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1. Exe - AD Sales Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore
2. Exec/Sr. Executive - Marketing & Promotions Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore
3. Copy Editorial Delhi
4. Assistant Manager – Ad Sales Delhi
5. HR/Admin Officer Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore
6. Staff Writer Mumbai
7. Features writer Mumbai
8. Subscription Executive Bengaluru
9. Circulation Executive Delhi
10. Manager /Deputy Manager Human Resources Mumbai
11. Asst manager-AD Sales Bengaluru
12. Editor/Writer - Nightlife Bengaluru
13. Designer Mumbai
14.Senior writer/Deputy Editor Contract Publishing Mumbai
15.Trainee Brand and Promotion Mumbai/Delhi/Bengaluru
16.Designer – Contract Publishing Mumbai
17.Digital Business Manager Mumbai
18.Deputy Manager Events & Alliances Mumbai
19.Trainee Marketing and Event Sales Bengaluru
20.Senior Executive Advertising Sales Bengaluru
21.Assistant Manager Advertising Sales Pune
22.Senior Executive Advertising Sales Mumbai
 
Please email your resumes at karl@paprikamedia.com / nainy@paprikamedia.com / alaukika@paprikamedia.com
 
1. Position:- Exe AD Sales (Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore)
Prefered Yrs of Experience:- 2-3 Yrs
Minimum Qualification:- Graduate / MBA/ PGD
Job Specification:-
* The incumbent should have at least 2-3yrs. of relevant exp.
* Preferably in Print/Electronic Media in Space selling.
* He should also possess the following skills:
*Good communication
* Presentation skills.
* Street Smart.
* Aggressive media sales enthusiast, To interact with advertising agencies and clients, prepare proposals, strong collection follow up, MIS preparations, good presentation skills and thorough in computer operation
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DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE
Personal Attributes Business Promotion
* Sharp and Analytical thought process
* A strong business focus
* Build public relations platform- Sales promotional strategy
* Should be a team player but have the resilience to take his ideas through
* High energy levels
* Strong Communication Skills
* High level of integrity
* Build public relations platform
Customer Relationship
* Forging long term tie –up
* Value added services
* Customer delight approach
* Approach of integrity & transperancy
Pricing
* Proactive in pricing decisions
* Determining pricing & value segmentation
 
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2. Position: Exec/Sr Executive - Marketing & Promotions (Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore)
Qualification and Experience :-  MBA/ PGD and 2- 5 Yrs
Job Specification:
• The incumbent should have minimum 1-3 years of experience in marketing Management Position ( should have a proven track record at working in all areas of marketing, but particular emphasis on events, promotions and opening NCOs & running offers)
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Should have strong ethics, transparent work orientation, self starter and ambition to build an identifiable brand
Job Description:
• Develop Marketing Concepts in the form of Events & associations to facilitate Brand Positioning and increase Brand visibility
• Develop & Implement innovative Promotion Strategies
• Liaison with sales, advertising and editorial team for work related activities.
• Develop Cultivate and coordinate ongoing relationships with major agencies and clients
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
 
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3. Position: Copy Editorial (Delhi)
Experience :- Graduates - subjects such as English, humanities or modern languages may be particularly relevant, or a specific subject may be needed to work in a specialist area
Job Responsibilities:
• Ensure a piece of writing is as accurate as possible before it goes to print.
• Check whether text is grammatically correct there are no mistakes in spelling / punctuation & check references for facts and figures
• Ensure the text is in consistency with the publication's style.
• Plan and prepare page layouts to position and space articles before seeking approval from editor
• Confer with editor before placing headlines or lead stories
• Read and evaluate manuscripts, letters, and articles and submit approved documents to editor
• Select and crop photographs and illustrative materials to conform to space and subject matter requirements
 
Job Specifications:
Functional skills:
• Good command of English have good general knowledge
• Communicate clearly and eye for detail
• Good computer skills
• Work quickly and accurately under pressure.
 
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4. Position: Assistant Manager – Ad Sales (Delhi)
Qualification and Experience :-
• Graduate + MBA
• 5-6 yrs (Minimum 4 Years in Media Industry)
Job Specification:
Business Development.
Corporate sales. Develop relationship with Agencies.
Retail sales.
Relationship with Govt./PSU
Should be a good team player
Should be street smart
Excellent communication skills and presentable.
Stable and level headed. Must not be changing jobs every year.
Should have media experience.
Willing to give at least 3 years to the organization, should not be looking at it as a stop-gap arrangement.
 
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5. Position: HR/Admin Officer (Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore)
Qualification and Experience :-
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with staff, employees and public.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, typewriters, copiers, calculators and facsimile machines.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Job Specification:
1. Functional / Soft skills :
• Advanced knowledge of personal computers.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, planning, records management, research and general administration.
• Quick & agile at work
• Willingness to learn
Job Responsibilities:
• Maintain administrative, archival and/or personnel files for organization.
• Analyzes routine operating practices and procedures to include personnel, record keeping, performance standards, workflow, and cost reduction, equipment and supply utilization etc., to ensure smooth and efficient office operation.
• Interacts with vendors, member agencies and public to answer questions and to resolve account and billing discrepancies.
• Obtains, organizes and drafts technical and administrative materials for public information or organizational use.
• Provide information to officials, employees and general public on organizational and administrative matters.
• Provides a variety of supportive services as directed by an administrative superior.
• May supervise volunteers and other support personnel.
• Performs other related duties as required.
 
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6. Position: Staff Writer (Mumbai)
Experience :-  2-3 years in a newspaper or Magazine.
Job Description:
Write features in several sections.
Write cover story inputs
Write Mumbai local stories
Supplement efforts of section editors
Help with production
 
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7. Position: Features writer (Mumbai)
Experience :-  3-6years in a newspaper or Magazine.
Job Description:
Write features in several sections
Write cover stories
Write Mumbai local stories
Supplement efforts of section editors
Help with production
Help with editing
 
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8. Position: Subscription Executive (Bengaluru)
Job Responsibilities:
Subscriptions:-
• Enter subscriber information into subscription software on computer.
• Arrange cash / Cheque /credit card payment pick-ups
• Perform credit card transaction
• Record all money transfers
• Respond to all emails and phone calls regarding inquiries and complaints
• Contact lapsed subscribers and motivate them to subscribe.
• Create labels for magazines distribution
• Track the courier agency on time lines.

Offers:
• Organize and document all SMS and Emails and telephone calls regarding offers.
• Call each interested person to acquire personal profile
• Contact all non-subscribers and motivate them to subscribe
• Contact all offer winner and arrange offer pick-ups
• Maintain Offer inventory.
• Co-ordinate with Marketing to successfully translate offers.
• Pick winners, give rest to edit for publishing.

Reports:
• Create weekly reports summarizing subscription and offer activity and analyze issue wise.
• Update weekly reports with offer totals
• Create bi-monthly master subscriber report which is used to facilitate distribution.
 
Job Specification:
• The incumbent should be a graduate and have at least 1-2 yrs. of relevant exp.
• Organize /document / respond to all SMS , Emails,and telephone calls regarding offers.
• He should also possess good communication skills, organization skills and time management skills
 
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9. Position: Circulation Executive (Delhi)
Qualification and Experience :-
• Graduate with relevant experience
• 2 – 5 yrs of experience.
Job Specification:
Functional skills :
• Analytical and Practical Distribution / Circulation skills
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Vendor management skills
• Should be a team player but have the resilience to take his ideas through
• Should have strong ethics, transparent work orientation
Job Responsibilities:
• Responsible for Total Net Revenue from Newsstands for whole of Delhi.
• In charge of Retail Visibility and Distribution.
• Training of Signal boys, area specific promos.
• Responsible for distribution complaint reduction
• Maintaining a good relationship with key accounts and distributors
• Contracts with key accounts and distributors
 
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10. Position: Manager /Deputy Manager Human Resources (Mumbai)
Job Responsibilities:
Core Function: Recruitments &PMS
Other Function: Operational HR activities

1. Recruitment and Resource Management:
• Establish selection process, job analysis, and identify critical skills.
• Develop resource strategy.
• Effectively recruit the “right” people using well-disciplined procedures
• Establish effective resource strategy with hiring agencies for recruitment & Professional Institutions for Campus Recruitment if required.

2. Performance Management System:
Coordination & support of the Performance Management System (PMS) including PMS training
Ensure line managers comply with process, e.g., feedback/appraisals are conducted on time.

3. Compensation and Benefits:
• Analyze, interpret data, design and implement compensation and benefits programs based on employee needs, business requirements, benchmark with other key companies in similar industry. Ensure smooth running of the Payroll.

4. Training and Development coordination, reports & calendar

5. Employee Relations/Employee Well-being:
- Listen to employees; anticipate potential issues and act on them.
- Conduct employee focus group meetings when required to obtain feedback on specific subjects.
- Ensure proper administration of the Employee Welfare measures with a view to employee satisfaction.
- Arrange recreation program’s for employees and their family members.

6 Audit & HR Budgeting / Preparation of the Annual operating Plan (AoP) for HR.

7. Updating of Human Resource Information System (HRIS), Preparation of HR Reports & Implementation of HR policies.
 
Personal Specification:
• Age: - 28-35 years
• Experience: 4-6 years
• Qualification: Graduate/MBA
• Good in Communication
• Aggressive, creative, enthusiastic, charismatic, strategic thinking, motivated, consistent & persistent.
• Must Have personal & industry Contacts
 
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11. Position: Asst manager-AD Sales (Bengaluru)
Experience :-  3-4 Yrs
Minimum Qualification  :- Graduate/MBA/ PGD
Job Description:
DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE
Personal Attributes Business Promotion
* Sharp and Analytical thought process
* A strong business focus
* Build public relations platform- Sales promotional strategy
* Should be a team player but have the resilience to take his ideas through
* High energy levels
* Strong Communication Skills
* High level of integrity
* Build public relations platform
Customer Relationship
* Forging long term tie –up
* Value added services
* Customer delight approach
* Approach of integrity & transparency
Pricing
* Proactive in pricing decisions
* Determining pricing & value segmentation.
Job Specification:
* The incumbent should have at least 3yrs. of Sales exp in Print media or Radio
# Exp in handling Medium and small Ad agencies in Bangalore
# Exp in servicing retail clients in Bangalore.

•He should also possess the following skills:
# Good communication
# Presentation skills.
* Street Smart.
* Aggressive media sales enthusiast, To interact with advertising agencies and clients, prepare proposals, strong collection follow up, MIS preparations, good presentation skills and thorough in computer operation.
 
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12. Position: Editor/Writer - Nightlife (Bengaluru)
Experience :-  2-5 Yrs
Job Description:
I) Handle the Nightlife section- Discuss ideas, work out the brief, discuss design & picture possibilities with the design & photography team
• Alert design department to start layout and visual placements
II) Support to the editor & contribute to the overall functioning of the editorial department.
• Significantly contribute ideas & details of cover story & other features
• Responsible for handling several features for each issue
• Editing, proofing, pages writing cover inputs etc.
III)
• Press release writing if required.
• Collaborate with marketing/ Sales on various potential offers & products, website etc.
• Liaison with marketing team.
Requirements:
Excellent writing skills, strong ability to conceptualize unusual stories, superb interpersonal skills and a complete familiarity with Time Out.
 
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13. Position: Designer (Mumbai)
Experience :-  3 years plus
Job Description:
• Create/modify and follow templates and style sheets
• Work closely with editor and writers
• design pages
• get the pages print ready
• pre-press
• understand print schedules and be print literate
• coordinate with photographers, illustrators, imaging, and production
• coordinate with writers, proof checkers
• liaise with sales, marketing if necessary
• create and manage archives
• report to the Art Director/Sr. designer
• erratic work hours
Skills:
• PC
• Quark
• Adobe Suite
• Acrobat
• Corel
 
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14. Position: Senior writer/Deputy Editor Contract Publishing (Mumbai)
Qualification and Experience :-  Masters in Journalism and 2- 6 Yrs
Job Description:
• Will act as an anchor for specific projects.
• Will co-ordinate with clients and third parties such as freelance writers and photographers for projects he/she will anchor
• Will co-ordinate with business, sales and design teams for projects he/she will anchor
• Will write and edit across projects.
 
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15. Position: Trainee Brand and Promotion (Mumbai/Delhi/Bengaluru)
Qualification and Experience :-
• Graduate/Under graduate
Exp: Fresher/ Direct Selling
Age: 20-25 yrs
Job Description:
• Doing subscription drives in various locations, housing societies, corporate office with canopy, D2D selling
• Bulk selling to corporates and other institutes like hotels, libraries, colleges, schools etc.
• Single copy selling
• Selling through book shops, retail outlets, malls, theaters, etc
 
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16. Position: Designer – Contract Publishing (Mumbai)
Experience :-  3 years plus
Job Description:
• Create/modify and follow templates and style sheets
• Work closely with editor and writers
• design pages
• get the pages print ready
• pre-press
• understand print schedules and be print literate
• coordinate with photographers, illustrators, imaging, and production
• coordinate with writers, proof checkers
• liaise with sales, marketing if necessary
• create and manage archives
• report to the Art Director/Sr. designer
• erratic work hours
Skills:
• PC
• Quark
• Adobe Suite
• Acrobat
• Corel
 
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17. Position:- Digital Business Manager (Mumbai)
Prefered Yrs of Experience:- 5-6 Yrs
Minimum Qualification:- MBA in Marketing
Age(Range):- 24 to 30 yrs approx
Job Description:-
Project Management - CAS and CMS
* Handling the entire project up till completion.
* Getting the vendor and the teams to coordinate and ensure easy flow of data
* Getting the CAS implemented with adequate training
* Getting a marketing plan ready for the website and eventually re aligning it to the Marketing activities and events back at Paprika Media
* Ensuring ROI on the project

Marketing/Brand Management - Online Initiatives
* Marketing/Sales regarding to Website
* Implementation of these Marketing initiatives
* Online forays for TO/Paprika for more Brand Presence

Taking forward of all Special Projects (Tourism Boards)
* Following leads
* Finding contacts in tourism industry
* Pitching all possible solutions
* Sending proposals
* Giving the brief to the team at Paprika
* Ensuring implementation
* Setting Budgets, Revenues, Timelines

Strategy and Implementation of Special Projects
* Working with Random House India and London
* Conceptualizing, doing Market Research for more Guides
* Giving the brief to teams at Paprika
* Ideating with Marketing for revenues for the same
* Aligning with Online and events

Corporate Deals/Strategic alliances and Managing Essar Relationships
* Making contact with Corporate Houses, Banks, Companies
* Innovative Special Deals, tie ups with them
* Presenting and formulating plans for Custom Publishing/special bulk deals

To make Time Out a more visible/strong/known brand in industry through various initiatives/marketing
* Registering with bodies like INS, AAAI
* Being present at and being a part of major conventions

Responsible for all Market Research at Paprika Media
* With Students from MICA, AC Nielsen etc and understanding what works and does not work for us as a Brand as well as a magazine/content provider

Paprika Strategic Branding
* Work on Branding of Paprika as a BRAND in the Publishing Industry.
* BTL activities for the same.
* Present on all forums which gives us the exposure.
* Online Presence
 
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18. Position:- Deputy Manager Events & Alliances (Mumbai)
Prefered Yrs of Experience:- 4-6 years
Minimum Qualification:- MBA/PGD
Age(Range):- 25 to 30 yrs approx
Job Description :-
• Must have experience in Business Development.
• Must be well networked with brands in terms of sourcing sponsorship.
• Develop event concepts and sell them.
• Develop Marketing Concepts in the form of Events & associations to facilitate Brand Positioning and increase Brand visibility
• Handle accounting and billing for all marketing activity.
• Develop & Implement innovative Promotion Strategies
• Liaison with sales, advertising and editorial team for work related activities
• Develop Cultivate and coordinate ongoing relationships with major agencies and clients
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Job Specification :-
• Experience in marketing Management Position ( should have a proven track record at working in all areas of marketing, but particular emphasis on events, promotions and opening NCOs & running offers)
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Should have strong ethics, transparent work orientation, self starter and ambition to build an identifiable brand
 
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19. Position:- Trainee Marketing and Event Sales (Bengaluru)
Prefered Yrs of Experience:- 0-3 years
Minimum Qualification:- MBA/PGD/Graduate
Age(Range):- 22 to 25 yrs approx
Job Description :-
• Aid the Manager in Sale of events and execution of existent events.
• Get in new clients of corporate sales of events and the Time Out card.
• Be a support to the Manager – Marketing - Bengaluru
 
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20. Position: Senior Executive Advertising Sales (Bengaluru)
Experience :-  2-3 Yrs
Minimum Qualification  :- Graduate/MBA/ PGD
Job Description:
• Approaching new clients and generate business
• Maintaining relations with the existing clients/agencies
• Meeting budgeted Sales targets within fixed deadlines
• Preparing daily call reports and projected call plans considering the projected revenue generation target
Personal Attributes Business Promotion
o Sharp and Analytical thought process
o A strong business focus
o Build public relations platform- Sales promotional strategy
o Should be a team player but have the resilience to take his ideas through
o High energy levels
o High level of integrity
o Build public relations platform
Customer Relationship
o Forging long term tie –up
o Value added services
o Customer delight approach
o Approach of integrity & transparency
Pricing
o Proactive in pricing decisions
o Determining pricing & value segmentation
Job Specification:
• Preferably in Print/Electronic Media in Space selling
• To interact with advertising agencies and clients
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Street Smart
• Aggressive media sales enthusiast
• Prepare proposals
• Strong collection follow up
• MIS preparations and thorough in computer operation
 
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21. Position: Assistant Manager Advertising Sales (Pune)
Experience :-  4-5 Yrs
Minimum Qualification  :- Graduate/MBA/ PGD
Job Description:
Personal Attributes Business Promotion
o Sharp and Analytical thought process
o A strong business focus
o Build public relations platform- Sales promotional strategy
o Should be a team player but have the resilience to take his ideas through
o High energy levels
o High level of integrity
o Build public relations platform
Customer Relationship
o Forging long term tie –up
o Value added services
o Customer delight approach
o Approach of integrity & transparency
Pricing
o Proactive in pricing decisions
o Determining pricing & value segmentation
Job Specification:
• Exp in handling Medium and small Ad agencies
• Exp in servicing retail clients
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Street Smart
• Aggressive media sales enthusiast
• Prepare proposals
• Strong collection follow up
• MIS preparations and thorough in computer operation
 
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22. Position: Senior Executive Advertising Sales (Mumbai)
Experience :-  2-3 Yrs
Minimum Qualification  :- Graduate/MBA/ PGD
Job Description:
• Approaching new clients and generate business
• Maintaining relations with the existing clients/agencies
• Meeting budgeted Sales targets within fixed deadlines
• Preparing daily call reports and projected call plans considering the projected revenue generation target
Personal Attributes Business Promotion
o Sharp and Analytical thought process
o A strong business focus
o Build public relations platform- Sales promotional strategy
o Should be a team player but have the resilience to take his ideas through
o High energy levels
o High level of integrity
o Build public relations platform
Customer Relationship
o Forging long term tie –up
o Value added services
o Customer delight approach
o Approach of integrity & transparency
Pricing
o Proactive in pricing decisions
o Determining pricing & value segmentation
Job Specification:
• Preferably in Print/Electronic Media in Space selling
• To interact with advertising agencies and clients
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Street Smart
• Aggressive media sales enthusiast
• Prepare proposals
• Strong collection follow up
• MIS preparations and thorough in computer operation
 
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