Jobs for Journalists and Editors at the Press Trust of India

14 July 2012
Jobs for Journalists and Editors at the Press Trust of India
Deadline: 25 July 2012

PTI, the country's premier news agency, is looking for dynamic and result oriented journalists for its English service. Experienced journalists with proven skills are required for the following posts mainly in Delhi and Mumbai:

COPY EDITORS/REWRITE PERSONS: Must have at least 5 years' experience in mainline English media. Proficiency in English language and good re-writing skills are must.

NEWS COORDINATORS: Must have at least 6 years' experience in mainline English media in editing and handling news desk operations. They will be required to coordinate news coverage with outstation PTI bureaux.

PROBATIONARY JOURNALISTS: Minimum Qualification: A degree/diploma in journalism with at least 50% marks. Age not over 30 years. Candidates should have a minimum of two years' experience in mainline journalism, preferably with a news agency/leading newspapers.

TRAINEE JOURNALISTS: Minimum Qualification: A degree/diploma in journalism with at least 50% marks. Age not over 25 years. Should have good command over English language.

CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER: Should have at least 10 years experience in news photography and have PIB accredition. Should be well-versed in digital photography, photoshop/photo editing. Should have the experience of leading a team of professional photographers.

Shortlisted candidates will have to sit for a written test. Most of the posts are in New Delhi. Applicants should send their bio-data with a sample of their written work, highlighting 'Post applied for' and email to hrm@pti.in by July 25.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: hrm@pti.in

Website: http://www.ptinews.com
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