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Senior Sales and Marketing Associate – India

Organization Name: Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India)

Company Profile: 
Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) is a leading clean energy communications and consulting firm recognized worldwide for its expertise in renewable energy. Mercom is widely recognized for its leadership and influence in helping shape India’s rapidly growing clean energy markets.

Mercom India is located in Bangalore and providesresearch, news, and communications services for clean energy organizations in the Indian market.

Mercom India Research is a leading research and consulting firm at the forefront of India’s clean energy transformation delivering timely, relevant market intelligence reports and advisory for India’s energy markets. Our research gives companies and organizations the tools and know-how to make sound decisions, stay ahead of the market, and identify new opportunities.

Mercom India News delivers the latest energy business news and market analysis on its MercomIndia.com platform to educate, inform, and connect stakeholders in India’s energy market. Mercom’s coverage extends across all aspects of the new energy market, with a special focus on solar, utilities, grid, and energy transformation. Mercom’s news platform is supported by a network of journalists and backed by Mercom India’s research division.

Mercom India Events powered by Mercom Research, our must-attend industry events set the tone for policy making and provide crucial information needed to make critical business decisions. The event platform, including virtual webinars, provides various branding opportunities with maximum brand visibility and reach.

Job Description / Responsibilities

We are looking for a Senior Sales and Marketing Associate to join our Sales team. This position will be responsible for sales and marketing of our services including, research reports and subscription sales, news website and magazine advertising, and sponsorship sales for events and webinars. The candidate will serve as the primary contact responsible for new client acquisition and retaining existing clients. The right candidate should have the ability to develop marketing presentation materials, sales proposals, make sales calls constantly, use social media for marketing, manage advertisement calendars, create advertising materials as needed, and perform other general marketing tasks as necessary.

We are looking for a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented candidate, a self-starter, a problem solver who has a positive attitude, and a team player who will care about the brands we are creating. We want someone passionate about sales with a history of “closing the sale” and who wants to push things forward every day in a positive way. The candidate should also be passionate about clean energy and the environment.

Please go through our website – mercomindia.com. If this sounds like a good opportunity and you want to be part of a growing organization, please email us telling us why you would be a great candidate and include your resume.

Desired profile of the candidate

  • Developing and implementing marketing campaigns
  • Create marketing plans and drive sales and marketing strategies
  • Come up with new revenue channels and product ideas
  • Driving sales initiatives across advertisement, research, and events through subscriptions and sponsorships; including the generation and conversion of leads
  • Creating new business by identifying profitable opportunities.
  • Email marketing experience
  • Must have experience developing marketing collateral using Adobe InDesign
  • Experience developing marketing presentations
  • Knowledge of basic HTML and WordPress
  • Must be well versed in professional email communications
  • Must be ready to make as many calls as needed in a day professionally for sales and relationship building
  • Must have excellent English speaking, writing, and editing skills
  • Ensure clients derive maximum value from our services
  • Travel and visit clients as needed to close the deals
  • Prepare implementation plans and lead client on-boarding; present content strategy and annual plan
  • Identify new opportunities from within existing accounts, partnering with the Business Development team to aid in increasing revenue
  • Manage multiple accounts; develop positive working relationships with all customer touchpoints
  • Drive reporting, client retention, renewals, upsells, and client satisfaction
  • Knowledge of corporate events, partnership opportunities, and various sponsorship sales
  • Collaborate with various media and Industry associations to drive maximum registrations for the events

Requirements

  • Dynamic personality able to effectively engage and influence a variety of audiences at all levels of a business
  • Confident communication (written and oral) skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all levels of internal and external organizations
  • A focus on relationships, able to gain trust through communication, expectation setting, and completion of planned deliverables
  • Business acumen, sound decision making, analytical and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment; a consultative approach to managing complex client relationships
  • Knowledge of key concepts including phases, plans, deliverables, scope, and tasks
  • Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, balancing client deliverables on multiple projects as well as internal obligations
  • Passion about business – always thinking of ways to improve and grow clients
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Working knowledge and experience with contracts and contract negotiations
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and remain motivated
  • Working knowledge of computers, CRM software, and Microsoft office suite of services

Please do not apply if you cannot provide a writing sample showing your English writing proficiency

Min. Exp.: 4 years

Max. Exp.: 10 years

Compensation range: Based on experience and abilities

Location of posting: Bengaluru

Candidate’s Location: Bengaluru

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Research Analyst – Report Writer

Organization Name: Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India)

Company Profile:

Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) is a subsidiary of U.S.-based Mercom Capital Group, leading clean energy communication and research firm recognized worldwide for its expertise in renewable energy.

Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) is located in Bangalore and provides research, news, and communications services for clean energy organizations in the Indian market.

Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) is a leading research and consulting firm at the forefront of India’s clean energy transformation delivering timely, relevant market intelligence and advisory for India’s energy markets. Our research gives companies and organizations the tools and know-how to make sound decisions, stay ahead of the market, and identify new opportunities.

For more information about Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India), visithttp://www.mercomindia.com.

Qualification: BE, BBA, MBA, MA in Economics

Required Skill Set
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, InDesign a plus, advanced excel, excel modeling

Relevant Industry: Solar, Renewable Energy, Energy, Power

Job Description / Responsibilities

  • Employee must work full time from our offices in Bangalore
  • Should be fluent in English
  • Should have excellent writing skills in English
  • This position is responsible for end-to-end report development, including interaction with end users to gather requirements, understand report objectives, design and develop reports, and deliver reports
  • Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and localized news to create research reports on the energy industry (market forces, messaging, regulations, etc.)
  • Building custom reports
  • Must have extensive report writing experience
  • Must have experience in the energy/renewable energy sectors
  • Need to be proficient in advanced excel – modeling, pivot tables, data analysis, etc.
  • Will perform primary research with industry participants and government officials on a daily basis
  • As a primary job responsibility, will need to write and execute research reports periodically with minimum assistance
  • Generate weekly and quarterly research reports
  • Collect primary data and write and execute custom research reports based on specific topics
  • Consult and advise clients on market conditions and other topics as needed
  • Attend conferences as needed to gather market intelligence
  • Perform analyst briefings and interviews in person and over the phone
  • Should have experience leading projects and teams
  • Must be able to manage research teams, set agendas, and deliver reports on a deadline
  • Will be accountable to senior management

Desired Profile of the candidate

  • Passion for clean energy and technologies
  • A go-getter who can execute reports independently
  • Ability to grasp new technology concepts
  • Must be extremely good with numbers
  • A team player who can work harmoniously with others
  • Punctual and professional
  • Hardworking and honest in performing any duties assigned
  • Ability to work late as needed to meet deadlines
  • The candidate should have a strong desire to learn and grow with the company
  • To be considered, a candidate MUST provide samples of research reports you have written
  • Must be able to send a writing test based on a topic assigned
  • Please do not apply if you cannot comply with our requirements

Min. Exp.: 3 year

Max. Exp.: 7 year

Compensation range: As per Industry Standards

Location of posting: Bengaluru

Candidate’s Location: Bengaluru

Number of Vacancies – 1

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Editor

Organization Name: Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India)

Company Profile: 

Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) is a clean energy communications, news, and research firm in India. We are a subsidiary of US-based Mercom Capital Group, leading clean energy communication and consulting firm recognized worldwide for its expertise in renewable energy.

MercomIndia.com is a news portal covering clean energy news and activity in India.

Located in Bangalore, Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) has been providing communications services across the country for clean energy organizations since early 2009.

Qualification: Degree in Journalism or Similar

Relevant Industry: Journalism

Job Description / Responsibilities

Mercom India is looking for News editors with experience in news publications (digital and print) to join its growing team. Our publications need an editor to help us ensure that content is readable, accurate, and ready for publication, completing tasks such as fact-checking, writing headlines, editing for grammar, spelling, and following a style guide.

We are looking for an Editor that wants to be part of a dynamic online and print news organization focused on renewable and clean technologies in India, and who is excited to be part of the solution and change in India’s energy and environmental future.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the energy and business sector in India and will be able to analyze data, news, and trends required to develop original content. The candidate will ensure that articles, reports and other materials are free of errors, easy to read, and conform to the publication’s style. The candidate must have a passion for writing, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to work well under pressure.

The  Candidate will be responsible for:

  • Reports and edits of news coverage and long-form stories quickly
  • Monitor news sources and industry activity to identify original stories and content
  • Select and assign news stories to reporters based on Mercom guidelines
  • Manage Mercom India’s website news pages
  • Ensure best practices for web publishing per Mercom guidelines when working with reporters
  • Manage the editing process by fixing any grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors and ensure names, places and organizations are spelled properly and facts, dates and statistics are accurate and adhere to Associated Press (AP) style guide.
  • Must be familiar with the U.S. English editing and writing.
  • Proof, edit, and rewrite for clarity, and format executive-level documents and market research reports for clients
  • Must liason with Mercom’s research team and enhance news stories by connecting them to Mercom data, reports, charts, and graphs
  • Edit, copy to improve clarity and ensure content has the appropriate tone and word choice for the target audience
  • Verify abbreviated terms and jargon, data sources, and URLs using standard reference resources
  • Provide feedback and guidance to writers
  • Ability to line-edit stories and develop story ideas with reporters
  • Ability to write web-friendly headlines
  • Ability to leverage multimedia content to enhance stories and user experience, clarifying details with reporters when necessary.
  • Copy Editors are also expected to write complete news articles during downtime.
  • Must have experience using social media to find and promote stories
  • Must be familiar with content management systems, photo editing software and web analytics tools
  • Must posess excellent written English, good spelling and grammar
  • Should be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and have the ability to maintain a high quality of work while meeting tight deadlines
  • Must be prepared to work long hours when needed
  • Must posess strong ethical values and social conduct
  • Must be an excellent fact checker and should have the ability to verify data
  • Must be proactive and able to work independently
  • Must be organized, able to meet deadlines and multi-task while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and quality
  • Must be creative, flexible, and willing to do what it takes to deliver a finished product
  • Salary is commensurate with experience. Please submit resume
  • This position is based in Bangalore

Min. Exp.: 2 year

Max. Exp.: 5 year

Compensation range: As per Industry Standards

Location of posting: Bengaluru

Candidate’s Location: Bengaluru

Number of Vacancies – 1

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Event Coordinator

Organization Name: Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India)

Company Profile: Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) is located in Bangalore and is a subsidiary of U.S.-based Mercom Capital Group. Mercom Communications India provides research, news, and communications services for clean energy organizations in the Indian market.

Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) is located in Bangalore and provides research, news, and communications services for clean energy organizations in the Indian market.

Job Description / Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for planning, execution and marketing of Mercom events (virtual events, webinars, and physical conferences) from start to finish. Mercom will host virtual conferences and physical conferences.

We are looking for a candidate that is motivated, organized and detail-oriented, is a self-starter, problem solver and has a positive attitude, and someone who is a team player that will care about the brands we are creating.

Please go through our website –https://mercomindia.com. If this sounds like a good opportunity and you want to be part of a growing organization, please email us telling us why you would be a great candidate and include your resume.

Desired Profile of the candidate

  • Plan events from start to finish according to requirements, target audience, and objectives
  • Develop a strategy to enhance the event’s success
  • Work with our sales team to secure event sponsorships
  • Prepare and meet budgets
  • Assist in developing conference sessions
  • Secure speakers and presenters for the conference sessions
  • Handle all the logistics of speakers and presenters
  • Correspond with presenters from invitation, securing speakers and ensuring they are present on time on the day of the event
  • Coordinate awards and presentations
  • Source and negotiate with venues, vendors, and suppliers
  • Oversee branding and design of the event collateral
  • Assist in procuring event management software, booking venues, hotels, food, and beverages, etc.
  • Coordinate all operations of the event on a day-to-day basis
  • Implement event pricing strategy, including early-bird pricing, VIP pricing, group discounts, etc.
  • Arrange ticketing for events and monitor ticket sales/registrations
  • Lead all marketing activities for events, including print, digital marketing, advertising, contests, giveaways, etc.
  • Organize training/demo sessions with speakers to get familiar with software
  • Market and organize webinars from beginning to end
  • Ensure event is completed smoothly and step in to resolve any problems that might occur
  • Analyze the event’s success and prepare reports including attendee survey
  • Lead advertising, sponsorship, and partnership activity
  • Secure government speakers and presenters for events and ensure they are handled until the end

Qualifications: 

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Must be extremely proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, GoTo Meeting, WebEx
  • Experience in developing and implementing marketing campaigns
  • Experience in driving sales initiatives, including the generation and conversion of leads
  • Email marketing experience, preferably with Mailchimp
  • Must have experience developing marketing collateral and presentations
  • Knowledge of basic HTML and WordPress
  • Must have sound English speaking, writing and editing skills – please do not apply is you cannot provide a writing sample showing your English writing proficiency
  • Must have experience in managing virtual events & physical conferences

Min. Exp.: 3 year

Max. Exp.: 6 year

Compensation range: As per Industry Standards

Location of posting: Bengaluru

Candidate’s Location: Bengaluru

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Reporter

Organization Name:Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India)

Company Profile:

Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) is a clean energy communications firm and research firm in India. We are a subsidiary of US-based Mercom Capital Group, leading clean energy communication and consulting firm recognized worldwide for its expertise in renewable energy.

mercomIndia.com is a news portal covering clean energy news and happenings in India.

Located in Bangalore, Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) has been providing communications services across the country for clean energy organizations since early 2009.

Qualification: Degree in Journalism, Writing

Relevant Industry: Journalism

Job Description / Responsibilities
Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) is a well-known, respected research and communications firm focused on delivering critical information on renewable energy. With growing environmental issues and air pollution concerns, India is shifting from dirty fossils to new and clean energy technologies. We are looking for a reporter that wants to be part of a dynamic online news portal (mercomindia.com) focused on renewable and clean technologies in India who is excited to be part of the solution and change India’s energy and environmental future. The ideal candidate will be expected to write, edit and proofread articles, blog posts, and press releases on renewable energy topics and market trends. We are looking to create the best resource for renewable energy news in India.

The ideal candidate will have experience covering energy or business stories in India and will be able to analyze data, news, and trends, and develop original content. The candidate will report on the news on tight deadlines. The job will involve working with colleagues across India and abroad to ensure comprehensive coverage of the market.

Desired Profile of the candidate

The candidate will be responsible for breaking news, covering important stories about companies of all sizes, government policies, and technologies, contributing multiple stories a week, all written with the right tone. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-2 years of news writing experience and is excited to be part of the new and dynamic sector that is India’s renewable energy growth story.

  • Write and publish multiple articles on a daily basis, ranging from quick to covering the latest on a breaking news event with photos
  • Write daily and long-term stories, including reported pieces and detailed analysis for the news website and our weekly newsletter/reports
  • Develop fresh angles and offer new insights for readers. Report news on tight deadlines, which includes making calls, asking tough questions, and aggressively pursuing a story when needed
  • Call on various government agencies to get the appropriate information and news
  • Stay on top of and follow up on current events coming out of the clean energy sector
  • Must be able to develop sources/relationships to call on for quotes and information
  • This position is based in Bangalore
  • Must have superior writing and editing skills coupled with the demonstrated ability to present information concisely and clearly at an appropriate level of sophistication
  • Must have strong interview skills, with an ability to extract relevant information about technical and complex topics and turn it into easy-to-understand written content
  • Must be able to analyze data, news, and trends, and write concise articles that are compelling and easy to understand
  • Must be able to monitor and identify news on a daily basis and break news as often as possible
  • Must be internet savvy and have the ability to carry out qualitative online research
  • Experience in writing financial, technical articles, in American-style English writing a plus
  • Journalistic and reporting background necessary
  • Knowledge and familiarity with online publishing tools, WordPress, and HTML a plus
  • The candidate should have an eagerness to learn and adapt to new situations and different environments
  • Must be able to travel occasionally anywhere in India
  • Should be a voracious reader of business news and current events
  • Must be strong in ethical values and social conduct
  • Must be an excellent fact checker and should have the ability to verify all the news items from various sources
  • Must be proactive and able to work independently
  • Must be organized, able to meet deadlines, and juggle various tasks while at the same time maintaining a high level of attention to detail and sustaining the overall quality
  • Must be creative, flexible, and willing to do what it takes to deliver a finished product
  • Salary is commensurate with experience. Please submit a resume with at least three to five stories

Min. Exp.: 2 year

Max. Exp.: 5 year

Compensation range: As per Industry Standards

Location of posting: Bengaluru

Candidate’s Location: Bengaluru

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Research Associate

Organization Name: Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India)

Company Profile:

Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) is a subsidiary of U.S.-based Mercom Capital Group, leading clean energy communication and consulting firm recognized worldwide for its expertise in renewable energy. Mercom is widely recognized for its leadership and influence in helping shape India’s rapidly growing clean energy markets.

Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) is located in Bangalore and provides research, news, and communications services for clean energy organizations in the Indian market.

Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) is a leading research and consulting firm at the forefront of India’s clean energy transformation delivering timely, relevant market intelligence and advisory for India’s energy markets. Our research gives companies and organizations the tools and know-how to make sound decisions, stay ahead of the market, and identify new opportunities. Mercom India Communications has been delivering integrated marketing and communication programs for companies working in the Indian clean energy market. Our results have helped companies raise their leadership profile with leading media across India and globally. Our communications team is supported by talented writers and research analysts that know the industry, which enables us to develop thoughtful relevant content on behalf of our clients.

For more information about Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India), visit:http://www.mercomindia.com.

Qualification: BE, BBA, MBA, MA in Economics

Required Skill Set
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, InDesign a plus, advanced excel, online research

Relevant Industry: Solar, Renewable Energy, Energy

Job Description / Responsibilities

  • The employee must work full time from our offices
  • Should be fluent in English
  • Should have good writing skills in English
  • Will need to collect, input and analyze data in excel
  • Need to be proficient in excel chart-making
  • A key part of the job is to perform primary research by calling and talking to industry participants and government officers daily
  • Researching the web for relevant information and secondary research
  • Generate weekly and quarterly research reports
  • Monitor current industry news and developments
  • Create custom research reports
  • Collect and input and maintain industry data

Desired Profile of the candidate

  • Passion for clean energy which is one of the most dynamic and promising sectors in India and around the world
  • Quick and enthusiastic learner
  • Ability to grasp new technology concepts
  • Must be good with numbers
  • A team member who can work harmoniously with others
  • Punctual
  • Hardworking and honest in performing any duties assigned
  • Ability to work late as needed to meet deadlines
  • The candidate should have a strong desire to grow and learn
  • Preference is given to those who provide samples of research reports you have done

Min. Exp.: 2 year

Max. Exp.: 4 year

Compensation range: As per Industry Standards

Location of posting: Bengaluru

Candidate’s Location: Bengaluru

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Senior Research Analyst

Organization Name: Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India)

Company Profile:

Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) is a subsidiary of U.S.-based Mercom Capital Group, leading clean energy communication and research firm recognized worldwide for its expertise in renewable energy.

Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) is located in Bangalore and provides research, news, and communications services for clean energy organizations in the Indian market.

Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) is a leading research and consulting firm at the forefront of India’s clean energy transformation delivering timely, relevant market intelligence and advisory for India’s energy markets. Our research gives companies and organizations the tools and know-how to make sound decisions, stay ahead of the market, and identify new opportunities.

For more information about Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India), visithttp://www.mercomindia.com.

Qualification: BE, BBA, MBA, MA in Economics

Required Skill Set
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, InDesign a plus, advanced excel, excel modeling

Relevant Industry: Solar, Renewable Energy, Energy, Power

Job Description / Responsibilities

  • The employee must work full time from our offices in Bangalore
  • Should be fluent in English
  • Should have excellent writing skills in English
  • Must have extensive report writing experience
  • Must have experience in the energy/renewable energy sectors
  • Need to be proficient in advanced excel – modeling, pivot tables, data analysis, etc.
  • Will perform primary research with industry participants and government officials on a daily basis
  • As a primary job responsibility will need to write and execute research reports periodically with minimum assistance
  • Generate weekly and quarterly research reports
  • Collect primary data and write and execute custom research reports based on specific topics
  • Consult and advise clients on market conditions and other topics as needed
  • Attend conferences as needed to gather market intelligence
  • Perform analyst briefings and interviews in person and over the phone
  • Should have experience leading projects and teams
  • Must be able to manage research teams, set agendas, and deliver reports on a deadline
  • Will be accountable to senior management

Desired Profile of the candidate

  • Passion for clean energy and technologies
  • A go-getter who can execute reports independently
  • Ability to grasp new technology concepts
  • Must be extremely good with numbers
  • A team player who can work harmoniously with others
  • Punctual and professional
  • Hardworking and honest in performing any duties assigned
  • Ability to work late as needed to meet deadlines
  • The candidate should have a strong desire to learn and grow with the company
  • To be considered, a candidate MUST provide samples of research reports you have written
  • Must be able to send a writing test based on a topic assigned
  • Please do not apply if you cannot comply with our requirements

Min. Exp.: 3 year

Max. Exp.: 7 year

Compensation range: As per Industry Standards

Location of posting: Bengaluru

Candidate’s Location: Bengaluru

Number of Vacancies – 1

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Web and Magazine Editor

Organization Name: Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India)

Company Profile: 

Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) is a clean energy communications and research firm in India. We are a subsidiary of US-based Mercom Capital Group, leading clean energy communication and consulting firm recognized worldwide for its expertise in renewable energy.

mercomIndia.com is a news portal covering clean energy news and activity in India.

Located in Bangalore, Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) has been providing communications services across the country for clean energy organizations since early 2009.

Qualification: Degree in Journalism, Writing

Required Skill Set
(In case of IT requirements)

Relevant Industry: Journalism

Job Description / Responsibilities

Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) is looking for News editors with experience in news publications (digital and print) to join its growing team. Our publications need an editor to help us ensure that content is readable, accurate and ready for publication, completing tasks such as fact-checking, writing headlines, editing for grammar, spelling, and following a style guide.

We are looking for an Editor that wants to be part of a dynamic online and print news organization focused on renewable and clean technologies in India, and who is excited to be part of the solution and change in India’s energy and environmental future.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the energy and business sector in India and will be able to analyze data, news, and trends required to develop original content. The candidate will ensure that articles, reports and other materials are free of errors, easy to read and conform to the publication’s style. The candidate must have a passion for writing, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to work well under pressure.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of editing experience and is excited to be part of the new and dynamic sector that is India’s renewable energy growth story. The candidate will be responsible for:

    • Assigning and editing stories based on the interest of Mercom India’s research, market intelligence, and online audience
    • Manage Mercom India’s homepage
    • Oversee breaking news coverage
    • Use web analytics to monitor reader engagement
    • Ensure best practices for web publishing per Mercom guidelines when working with reporters
    • Manage the editing process by fixing any grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. Double-check that names, places and organizations are spelled properly and facts, dates and statistics are accurate and adhere to Associated Press (AP) style guide.
    • Write headlines and subheads for articles and for print publication, create page layouts that consist of article placement, photographs, and advertisements.

Desired Profile of the candidate

  • Experience working in an online news environment
  • Superior editorial judgment
  • Ability to line-edit stories and develop story ideas with reporters
  • Skilled in publishing stories that are impactful and compelling online
  • Proven ability to write web-friendly headlines
  • Ability to leverage multimedia content to enhance stories and user experience, clarifying details with reporters when necessary.
  • Writing or adjusting headlines for each article or writing introductory paragraphs to ensure stories are written in Mercom’s style and requirements
  • Editors are also expected to write complete news articles during downtime.
  • Must have experience using social media to find and promote stories
  • Familiarity with content management systems, photo editing software and web analytics tools preferred
  • Excellent written English, including good spelling and grammar
  • Must have an eye for detail and be very accurate in following writing guidelines
  • Be able to make decisions, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and have the ability to maintain a high quality of work while meeting tight deadlines
  • Be prepared to work long hours as required.
  • The candidate should have an eagerness to learn and adapt to new situations and different environments
  • Must be able to travel occasionally anywhere in India
  • Must be strong in ethical values and social conduct
  • Must be an excellent fact checker and should have the ability to verify all the news items from various sources
  • Must be proactive and able to work independently
  • Must be organized, able to meet deadlines and juggle various tasks, while at the same time maintaining a high level of attention to detail and sustain overall quality
  • Must be creative, flexible and willing to do what it takes to deliver a finished product
  • Salary is commensurate with experience. Please submit resume

Min. Exp.: 2 year

Max. Exp.: 5 year

Compensation range: As per Industry Standards

Location of posting: Bengaluru

Candidate’s Location: Bengaluru

Number of Vacancies–1

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Full Stack Web Designer/Developer

Organization Name: Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India)

Company Profile: 

Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) is a clean energy communications firm and research firm in India. We are a subsidiary of US-based Mercom Capital Group, leading clean energy communication and consulting firm recognized worldwide for its expertise in renewable energy.

mercomIndia.com is a news portal covering clean energy news and happenings in India.

Located in Bangalore, Mercom India (formerly Mercom Communications India) has been providing communications services across the country for clean energy organizations since early 2009.

Qualification: Desired: Bachelor’s degree in Computers/ IT

Required Skill Set
(In case of IT requirements)1 to 3 years of experience with Sanity, NEXT JS, ReactJS, Google Ad Manager, WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, PHP, and MySQL.

Relevant Industry: Not applicable

Job Description / Responsibilities

  • Provide expertise with Sanity, NEXT JS, ReactJS, Google Ad Manager, WordPress, HTML, CSS, MySQL, JavaScript, JQuery, PHP, and WooCommerce.
  • Develop, deploy, and maintain our main WordPress websites.
  • Constantly improve and build new add-ons to attract readers.
  • Write clean, maintainable code and adhere to best practices.
  • Attend daily project meetings and calls as required.
  • Ability to ramp up quickly.
  • Enjoy working in a highly collaborative environment as an individual contributor.

Desired Profile of the candidate

  • Experience with PHP Web Frameworks.
  • Experience with responsive design/development.
  • Must be familiar working with WordPress themes and plugins.
  • Experience with building databases
  • Social media integration.
  • Proficient in search engine optimization
  • Email marketing integration
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • The candidate should have an eagerness to learn and adapt to new situations and different environments
  • Must be able to travel occasionally anywhere in India
  • Should be a voracious reader of business news and current events
  • Must be strong in ethical values and social conduct
  • A passion for learning new things and technologies is a must
  • Experience in implementing and managing SEO (Search Engine Optimization) helpful.
  • Would consider either Part-time or Full-time

Min. Exp.: 2 year

Max. Exp.: 5

Compensation range: As per Industry Standards

Location of posting: Bengaluru

Candidate’s Location: Bengaluru

Number of Vacancies - 1

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