17 June 2012
Job Opening: Editor for Business Today (Apex Press and Publishing | Oman)
Deadline: 22 June 2012
Apex Press and Publishing is Oman's premier publishing house, involved in a host of publishing-related activities. It is known for its high-quality titles produced by a team of professional journalists and designers
We are looking for a senior journalist for the position of Editor for the leading business publication in Oman.
REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of two years in a similar position, or at least 8-10 years of experience as a senior journalist in a financial magazine or daily. Managing a team has to be one of your strengths. Excellent communication skills are a must You will be responsible for bringing out the magazine by coordinating with the reporters, the desk and the designers. Strong multi tasking and troubleshooting capabilities and a focus on planning would be essential for the job.
If you are up for the challenge, write to us at vacancies@apexmedia.co.om with Editor - Business Today in the subject line by 22/6/2012
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: vacancies@apexmedia.co.om
Website: http://www.apexstuff.com
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Apex Press and Publishing is Oman's premier publishing house, involved in a host of publishing-related activities. It is known for its high-quality titles produced by a team of professional journalists and designers
We are looking for a senior journalist for the position of Editor for the leading business publication in Oman.
REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of two years in a similar position, or at least 8-10 years of experience as a senior journalist in a financial magazine or daily. Managing a team has to be one of your strengths. Excellent communication skills are a must You will be responsible for bringing out the magazine by coordinating with the reporters, the desk and the designers. Strong multi tasking and troubleshooting capabilities and a focus on planning would be essential for the job.
If you are up for the challenge, write to us at vacancies@apexmedia.co.om with Editor - Business Today in the subject line by 22/6/2012
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: vacancies@apexmedia.co.om
Website: http://www.apexstuff.com
11 May 2012
The Inaugural Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts and Literature
The Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts and Literature aims at supporting the cultural, artistic and literary fields considering them as a way to emphasise the cultural and humanitarian promotion.
The competition also aims to implant the values of traditions and evolvement in the upcoming generation through providing them with a perfect ambience based on the intellectual, artistic and scientific competition. The award aims to honour artists and intellectuals for their cultural contribution towards evolving the intellect and promoting humanitarian conscience. The award is a part of the continuous interest and Royal care of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos towards culture and its position in the Sultanate’s comprehensive development.
The Sultan Qaboos Centre for Islamic Culture is responsible for all the award’s specialisations and its application.
The award is granted for winners in the fields of culture, arts and literature where one branch of each field will be chosen in each turn of the award, so that three winners of intellectuals, artists and literature will be granted the award each year. Which means, there will be one winner in each field. The Sultan Qaboos Appreciation Award for Culture, Arts and Literature will be granted based upon the total work and achievements of the applicant, whereas the Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts and Literature will be granted upon one work only for the applicant.
Applicants can apply personally or through scientific, cultural and artist institutions, and the process of evaluation will undergo a couple of procedures and general criteria, such as traditions, commitment to scientific method, innovation and evolvement, whereas other criteria are more specific and will be left for local evaluating committees in each field of the award to decide.
The awards will be in three fields, the first one will be in the cultural field. It is related to the varied cultural works and writings in specialisations of human and social horizons in general, for instance language, history, heritage, philosophy, translation and intellectual studies. The second one is art field. It is related to the artist work production in its different international aspects, such as music, fine arts, sculpture, photography and painting.
The third one is literature field. It is related to different literature types including poetry, novels, short story, literature critique and writing plays. The first winner of the Sultan Qaboos Appreciation Award for Culture, Arts and Literature will be granted the Sultan Qaboos Order for culture, Arts and Literature alongside a sum of RO 100,000.
Secondly, the winner of the Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts and Literature will be granted The Sultan Qaboos Order for Culture, Arts and Literature alongside a sum of RO 50,000. The Board of Trustees of the Award has decided that the award — in its first turn — be merely for Omanis in areas of short story, drawing, painting and historical studies. Details will be declared through different local media streams and on the award’s website.
(Note: Application details and forms will be posted, when available. You may check the website of the responsible institution, The Sultan Qaboos Centre for Islamic Culture, for updates.)
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: admin@sqic.gov.om
Website: http://www.sqcic.gov.om
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The competition also aims to implant the values of traditions and evolvement in the upcoming generation through providing them with a perfect ambience based on the intellectual, artistic and scientific competition. The award aims to honour artists and intellectuals for their cultural contribution towards evolving the intellect and promoting humanitarian conscience. The award is a part of the continuous interest and Royal care of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos towards culture and its position in the Sultanate’s comprehensive development.
The Sultan Qaboos Centre for Islamic Culture is responsible for all the award’s specialisations and its application.
The award is granted for winners in the fields of culture, arts and literature where one branch of each field will be chosen in each turn of the award, so that three winners of intellectuals, artists and literature will be granted the award each year. Which means, there will be one winner in each field. The Sultan Qaboos Appreciation Award for Culture, Arts and Literature will be granted based upon the total work and achievements of the applicant, whereas the Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts and Literature will be granted upon one work only for the applicant.
Applicants can apply personally or through scientific, cultural and artist institutions, and the process of evaluation will undergo a couple of procedures and general criteria, such as traditions, commitment to scientific method, innovation and evolvement, whereas other criteria are more specific and will be left for local evaluating committees in each field of the award to decide.
The awards will be in three fields, the first one will be in the cultural field. It is related to the varied cultural works and writings in specialisations of human and social horizons in general, for instance language, history, heritage, philosophy, translation and intellectual studies. The second one is art field. It is related to the artist work production in its different international aspects, such as music, fine arts, sculpture, photography and painting.
The third one is literature field. It is related to different literature types including poetry, novels, short story, literature critique and writing plays. The first winner of the Sultan Qaboos Appreciation Award for Culture, Arts and Literature will be granted the Sultan Qaboos Order for culture, Arts and Literature alongside a sum of RO 100,000.
Secondly, the winner of the Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts and Literature will be granted The Sultan Qaboos Order for Culture, Arts and Literature alongside a sum of RO 50,000. The Board of Trustees of the Award has decided that the award — in its first turn — be merely for Omanis in areas of short story, drawing, painting and historical studies. Details will be declared through different local media streams and on the award’s website.
(Note: Application details and forms will be posted, when available. You may check the website of the responsible institution, The Sultan Qaboos Centre for Islamic Culture, for updates.)
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: admin@sqic.gov.om
Website: http://www.sqcic.gov.om
31 January 2011
Job Opening: Assistant Editor and Sub-Editor for Apex Press and Publishing (Oman)
Apex Press and Publishing
Assistant Editor
Muscat-based newspaper and weekly requires an assistant editor for its day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate would have about 6-8 years experience with a national level newspaper/ magazine, good rewriting skills, a keen eye for details and good communication skills. He/ she will be expected to plan stories for the paper and should have previous experience leading a team.
Interested candidates may email their CVs along with a covering letter with 'Asst Editor' in the subject line.
Sub-Editor
Muscat-based newspaper requires sub-editors. The ideal candidate would have about 2-3 years experience with a national level newspaper / magazine, good rewriting skills, a keen eye for details and good communication skills. Selected candidates will be expected to edit and proof pages on a daily basis. Familiarity with QuarkXpress or Adobe PageMaker is a must.
Interested candidates may email their CV's along with a covering letter with 'Sub' in subject line.
Apply here.
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Assistant Editor
Muscat-based newspaper and weekly requires an assistant editor for its day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate would have about 6-8 years experience with a national level newspaper/ magazine, good rewriting skills, a keen eye for details and good communication skills. He/ she will be expected to plan stories for the paper and should have previous experience leading a team.
Interested candidates may email their CVs along with a covering letter with 'Asst Editor' in the subject line.
Sub-Editor
Muscat-based newspaper requires sub-editors. The ideal candidate would have about 2-3 years experience with a national level newspaper / magazine, good rewriting skills, a keen eye for details and good communication skills. Selected candidates will be expected to edit and proof pages on a daily basis. Familiarity with QuarkXpress or Adobe PageMaker is a must.
Interested candidates may email their CV's along with a covering letter with 'Sub' in subject line.
Apply here.
Stories from Oman: Dar Al Atta'a 5th Children's Writing Competition
Deadline: 6 March 2011
The Dar Al Atta'a Let's Read Committee is pleased to announce the launch of its 5th Children's Writing Competition
The theme of this year's competition is: Stories from Oman
Students are invited to enter the competition with the chance to win great prizes and the opportunity to see their work in print.
This broad title allows for students to base their story on existing Omani folklore or to write a completely imaginary, fictitious story set in Oman. Alternatively, students could recount a real life adventure they have had in Oman.
The story can be set in any era; past, present or future.
Stories must be clearly typed in either English or Arabic. Stories must be the individual student's own work and not copied, written or illustrated by older children or adults.
Stories should be a maximum of 500 words.
An illustration( max.A4 size) should be attached to the story. Both papers must be clearly marked with the title of the story, student's name, age and school.
The telephone number and email address of the school clearly marked.
Closing date for entries: Sunday 6th March 2011
All entries to be delivered to the Dar Al Atta'a Offices:
Building no. 119 Bashaer Street,
Madinat As Sultan Qaboos
Tel: 24692996 www.daralatta.org
Entries will be judged on effort, originality, presentation and illustrations according to three age categories: 4 to 8 years, 9 to 13 years and 14 to 18 years.
Maximum age: 18 years
The winners of the writing competition will be announced at the Big Book Day on Thursday 5th May from 2pm to 6pm at the Capital Commercial Centre (CCC) in Qurum.
For more details please contact Jane Jaffer by email: elixirhfc@hotmail.com
More information here.
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The Dar Al Atta'a Let's Read Committee is pleased to announce the launch of its 5th Children's Writing Competition
The theme of this year's competition is: Stories from Oman
Students are invited to enter the competition with the chance to win great prizes and the opportunity to see their work in print.
This broad title allows for students to base their story on existing Omani folklore or to write a completely imaginary, fictitious story set in Oman. Alternatively, students could recount a real life adventure they have had in Oman.
The story can be set in any era; past, present or future.
Stories must be clearly typed in either English or Arabic. Stories must be the individual student's own work and not copied, written or illustrated by older children or adults.
Stories should be a maximum of 500 words.
An illustration( max.A4 size) should be attached to the story. Both papers must be clearly marked with the title of the story, student's name, age and school.
The telephone number and email address of the school clearly marked.
Closing date for entries: Sunday 6th March 2011
All entries to be delivered to the Dar Al Atta'a Offices:
Building no. 119 Bashaer Street,
Madinat As Sultan Qaboos
Tel: 24692996 www.daralatta.org
Entries will be judged on effort, originality, presentation and illustrations according to three age categories: 4 to 8 years, 9 to 13 years and 14 to 18 years.
Maximum age: 18 years
The winners of the writing competition will be announced at the Big Book Day on Thursday 5th May from 2pm to 6pm at the Capital Commercial Centre (CCC) in Qurum.
For more details please contact Jane Jaffer by email: elixirhfc@hotmail.com
More information here.
01 December 2010
Vacancy: Reporter for a Leading Daily in Oman
Desired Candidate Profile
Currently holding similar position
Job Description
1. Beat reporting: Extensively cover all news happenings that comes within the scope of the news beats allotted to the reporter
2. Bringing special reports/stories to the newspaper regularly
3. Planning news/brand campaigns
4. Rewriting press releases/handouts to effectively indigenize the content
5. Have a proven ability to think visually
6. Ensure adherence to the media laws and regulations of Oman and the region
7. Ensure adherence to the local and regional protocols
8. Take extra effort to put visual elements — photos, charts, graphics — into the copy
9. Meet deadlines
10. Take extra effort to define new beats and cover them
Company Profile
A LEADING ENGLISH DAILY IN OMAN
Contact Details
Email Address: mediamuscat1@gmail.com
More information here.
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Currently holding similar position
Job Description
1. Beat reporting: Extensively cover all news happenings that comes within the scope of the news beats allotted to the reporter
2. Bringing special reports/stories to the newspaper regularly
3. Planning news/brand campaigns
4. Rewriting press releases/handouts to effectively indigenize the content
5. Have a proven ability to think visually
6. Ensure adherence to the media laws and regulations of Oman and the region
7. Ensure adherence to the local and regional protocols
8. Take extra effort to put visual elements — photos, charts, graphics — into the copy
9. Meet deadlines
10. Take extra effort to define new beats and cover them
Company Profile
A LEADING ENGLISH DAILY IN OMAN
Contact Details
Email Address: mediamuscat1@gmail.com
More information here.
24 November 2010
Vacancy: Reporter for a Leading Media Company in Oman
Job Description
1. Beat reporting: Extensively cover all news happenings that comes within the scope of the news beats allotted to the reporter
2. Bringing special reports/stories to the newspaper regularly
3. Planning news/brand campaigns
4. Rewriting press releases/handouts to effectively indigenize the content
5. Have a proven ability to think visually
6. Ensure adherence to the media laws and regulations of Oman and the region
7. Ensure adherence to the local and regional protocols
8. Take extra effort to put visual elements — photos, charts, graphics — into the copy
9. Meet deadlines
10. Take extra effort to define new beats and cover them
Desired Candidate's Profile
Profile: Senior Reporters/Reporters may apply
Experience: 4 - 6 years
Nationality: Any Nationality
More information here.
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1. Beat reporting: Extensively cover all news happenings that comes within the scope of the news beats allotted to the reporter
2. Bringing special reports/stories to the newspaper regularly
3. Planning news/brand campaigns
4. Rewriting press releases/handouts to effectively indigenize the content
5. Have a proven ability to think visually
6. Ensure adherence to the media laws and regulations of Oman and the region
7. Ensure adherence to the local and regional protocols
8. Take extra effort to put visual elements — photos, charts, graphics — into the copy
9. Meet deadlines
10. Take extra effort to define new beats and cover them
Desired Candidate's Profile
Profile: Senior Reporters/Reporters may apply
Experience: 4 - 6 years
Nationality: Any Nationality
More information here.
Vacancy: News Editor for a Leading Media Company in Oman
Job Description
1. Selection of best news items through constant copy testing
2. Section-wise strategic planning of the newspaper’s editorial content
3. Take the right decision on displaying any news item through proper news judgment
4. Give good headlines/sub-headlines/breakers/kickers and all other news elements
5. Ensure adherence to the media laws and regulations of Oman and the region
6. Ensure adherence to the local and regional protocols
7. Plan well-designed pages by giving good displays to stories according to their merit
8. Take extra effort to put visual elements — photos, charts, graphics — into the copy
9. Meet deadlines.
10. To bring special reports/stories to the newspaper regularly.
11. Planning news/brand campaigns.
12. Rewriting press releases/handouts to effectively indigenize the content.
13. Proven ability to think visually.
14. Taking extra efforts to define new beats and cover them
Desired Candidate's Profile
Profile: Chief sub editor/Asst News Editor/News editor may apply
Experience: 8 - 10 years
Nationality: Any Nationality
More information here.
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1. Selection of best news items through constant copy testing
2. Section-wise strategic planning of the newspaper’s editorial content
3. Take the right decision on displaying any news item through proper news judgment
4. Give good headlines/sub-headlines/breakers/kickers and all other news elements
5. Ensure adherence to the media laws and regulations of Oman and the region
6. Ensure adherence to the local and regional protocols
7. Plan well-designed pages by giving good displays to stories according to their merit
8. Take extra effort to put visual elements — photos, charts, graphics — into the copy
9. Meet deadlines.
10. To bring special reports/stories to the newspaper regularly.
11. Planning news/brand campaigns.
12. Rewriting press releases/handouts to effectively indigenize the content.
13. Proven ability to think visually.
14. Taking extra efforts to define new beats and cover them
Desired Candidate's Profile
Profile: Chief sub editor/Asst News Editor/News editor may apply
Experience: 8 - 10 years
Nationality: Any Nationality
More information here.
21 September 2010
English Teaching Position at University Foundation English Program , Oman
Deadline: until filled
University Foundation English Program at Buraimi U is currently seeking to hire instructors for the GFP on campus in Buraimi, Oman. Instructors are required to have a degree plus an EFL teaching qualification as well as a minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience. Competitive packages with salary, housing and benefits is offered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please send cv's and zipped attachments to ahfayadh@yahoo.com
More information here.
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University Foundation English Program at Buraimi U is currently seeking to hire instructors for the GFP on campus in Buraimi, Oman. Instructors are required to have a degree plus an EFL teaching qualification as well as a minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience. Competitive packages with salary, housing and benefits is offered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please send cv's and zipped attachments to ahfayadh@yahoo.com
More information here.
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