StoryWeaver is an open source digital platform from Pratham Books on which stories can be read, downloaded, translated, versioned or printed. All the content on StoryWeaver is available under Creative Commons licenses to encourage collaboration and reuse.
StoryWeaver is a digital repository of openly-licensed, multilingual children's stories. A Pratham Books' initiative, StoryWeaver allows its users to read, create and translate stories into many, many Indian and international languages in the hope that children across the world can read quality stories in languages of their choice.
(Image by Nina Sabnani, from 'Counting on Moru' by Rukmini Banerji.)
As the stories on StoryWeaver are travelling further, we need more hands on board! Currently, we're looking for a full-time, Editorial Assistant to join our Digital Team in Bengaluru.
Job description
StoryWeaver is looking for an editorial assistant. The position involves, working with the editorial team, to adapt books for the digital platform, maintain quality on the platform and perform administrative and editorial tasks.
Required Skill-set
Good communication skills in English
Work with the StoryWeaver team to maintain quality on the platform
Ability to tag stories and images before uploading on StoryWeaver
Coordinate with the administrative team for documentation, records and payments
Ability to maintain and document day-to- day editorial assignments
Ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines and be team player
Desirable
Degree in Literature/Journalism/Mass Communication/Media /Language
Tech savvy with a sharp eye and love for languages
Experience
1-2 years work experience would be good, but freshers may also apply.
Location
This is a full time position in our Bengaluru office.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please send your resume and sample of work to [email protected] with Editorial Assistant - StoryWeaver in the subject line of the email.
We look forward to hearing from you!