PAKISTAN

Media Consultant (Islamabad)

Care International Pakistan is looking to hire a Media Consultant on a short term ofthree months. He/she will be responsible to carry out the following tasks:The Media Consultant will report directly to the Communications Unit in CARE.
Scope of Work:
1. Draft and prepare messages and Press Releases for print and electronic media;
2. Translate messages and Press Releases from English to Urdu and from Urdu toEnglish
3. Preparation of articles, editorials and placement in the national/internationalmedia;
4. Dissemination of messages to the national/international media
5. Conduct media monitoring and scouting and share the news clipping with thehiring firm
6. Any other assignments related to media.

Note: Its a short term consultancy for 3 months

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Picture Researcher (Dubai)
Posted on August 20, 2010

Ahlan!, the GCC’s biggest-selling magazine is looking for a picture researcher to assist the group picture editor in finding the perfect snaps. You’ll have excellent knowledge of leading international celebrity picture agencies, a finely honed ability to negotiate rates and work to tight weekly deadlines, basic knowledge of Photoshop, and you’ll know your Audrina from your Angelina, and your Lautner from your Leighton. At least one year’s experience with an agency or celebrity magazine is essential.

Based in Dubai, the salary will be tax free, negotiable depending on candidates’ experience and include visa and medical insurance.
Send applications to: recruitment@itp.com
Application deadline: September 17, 2010
 

Internal Communications Coordinator (Dubai)
Posted on August 11, 2010

A new player in the aviation industry, Ho operates flights to, from and via Dubai. They arelooking to expand the communications team within their Dubai offices.

As the Internal Communications Coordinator you will be reporting directly into the PR Managerand supporting them in the day-to-day corporate and internal communication activities.

Your primary roles will be to;
• Facilitate the inception and implementation of the company's intranet and liaise with the different departments to understand what is required to communicate effectively with the company employees.
• Manage all the internal communication channels.
• Provide internal communication advice to the senior management and to ensure that the restof the staff is frequently kept up-to-date.

The ideal candidate will have an English or journalism degree and be able to provide us with examples of their written work. You will be responsible for all the copy placed on the intranet so it is vital that you are a confident writer with a passion for the written word!

If you have the skills and experience for this position please send your CV to talent@appleselection.com quoting the job title. Regrettably only successful candidates will be contacted.

We are dedicated to providing our customers with an unparalleled level of care, professionalism, confidentiality and integrity and the service that we provide is constantly applauded by our clients and candidates alike, for our professional and courteous approach.


Art Editor (Dubai)

Posted on August 7, 2010

Ahlan! - the biggest-selling Hollywood celebrity title in the Middle East - is looking for an creative and talented Art Editor.

You'll have been working for at least three years on consumer magazines, and have experience of overseeing a team of designers, as well as liaising with editors and the photo department to create the best magazine possible. If you know your Zacs from your Pax, have fantastic page-popping ideas and passion for everything a celebrity gossip junkie needs to know, even better! Exceptional senior designers looking to take the next step up are also welcome to apply.

A complete working knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop is essential, as is being able to enjoy working hard under pressure to weekly deadlines.

ITP is based in Media City, Dubai. Salary is negotiable. Apply by email only. Please include a covering letter, an up-to-date CV and samples of relevant work. Applications without work examples or CV will not be considered.

Email for applying: recruitment@itp.com

Application deadline: September 3, 2010

Deputy Editor/Sub-Editor (Dubai)

Posted on Aug 3, 2010

Destinations of the World News magazine is seeking a qualified candidate to join their Dubai Media City-based team as Deputy Editor/Sub-Editor.

DOTW News is an independent global travel magazine distributed in first and business class airport lounges and a number of Dubai-based five-star hotels. This opportunity is for a permanent position at WNN Limited, a publishing company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Key responsibilities: You will be a skilled sub-editor with hands-on magazine-subbing experience, flawless attention to detail and a strong background in business or travel journalism.

This is a hands-on role requiring exceptional organization skills, keen attention to detail, a strong awareness of the flow of a magazine and a clear vision of the development of the product.

The ideal candidate should have strong creative instincts, a commercial understanding, good knowledge of InDesign, and excellent writing/editing skills.

The deputy editor role will involve initiating and developing sources of relevant travel and tourism news, producing and researching accurate news stories on a monthly basis, interviewing, and taking responsibility for several sections of the magazine.

The successful applicant must be willing to get out and develop relationships with PR and media agencies, so a positive attitude, creativity and the ability to use your initiative are essential to this role.

Expect to travel from time to time, while working to tight deadlines and representing the business with professionalism.

Please send your application along with a cover letter and details of your current or last salary to jobs@dotwnews.com.

Candidate requirements:

The ideal candidate should fulfil the following requirements:

* Three-to-five years news/magazine journalism background is essential
* Excellent sub-editing skills
* News-writing experience
* Diploma or similar qualification from a recognized institution
* Credentials
* References

Qatar
Communication Officer (Doha)
Posted on Aug 11, 2010

To carry out all the CDC’s communications activities, including marketing and communication plans, image development, media relations, external and internal communications including editing, proofreading, and writing both electronic and print, of reports, schedules, catalogs, and collateral brochures, direct mail, emails, newsletters press releases, articles, web site, presentations, posters, and exhibits.

Job Skills:
Requires BA/BS degree in communication, public relations, marketing, journalism, or related field preferred). Minimum of five years of editing experience, and excellent oral and written communication skills. (experience in higher education environment preferred). Minimum of two years experience in public relations

Company profile:
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development is a private, chartered, nonprofit organization, founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar. Guided by the principle that a nation's greatest resource is the potential of its people, Qatar Foundation aims to develop that potential through a network of centers devoted to progressive education, research and community welfare.

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