Opportunities and Openings

Citizen Matters is published by Oorvani Media, a technology-driven media firm based in Bangalore. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity in the media industry and like to create original and innovative products, Oorvani Media is the right place for you.

We are seeking enthusiastic, committed team members/freelancers with rapid learning curve and interest in community affairs.

Positions open (BANGALORE BASED)

 

STAFF JOURNALIST WITH EXPERIENCE *FEB 2012*

Citizen Matters is expanding its team of full-time journalists

ROLE
· Full time city-focussed magazine style reporting
· News, analysis, interviews features, briefs
· Investigative pieces
· Hyperlocal news
· Using Social Media

SKILLS
Office automation software
Efficient, multi-tasking

LANGUAGES

Kannada speaking a must 

EXPERIENCE
Around 3-5 years, with exposure to hard story reporting. Freshers not considered for this position. 

SALARY
Commensurate with qualifications and potential.

The ideal candidate has the stomach for hard reporting on tough issues, while being able
to mix up his or her workload with feature writing from time to time.

To apply, see section at the end of this page on how to.  

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AD SALES EXECUTIVES - **THREE**

Citizen Matters is looking for sales executives for advertising in print and online media.

Who must apply

People with at least two years experience in field sales, retail or door-2-door
· Work with targets and incentives
· Work in South Bangalore
· Two wheeler a must
· Communicate in English and Kannada a must.
· Preferred: Can communicate in one or more of Hindi, Telugu, Tamil.

CTC

Commensurate with industry norms. This position has sales incentives. 

There is a three month probation with this position. If the candidate is coming through hiring company, he/she will be taken on contract for three months before confirmation. 

To apply, see section at the end of this page on how to.  

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ONLINE PUBLISHING EXECUTIVE *REOPENED MAR 2012*

Citizen Matters is looking for an Online Media Executive

ROLE

· Publish online articles (with pics, video, audio)
· Publish and manage events listing online
· E-newsletter management
· Social media communications management

EXPERIENCE

Desired: One-two years experience in web media
Promising fresher with degree in communications/journalism

SKILLS REQUIRED

Mandatory: Basics of HTML, English language skills, social media
Desired: Some reporting experience
Needs to multi-task and be quick and efficient.

SALARY

Commensure with qualifications and potential. Three months probation for this position.

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FREELANCE JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES

We are always open to features writers, knowledgeable about topics like arts and culture, music, sports or heritage and up to date on happenings in the city.

We also welcome creative talent, including illustrators and cartoonists -- for general assignments or special focus on a topic.

Candidates must be:

• Are curious and articulate
• Have interest in community affairs
• For indepth reports, possess talent for investigative and analytical stories in simple and lucid language

How to apply

Please send a brief note to us - introducing yourself, describing your goals and interests along with your resume. Interested writers SHOULD send us samples of their writing.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and will provide a non-discriminatory environment for your work. In your resume, it is not necessary to include your marital status, caste or ethnicity. In addition, we will not ask about other factors - handicaps, sexual orientation, or religion - at any time.