Media Watch latest issue: good quality reference source

Let me congratulate the Centre for Communication Studies, Puri, Odisha,  for its January-June 2012 issue of Media Watch. It is only the third volume and it has brought in better quality of contents that will be useful to researchers, teachers and students. With Prof J V Vil’anilam, the former Vice Chancellor, University of Kerala, as Guest Editor, the editorial team has been able to rope in veteran media teachers to contribute.
It has articles and papers by Mira K Desai, N N Pattnaik, Pitabas Pradhan, Lakhsmi Lund, P E Thomas, G Anita, Charulata Singh, Mirnal Chatterjee, G P Pandey, Charu Joshi, VR Ravathy, I Arul Aram, Vijaykumar Meti, Suresh Jange, Van Robots and Mark Goodman. I have not yet gone through the entire issue, but have read the articles on Paid News because this is one of my interest areas. These articles I found to be useful to several scholars who have taken up different facets of this malaise in English and non-English newspapers in the country.  

I have earlier pointed out in this blog that communication and journalism schools in India have now the benefit of half-a-dozen research journals. These provide good opportunity to the teachers and scholars to publish their research papers and also as a platform to interact. The Media Watch is indeed among such journals. If you have not yet subscribed to Media Watch, I recommend that you do it now as a good reference source.

The address:

The Editor

Media Watch

Centre for Communication Studies

SCS College Road, Near Amala Club

Puri 752001 Odisha

E-mail: mediajournal@ymail.com

Credits:
Editor: Dr R C Pattnaik, Honorary Editor: Dr S N Pattanik, Managing Editor: S K Biswal, and Editorial Coordinator: S B Nayak

      

Authentic data for your research on media use, Internet penetration and so on

I am sure you must have come across stories in newspapers today about the data released by the Registrar General of India. Most journalists covered points about penetration of computers, internet, TV, Radio and so on.
If you have not checked the website already, I suggest please visit the following:

http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/hlo/hlo_highlights.html

It's a gold mine of authentic data that may be useful to you, your students and other researchers. Have patience: it may take time to download, but it is worth waiting for the download.

Radio Namaskar Needs a Station Manager

Radio Namaskar, the first community radio of Odisha requires STATION MANAGER, who will facilitate the process of programme production,content development, content sourcing & overall station management.

Must be a Post Graduate with minimum 3 years experience in Odia Journalism, radio programme production, content development & sourcing.

Remuneration will be fixed as per skill and expertise of candidate. Avg package Rs10000/- pm.

Contact us at 'radionamaskar@gmail.com.

Posts at SNDT University

Prof Radha Mishra has sent in the following announcement for the posts of Assistant Prof (open) and Asso Prof. (reserved).

Please visit 

http://sndt.ac.in/downloads/vacancies/details-of-advt-no-01-of-2012.pdf

Completed applications must reach before 10.4.2012.

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Search for New Secretary General for AMIC

Following is received from Prof Dr Maria Mercedes F. Robles, the AMIC Acting Secretary General. Please respond to the announcement by applying yourself or passing it to others who you think deserves to be lead the ASIAN MEDIA INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION CENTRE. Kiran Thakur


SECRETARY GENERAL
AMIC is a leading international NGO dedicated to the development of Asian media and communication expertise among scholars, practitioners and students. It is recruiting a new Secretary General (SG) to lead the organisation, who will be headquartered in Singapore.

Responsibilities:
The SG provides intellectual leadership and strategic direction in the planning and implementation of a structured programme of activities, including research, publications, conferences, and workshops. He or she plays a critical role in developing and maintaining an extensive network of international funding agencies and collaborative organisations that help sustain AMIC’s activities. As the public face of AMIC, the SG represents a membership spread across 30 countries, and often speaks as a leading voice of Asian media. The SG is responsible for the overall management of the AMIC Secretariat and reports to a governing board elected by the membership. A Board of Management serves as an advisory group to the SG.

Requirements:
Strong intellectual and leadership qualities.
High level academic qualifications, preferably a PhD; high level of media practice
would be an advantage.
Thorough understanding of Asian media developments and dynamics.
Expertise in nurturing networks and generating project funding.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to cope with frequent international travel and numerous deadlines.

Terms & Conditions:
Renewable contract of three years, with a one-year probation period.
Compensation package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Economy-class airfare for family (with children up to age 18) once every three years and
limited relocation expenses at the beginning and end of contract.
Annual leave of 21 days.
Notice of Termination must be served at least three months ahead by either party.
Application: Please send in your application with full CV and three references to SGSearch@amic.org.sg.

Additional information on AMIC and its activities may be found at: www.amic.org.sg

Closing Date: 15 May 2012


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I reproduce the following appeal from Prof Dr Maria Mercedes F. Robles:

8 March 2012
Dear AMIC Members and Friends:

Greetings from AMIC!

On behalf of the Board and Members, I thank Dr. Sundeep Muppidi for his two-year stint as Secretary-General of AMIC. His leave from the University of Hartford, Connecticut, USA, has ended. We are grateful for his service, which resulted in many positive developments in our organisation. He continues to help with some projects and will undoubtedly be an active AMIC member and supporter.

In view of the return of Dr. Muppidi to his home University, we have embarked on a search for a new Secretary General. The incoming SG will begin his/her term at an auspicious time as AMIC celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year.

I have agreed to serve as Acting Secretary General in the interim period. I have been on the Board of Directors since 2007 and since 2009, its Deputy Chair.

The advertisement for the job is appended below. Should you consider yourself suitable for the position, do consider applying for the job. We shall also be very grateful if you would help us spread the word around and pass on this ad to suitable candidates.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 15 May 2012. Your help is most appreciated.

Warm thanks and regards.

Yours sincerely,

Maria Mercedes F. Robles
Acting Secretary General

M.Sc. (Science and Technology Communication) Anna University admission notice

Prof Dr. I. Arul Aram has sent in the following announcement:

Anna University, Chennai, offers the two-year programme M.Sc. (Science and Technology Communication) through its Department of Media Sciences. Application forms can be downloaded from the university website: http://www.annauniv.edu/msc2year/ . The last date for downloading the application form from the website is March 16, 2012.

What is Science Communication?
Communication forms the core of several fields of activity. Science Communication is an interface between science and communication. It builds bridges and dialogues in societies on the issues of science. It plays a vital role in throwing light on the inventions of scientists to the common people. Science and technology organizations – be it research laboratories or corporate companies – need expertise in getting across their findings / technical information in the form of reports, video documentation, articles, press releases, etc. A good number of outsourced jobs such as technical editing and corporate e-learning involve communicating in simple English.

Facilities
The Department of Media Sciences has excellent multimedia laboratory facilities, and audio and video studios with the latest technology to offer hands-on training to students. The multimedia laboratory is equipped with the latest versions of 2D and 3D software.

Placement opportunities
Job opportunities include journalism, corporate communication, e-learning, and technical writing. The students are also employed as public relations personnel, event managers, animators for films, and a host of other jobs. Three batches have already passed out and the placement is cent percent with salaries ranging from Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 35,000 a month.

The total intake is 20 students. Eligibility for the degree programme is any bachelor degree holder with Physics and Chemistry at the Plus Two level. Sponsored candidates may also apply.

For further details, you may contact the following faculty members.
· Dr. I. Arul Aram – 09789072466
· Ms. V.R. Revathy – 09840993560
· Ms. K. Sunitha – 09994237111

AICTE approved doctoral level programme at MICA

Mr Himanshu Dandotiya has  posted the following that may be of interest to Communication Teachers/Scholars

MICA invites applications for the third batch of 'Fellow Programme in Management - Communications (FPM-C)'.

The Fellow Programme at MICA is an AICTE approved doctoral level programme. It aims at producing exemplary communication scholars who will be able to meet international norms of research and education in communication.

Last date for applying: March 16, 2012. For more information, please visit:http://www.mica.ac.in/home/learn-with-us/academic-programmes/fellow-programme-in-management.

I’ll appreciate if you could please forward this information to the postgraduate media/communication students interested in pursuing doctoral studies.

Thanks and warm regards

Himanshu

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Sincerely

Himanshu Dandotiya, M. Phil.

Programme Officer

Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA)

Shela, Ahmedabad - 380058

Ph: +91 2717 308250 (Ext. 119)

Mo: +91 95588 08618