Openings for writers/editors

These are some openings that have been advertised on some other groups and blogs that I have compiled here. Whoever is interested may directly get in touch on the contacts provided in each of the openings.

1.From Shobit Arya, Publisher, Wisdom Books <http://www.wisdomtreeindia.com/> We are looking for primarily : 1. A replacement of our outgoing Deputy Publishing Manager who handles media, events and specific project coordination etc. 2. Copy Editors -- Experience of two years in book editing. 3. Manager Corporate Sales -- To sell Wisdom Tree books to corporates. Fresh MBAs welcome too. 4. Actually also a Chief Editor
This info may be out of date. We got this email a month-and-a-half ago. We advise dropping Shobit Arya a polite email asking if these jobs are still open: shobit.arya@gmail.com.

2. Platform magazine wants Trainee Feature Writers*
From Shahnaz Siganporia, Features Editor, Platform Magazine
Platform_ is finally hiring again! A Delhi based full time job, we're looking for spunky, talented and enthusiastic writers to join us initially as a Trainee Features Writer followed by a permanent post with platform if all goes well. All applicants must mail in updated CV's and writing samples to info@platform-mag.com / platformag@gmail.com (please do not mail the editorial team on our personal ids) with subject title Trainee Features Writer.

3. Routledge, Taylor and Francis wants an assistant editor*
I need to hire an Assistant Editor, Journals in Routledge, Taylor and Francis. The job is based in Delhi. A candidate who has work experience, preferably a minimum of 2-3 years and a background in publishing is not imperative, but the candidate * Has an excellent command of the written and spoken English language. * Willing to learn and evolve with the job. * Co-ordinate, multi-task, responsible and is aware of time management. * To be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. * Punctual. * Is able to manage relationships, foster, nurture and develop them. * Able to give constructive and written feedback. * Outstanding attention to detail. * Work with a team. Interested candidates, please write to jaya.bhattacharji@tandfindia.com and jaya.bhattacharji.gmail.com

4. Wordsetc wants financial writers*
From Ruchika Chanana
looking for writers who can work on explaining financial concepts to the layman. The work involves mainly paraphrasing content from the web, and also small amount of writing original articles based on a very precise brief. We'll be happy to go into the remuneration once we get a response from interested writers. the volumes are large so it works out pretty well in terms of money. anyone interested please email ruchika@wordsetc.in wordsetc is a copy/content/ideas resource. we work on communication, branding, naming, features, scripts- anything to do with words. check out words-etc.blogspot.com for more on our work.

5. Cedar Books wants authors
I introduce myself as Neha Gupta, Commissioning Editor, Cedar Books, Delhi. We are a fiction imprint of one of the oldest and most reputed publishers of India, Pustak Mahal. As many of you may recall, two months back we had invited submissions from writers all across the country through Caferati. The response was overwhelming and we signed novels with five budding and unpublished authors just within a span of two months. Talks regarding the terms and conditions are in progress with a few writers too. Exploring new talent and providing them a platform to showcase their expertise has been the aim of Cedar Books, and we are happy that we are progressing steadily in this direction. We are now again looking for some good manuscripts (only novels, no short stories please). Though we are not looking at any particular genre, preference will be given to those set against the backdrop of some major political event, especially post independence. But this is no rule as such. Other genres are also more than welcome. Please write to me at writerneha.mac@gmail.com with a brief synopsis of the novel, chapter outline, 3-5 sample chapters and a brief author’s profile. Neha Gupta Commissioning Editor, Pustak Mahal Ph: 011-23272783/84 (Ext. 129)

6.Sarai Reader 8 - Fear - Call for contributions*
Sarai is going to bring out its 8th Reader soon with Fear as its central theme. We invite you to contribute essays, dialogues, arguments, interviews, photographs, image-text combinations, comics, art-works, diary entries, research reports, commentaries, manifestos etc. For concrete details go to http://www.sarai.net/publications/readers/sarai-reader-08-fear

7. Spenta needs sub-editors
There are 4 vacancies for the post of a sub-editor. Following are the details. * Full time position in Mumbai. * The salary will depend entirely on experience and competence of the candidate. We aren't looking at hiring people who are senior. A year or two of industry exposure is good. * Strong language, grammar and editing skills. * Freshers are welcome, too. Candidates are requested to mail their resumes to ho@spentamultimedia.com For more information on the company, they can log on to www.spentamultimedia.com

8. If there is anyone who can write or edit regular English on the lines of reporting, please let me know. I need good people and fast. We can work out full-time in-house, full-time telecommuting or freelance arrangements. We are particularly looking for people with some reporting experience, so this might be a good opportunity to make a good amount of extra cash per month. Its a US project, so the pay-per-word is very high (close to Rs 2 per word) FYI, 365 Media <http://www.365media.com/> is a US incorporated content development firm. The project we are currently on involves writing business-specific how-to articles for a major US portal/business site. It is a client prerequisite that we use people with media exposure. So please get in touch if you are interested and pass on the information if there is anyone you know who will suit the profile and be willing to work with us. Paul A. Samji Manager - Content Stream 365 Media India Cell: +91 9488 188 601, email: paulasamji@365media.in