PUKAR is looking for a Media Manager

[Madhusudan]

From: Gauri Vij <gaur...@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 1:01 PM
Subject: [Opportunity1922] PUKAR is looking for a Media Manager
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PUKAR is looking for a Media Manager for a project

About the Project

‘Mythologies of Mumbai through Media’ is a PUKAR project oriented towards broadcasting through various media, relevant redevelopment issues from the Girangaon and Dharavi neighborhoods of Mumbai. PUKAR plans to train community based Barefoot Researchers in to use digital/social media to create media products which will be taken to a larger platform of local and global audience. The products will be based upon the archived oral histories, mapping and photographs.

In this 3-year project, PUKAR will also conduct research on how marginalized people access the media that impact their lives, aspirations and realities. The issue of media access, media costs and the viewership of the urban poor will be explored by conducting surveys in various communities.

Media Manager

We are looking for a Media Manager who will help hone PUKAR researchers’ skills for
using various media such as radio, television and web based social networking sites; as
well as assist in developing and disseminating the various media products and network
with media channels.

Responsibilities:

- Full time position
- Supervise and guide PUKAR researchers and community youth in areas of research,development and media production activities
- Develop content for the media products along with the team
- Design and Coordinate all project related activities with media partners, consultants (creative and technical), in house team and community youth
- Create a web-based integrated platform for elucidating the local issues researched,through multiple media. Manage the content and functionality of the web based andother interfaces, including evaluating, art and design, programming and content.
- Provide advice and counsel best practices on web and new media, including search engine optimizations (SEO), podcasts and RSS feeds.
- Establish and manage contacts with mainstream media and social networking sites.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for a creative person who is a team player, with demonstrated passion for socially conscious media. Someone with 3-5 years of experience working with socially relevant media content, managing a team within a limited budget.

- Cross functional experience for different media – television, radio, digital and new media to marketing
- Capacity to work with a participatory approach
- A leader who inspires, trains and mentors community youth from diverse backgrounds
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Proficiency in using software such as WordPress, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Director
- Motivated and self-driven
- Fluent in English and Hindi (Marathi would be an added advantage)
- Able Hands, Artful Eyes and Warm Heart required

Age: 28-38 years

Location: Mumbai

To Apply: Email resume, short cover letter, work samples and references to
h...@pukar.org.in by 11th February 2011

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