Communications Associate – OneWorld Foundation India

Location: New Delhi
Last Date: Extended to 16 April 2011
Email: recruit(dot)owfi(at)oneworld.net.

About OneWorld Foundation India

We are part of the international OneWorld network that spans five continents and produces content in nine different languages to bring the world’s poor and marginalised voices in global debates to audiences worldwide. 

OneWorld Foundation India believes technology is a strong enabler of development and empowerment and draws on its democratic potential to promote sustainable development and human rights in the South Asia region. To achieve our goals, we work collaboratively with partners to create technology assisted innovations and online knowledge gateways for grassroots development.

OneWorld Foundation India is looking for two bright, motivated Communications Associates to join its Emerging and Community Media team.

Responsibilities

1.    The candidate will work on OneWorld’s radio initiatives including its radio series Ek Duniya Ek Awaaz. He/she will:

• Plan schedules, conceptualise, script, record and edit for broadcast
• Coordinate with grassroots communities, partners, experts and other stakeholders
• Conduct interviews and discussions on development issues
• Conduct media training for grassroots communities
• Promote the OneWorld radio series and other programmes
• Maintain studio equipment and editing suite

2.  The candidate will work with the editorial team to:

• Document initiatives/write news articles for the OneWorld news portal
• Report on public development events, conferences and meetings
• Manage and update the news portal
• Produce video stories/documentation (inclusive of scripting, shooting, editing)

Skills and experience

Interested candidates must possess the following:

1. Degree in Media and Communications or related discipline.
2. Good understanding of development issues.
3. Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English and Hindi. Prior editing experience is desirable.
4. Ability to conduct meaningful interviews and discussions with stakeholders.
5. Technical experience of audio editing packages including Nuendo and Audacity, and flash recorders. Should be able to shoot and edit video in different edit suites.
6. Ability to work in a team. Can work under tight deadlines.
7. Willingness to travel.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please send your latest resume and a letter of interest to recruit(dot)owfi(at)oneworld.net. Please mention details of your current work profile, and current and expected salary. Fresh graduates are also welcome.

Women candidates with the requisite skills & qualifications are especially encouraged to apply. OneWorld South Asia is an equal opportunity employer. Salary will be as per qualification and experience.