Consumers International is a not-for-profit organisation, which represents over 220 consumer organisations around the world.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic editorial professional to help maximise our content delivery in both new and traditional media environments. 

Our editorial output is incredibly diverse - from climate change policy briefings, to financial services campaign news. Our material comes from all corners of the world – we have regional offices in Africa, Asia and Latin America and member organisations in over 115 countries.

We’re looking for someone who can keep on top of our increasing flow of print and web content, bringing efficiency, precision and consistency to our editorial coordination. 

This person will also need proofing and copy-editing skills of the highest order, as they will be the required to ensure CI’s editorial is error-free and pitch-perfect.

This is a role ideal for someone wanting to take their editorial coordination skills to the next level - an excellent opportunity to show what you can do. You’ll be a crucial member of a small, but highly enthusiastic communications team, and will make a real difference to the way Consumers International is viewed by its members, stakeholders and the public at large.

This is a permanent role, three days per week.

To apply please read the full job description and person specification and fill in an application form; both available on Consumers International’s website www.consumersinternational.org/who-we-are/jobs">http://www.consumersinternational.org/who-we-are/jobs">www.consumersinternational.org/who-we-are/jobs
 
Closing date for applications: Monday 20 September 2010 (09:00am)
Interviews: to be held the week beginning 27 September 2010.
Unfortunately CI does not have the resources to contact unsuccessful applicants

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

Sub-editor required to work on 11 newsletters and magazines covering different financial topics such as cards, insurance, wealth management and accounting.

Based in Bayswater, London, this is a hugely varied role. As sub-editor you will be working closely with the chief sub-editor, liaising with reporters and editors, preparing content for both print and online editions.

This position would suit a flexible, quick learner with a few years’ experience in subbing and layout who is accustomed to working to tight deadlines.

Must have good experience with Adobe InDesign, and experience with Illustrator and Photoshop.

Experience with HTML would be an advantage as would familiarity with the creation of interactive PDFs.

As the role also includes the creation of in-house advertisements and marketing collateral when required, some experience of print graphics would be beneficial.

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

Job ref: DKA20139

Job type: Interim (7–9 months)

Start: ASAP

Our client, a major sport event organiser in Middle East requires an interim head of broadcasting in Doha, Qatar.

As head of broadcasting, the primary responsibility is to plan and implement all the broadcasting activities for a major sporting competition in Qatar.

The role

• Providing infrastructure, facilities and services to TV and radio coverage that will contribute significantly to raising the profile and prestige of this major event.
• Enhance Qatar’s growing reputation as a world class international sports and event location and major sports tourism destination.
• Establish a new benchmark in broadcast operations and to work pro-actively in pursuit of that goal.
• Co-operating with all LOC channels of communication to aid knowledge sharing of all activities across the business.
• Keeping up with industry trends and advances in technology, design and media while working closely on planning and execution of client’s marketing needs and account executives.
• Proactively leads, mentors and motivates creative staff at the day-to-day level.

The requirements

• Knowledge of new broadcasting technologies (i.e. digital coverage, high definition television, searchable archives).
• Experience with media services of sports competitions.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation experience with the press, internet, radio and TV media.
• Knowledge of venue overlays and IT&T operations and dependent activities.

Our client offers excellent tax free salary, medical cover, bonus, annual holiday, relocation & repatriation expenses and round-trip air-tickets.

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

Job ref: DKA20140

Job type: Interim (7–9 months)

Start: ASAP

Our client, a major sport event organiser in Middle East requires an interim head of communication, PR & media in Doha, Qatar.

As head of communication, PR & media, the primary responsibility is to implement and manage a major sporting event communication strategy and promotion of related communication messages and organisational brands via the effective and proper co-ordination of the press and media.

The role

• Monitor communication programme that include internal communications and public relations.
• Maintain an effective flow of internal and external communication to ensure successful delivery of the event objectives.
• Producing, editing and commissioning communications and PR campaigns ensuring that they receive the maximum exposure.
• Measuring and reviewing the success of the communications and PR campaigns ensuring they receive the maximum exposure.
• Implement PR programme with the aid of agency support if required.
• Keeping up with industry trends and advances in technology, design and media while working closely on planning and execution of client’s marketing needs and account executives.
• Proactively leads, mentors and motivates creative staff at the day-to-day level.

The requirements

• 8–10 years of proven work experience in a related field.
• Detailed knowledge of writing and editing media relations/PR background.
• Ability to manage creative people and make quick and accurate decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills/negotiation experience with the press, internet, radio and TV media.
• Excellent communication, presentation, writing, management and leadership skills that foster positive and constructive interaction with employees at all levels.

Our client offers excellent tax free salary, medical cover, bonus, annual holiday, relocation & repatriation expenses and round-trip air-tickets.

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

Can you show up and present a great show at short notice!? Peak FM is a great place to work - but then I would say that! You should be localish and ready to be part of a great team!

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

Competitive: GMG RADIO
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Competitive: GMG RADIO
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Competitive: GMG RADIO
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Competitive: GMG RADIO
For more Arts & heritage jobs and jobs in Greater Manchester visit Guardian Jobs

Competitive: GMG RADIO
For more Arts & heritage jobs and jobs in Greater Manchester visit Guardian Jobs

Competitive: GMG RADIO
For more Arts & heritage jobs and jobs in Greater Manchester visit Guardian Jobs

Competitive: GMG RADIO
For more Arts & heritage jobs and jobs in Greater Manchester visit Guardian Jobs

Competitive: GMG RADIO
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We are looking for a experienced Account Manager to help us to achieve growth and development of our existing and also new clients through airtime, sponsorship & promotions and creative.

You will be responsible for managing the development of revenue by achieving agreed targets, meeting with client, preparing presentations and creating ideas for new business.

If you enjoy working towards set targets in a fast paced environment, have a track record of new business sales success, then this role is for you!

Previous experience in field sales is required.

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

We are recruiting for an experienced Sales Manager who will contribute to the growth of revenue for Smooth Radio in the North West. You will be responsible for the management of local revenue opportunities with particular emphasis and focus on exceeding local revenue targets, whilst building the business for the future.

You will have extensive experience as a sales professional, proven experience of leading a team, with excellent organisational and communication skills.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, company car and excellent training opportunities.

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

Senior Account Manager
This role will be based at Heart Thames Valley based in Oxford initially

What it takes to be a Global Senior Account Manger
Global Senior Account Managers have heaps of media sales experience. You’ll form great relationships with our customers, helping them engage with our listeners. When we get this right we deliver results for our clients and great radio for our audience.

You Like Making Money
So you’ll be keen to develop new approaches to sales, finding the right clients ready to exploit the opportunities Global has to offer. Not only will you find new high value business but will grow the existing accounts allocated to you. Get this right and both you and your clients will benefit handsomely.

We Love Keeping Clients
The great relationships you’ll have with your clients will enable you to pitch big. With ideas and solutions they won’t find anywhere else. You’ll manage all aspects of customer relations, listening to what they say but having the courage to challenge what they want. Always delivering the best possible results by matching their needs to the relevant opportunity.

We Work As A Team
As an individual you want your sales team to be the best in the country, which it will be with your ability to engerise those around you. Your experience will make you a great role model in both practice and with the knowledge you are able to share. Each week accurately forecasting the money you’ll be writing, working closely with other departments to meet your targets

At Global We Dare
As a Global Senior Account Manager you’ll dare to pitch big. You’ll produce great presentations and have the personality to deliver them, bringing new clients to radio. Your marketing skills will grow our existing business. Always leading them to the right platforms we have to offer.

At Global We Have The Courage
We have the courage to challenge how and why we do things, in a respectful, constructive way. As an experienced part of the team you’ll have ideas we, and our customers, want to hear. Always delivered in an open and honest way, managing expectations you’d have and the loyalty of those you work with, both inside and outside the company. You’ll also have the courage to listen, to heed the advise of those around you.

At Global We Strive To Be The Very Best
With training and coaching to keep us one step ahead of the competition in all that we do. You’ll have contacts that can help grow our business and a real grasp on the latest marketing trends. This will enable you to match the right type of business to the right proposal always delivering successful campaigns.

The Important Stuff
You’ll need to have a clean driving licence, to be computer confident, open to new technologies and have proven success in sales and negotiation.
We would also love to hear a story that tells us about a time when you dared to step out side your comfort zone and had the courage to try something new, all because you strived to be the very best.

To apply for this role please send you CV and cover letter to laura.szuca@thisisglobal.com

In the promotion of equal opportunities, Global Radio welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We select people according to their abilities and our needs.

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

BBC ManageAble – Disability Scheme
TV Programme Development Manager
Manchester
Up to £35,000 pro rata, eight-month placement starting in December

ManageAble is a new placement scheme aimed at increasing the number of disabled managers in the BBC. Just like our award-winning Extend scheme, this opportunity is exclusive to disabled people.

You’ll need to match the criteria for the placement as well as demonstrate a keen interest in broadcasting and knowledge of BBC output. You’ll gain training and development with the aim to increase the progression into jobs following the eight month placement.

Applications to be received by 20 September.

Interviews and assessments are expected to be held in London on 12 or 19 October.

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

Press Association Corporate is looking for a new content co-ordinator to provide editorial guidance to existing and potential tailored news feed clients. Applicants will liaise with Press Association editorial staff to ensure content requirements are fulfilled to a high standard.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Define in detail content requirements with existing and prospective customers
• Ensure Press Association editorial staff are constantly informed of customer content needs
• Where necessary attend new business meetings with sales staff and potential customers to provide editorial expertise and advice
• Maintain relationships with customers to ensure customer satisfaction
• Co-ordinate with customers and internal departments such as sales, editorial and IT to implement delivery of new content feeds to customer website.

Desired skills:

• Understanding of search engine optimisation
• Some understanding of web technologies, including content management system
• Intermediate, Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Project management experience
• Journalistic background
• Experience of writing detailed briefing or report documents

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

ITP.net,">http://www.ITP.net">ITP.net, the Middle East's leading IT news portal is looking for an assistant editor.

ITP.net is">http://www.ITP.net">ITP.net is one of the longest established technology sites in the Middle East, carrying a mix of business and consumer news and features, including unique content from the online team and from ITP’s portfolio of technology magazines.
The assistant editor will be able to generate their own news and features from a variety of sources in the region and globally, manage diverse content from the magazine editors, and have a good understanding of what makes good online content.
Applicants should be experienced journalists – online or print – with the ability to organize themselves, and should also be able to get to grips with global and local IT business issues - you don’t have to know bits from bytes, but a genuine interest in IT and technology is essential.
Experience in online media, and an affinity for social networking and emerging new media is an advantage.
Please send CV with covering letter to apply.

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.

Do you love Brighton? Are you the go-to person when it comes to planning a night out, always ready with a recommendation for the city’s most seasoned finds and hidden hotspots? As the Brighton Community Manager, you’ll be a full-time Yelp employee (working out of your home or anywhere with WiFi) at the helm of a vibrant, buzzing community of locals who drink, shop and play their way through the city via peer recommendations on Yelp. Community Managers are driven, self-motivated, charismatic, and organized as they’re tasked with wrangling a slew of to-dos both on and offline, from writing and moderating to party planning and ringleading!

About you

• Lives to write; writes to live. You know who you are... pencils down!
• Has a fire in the belly. Walks through walls. Takes no prisoners. In a word: driven. Even when no one is watching. Especially then.
• Social connector. You are the hub of your social world. You know everyone. Everyone knows you. The fun one. Diplomatic, too.
• You reside in Brighton and consider yourself a local expert.
• Have more than a few years of post-graduate professional experience (existing Yelp community managers have 5 to 15 years).

About the job

• Writing. Write locally compelling newsletters weekly and inspiring reviews daily, as well as persuasive pitches to venue owners and marketing partners.
• Event planning. Conceptualize, negotiate, plan and execute cool, fun and buzz-worthy (big wow factor!) events/parties.
• Marketing outreach. Connect with the right local organizations, barter weekly newsletter sponsorships for promotion of Yelp.
• Socializing and adventuring. Meet up with yelpers. Attend civic events. See and be seen. In the scene. Be the Mayor. Always on.
• Communication. Be accountable with stellar communication to your peers and those who support you at Yelp HQ.

Other fun requirements

• 4-year college/university degree
• Currently living, eating, breathing (or working) in Brighton
• Experience with social networking, guerilla marketing tactics, and event planning

Ready to apply? Submit the following (all required):

1. Cover letter/note showcasing your writing skills and general personality and style
2. Resume showcasing your relevant experience
3. A link to your (full and interesting) Yelp profile – this is your writing sample, so make it snappy!

What’s a day in the life of a Yelp CM like? Check out this blog by our own Leighann F, Boston CM: http://officialblog.yelp.com/2009/11/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-yelp-community-manager.html">http://officialblog.yelp.com/2009/11/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-yelp-community-manager.html">http://officialblog.yelp.com/2009/11/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-yelp-community-manager.html
 

To apply please see this job entry on Media UK.