads
- Attend essential sales training meetings and develop an understanding of all the company’s services and products
- Contribute to overall customer satisfaction by promptly responding to emails and calls from customers.
- Support senior management by completing orders and keeping customers informed of delays and delivery dates
- Inform clients of unforeseen delays or problems
- Monitor the team’s progress, identify shortcomings and propose improvements
Create
- Work closely with our team to develop sales and event marketing systems
- Manage collateral for promotion of sales in coordination with marketing team
Analyse:
- Develop an understanding of MediaNama’s audience and client base
- Understand data to aid with improving MediaNama sales and increasing our efficiency
Learn
- New platforms, new skills, new software to improve sales
Apply here: https://forms.gle/5ZXoeu8EnA62KP7k7
(Note: Application form requires a Google sign in)
