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Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and has been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open up our content to the CC0 license. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. All the stories on the platform can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

Job Description:

Today, Pratham Books creates books suited to both print and digital mediums in multiple languages. We are looking for an Associate Art Director to help us create visually appealing picture books with a strong understanding of how each of these mediums work.

As an Associate Art Director, you will be responsible for the design and production of books created for both print and digital mediums. As most of our titles are migrated to StoryWeaver, we are looking for someone who is tech-savvy and eager to find ways of minimising loss between print and digital book design. This will require you to work closely with our editorial team and external content creators we collaborate with (illustrators, consultant art directors). The candidate needs to have excellent graphic design skills and experience in print production.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with freelance illustrators and consultant art directors to create visually-appealing books keeping in mind print and digital requirements.
Ensure that books are completed within the required timelines for print and digital mediums.
Art direct 10 books a year by working directly with illustrators.
Find innovative ways of reducing losses when a book is adapted from print to digital, or vice versa.
Ensure the highest quality of print books.
Work closely with the editorial team to create stories with rich, diverse and nuanced visual narratives.
Bring in the expertise of typography, keeping in mind multilingual content.

Required skills:

At least 4 years of experience in Graphic Design.
Strong understanding of print production and typography.
Strong communication skills.
Expertise in Photoshop and InDesign.
Ability to multitask.
Be a team player.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

An interest in illustration and book publishing.
Knowledge of children’s books.

Location: This is a full-time position based out of either Bangalore or Delhi.

*We would ideally, however, prefer that the candidate be based in Delhi with the rest of the team.

Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with experience. We are looking for a passionate individual who wants to be part of a team that is creating a new model in multilingual publishing to address the scarcity of books for children in need.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Associate Art Director’ in the subject line to [email protected].

About us:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful storybooks and has been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts books in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of storybooks in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The books can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

Our Programmes:

StoryWeaver has created the following educator-focused digital interventions:

Reading Programme – RP offers 144 beautifully illustrated multilingual age-appropriate storybooks that provide a rich reading experience to all children.

Foundational Literacy Programme- The FLP programme consists of 90 storybooks in Hindi and Marathi across six reading levels for Grades 1 to 3.

STEM Literacy Programme- Pratham Books’ StoryWeaver has created a comprehensive STEM literacy programme for Grades 1 to 5 in five languages.

We are looking for an Associate Partnerships Manager for Maharashtra to join our Partnerships Team.

Scope of Work/ Duties:

As Associate Partnerships Manager – Maharashtra, your core responsibilities with Pratham Books’ StoryWeaver will include the following:

Partnerships & Project Management

Partnerships building with State Education Departments, Ed Tech Companies, NGOs and CBOs in the state of Chhattisgarh, in addition to other states.
Identifying and bringing on board new Marathi language partners for the STEM, FLP and Reading Programmes.
Identify partnerships for platform (content and features) adoption at scale.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all operational questions about the project internally and externally.
Create and maintain detailed timelines/work plans for all project deliverables and key milestones.
Deliver project status updates to the internal team and stakeholders.
Support in preparing project launch, and weekly check-ins to identify and capture recommendations for future execution.
Prepare monthly project reports, an end project report on best practices, challenges, case stories etc.

Capacity Building

Facilitate the planning of capacity building/training of various stakeholders in the programme.
Support organising and completion of capacity building for stakeholders.
Support the team to prepare lesson plans and editable collateral.

Impact Documentation and Monitoring & Evaluation

Support in implementing the monitoring and evaluation of the projects operating within the Reading Programme, FLP and STEM programmes, developing and maintaining the MIS of the project/s.
Support the research agency to complete the baseline and endline evaluations and provide them with necessary support from the district functionaries.
Submit monthly reports on the programme implementation, reflecting achievements made, challenges and solutions for donor agency, and other key stakeholders.
Documenting project successes and learnings in the form of case studies, video stories and short films.

Eligibility:

Post Graduate degree in Social Work/Sociology/Education/Management or any other relevant discipline.
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience working with Government Education Departments.
Dynamic person with good communication skills and zeal to learn.
Should be fluent in writing and reading in English and Marathi.
Should be able to work on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Should be able to write reports and minutes of meetings.
Should be willing to travel within Maharashtra as the job requires extensive travel within the state.

Reporting:

The Associate Partnerships Manager, Maharashtra will report directly to the Senior Manager – Partnerships.

Duration of the engagement:

1 year (starting from September 20th, 2022).

Location: Pune

Compensation: The compensation offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experiences of the candidate.

How to Apply: Interested candidates can email their detailed CV by the 16th of September, 2022 to [email protected]. In the subject line, candidates must specify ‘Associate Partnerships Manager, Maharashtra’.

*Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be notified by us.

About Pratham Books:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and has been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital and launching StoryWeaver. StoryWeaver (www.storyweaver.org.in) aims at enabling book security at scale, by pioneering a new, inclusive approach to book creation and distribution. StoryWeaver provides open access to multilingual storybooks that can be read online, offline or downloaded and printed for non-digital environments. Easy-to-use tools enable further translation & versioning, so that the books can be customised for local requirements. In just five years, StoryWeaver has grown from providing 800 storybooks in 24 languages to 34,000 books in 296 languages.

StoryWeaver is being recognised as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Very early on, StoryWeaver was featured in the World Bank’s report on 20 innovative EdTech projects from around the world, and more recently was the recipient of the prestigious Library of Congress Literacy Award 2017 International Prize.

About the Project:

Develop a mother tongue-based reading programme in Ma Bari centres run by the Tribal Area Development Department in Rajasthan.
Vocabulary development in Vagadi via storybooks.
Provide foundational reading material in the form of Hindi storybooks.
Building capacities of TAD teachers and Coordinators to run the libraries on their own.
To provide supplementary support to tribal children to continue learning post the Covid-19 pandemic.

About the Job:

Below are listed the key tasks for the position of Consultant- Assistant Project Coordinator, Rajasthan at Pratham Books –

Ensure the optimal usage of storybooks and smooth functioning of the library intervention in all the three districts i.e., Dungarpur, Udaipur and Banswara in Rajasthan through monitoring visits and data collection.
Conduct regular monitoring visits to Ma Bari centres to ensure that the reading programme is functional.
Provide in-depth support and monitoring to select Ma Bari centres across three districts.
Supporting in conducting capacity-building workshops of teachers from both languages on effective use of libraries.
Supporting in capacity building of TAD (Tribal Area Department) Supervisors on monitoring and evaluation of this reading project through children/teacher recipients of book packs/library.
Assisting in capturing successful use cases towards the end of this project as a report.
Writing training reports and minutes as needed.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

Should be a graduate in Social Work or Sociology or any other relevant discipline.
Should have a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
Should be fluent in English and Hindi.
Should be able to work on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Should be able to write reports and minutes of meetings.
Should be willing to travel to all the field locations of the project in Rajasthan.
The selected candidate would be required to be stationed at district Dungarpur.

Compensation:

The compensation offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experiences of the candidate.

Appointment:

This is a project-based position. The person will be appointed for the project duration of three months. It may be further increased or decreased, depending upon the candidate’s performance and the organisation’s requirement.

How to Apply:

If interested, the candidate may email their detailed CV by 20th August 2022 to [email protected]. In the subject line, the candidate must specify ‘Consultant – Assistant Project Coordinator – Rajasthan’.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be notified by us.

About Pratham Books:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and has been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital and launching StoryWeaver. StoryWeaver (www.storyweaver.org.in) aims at enabling book security at scale, by pioneering a new, inclusive approach to book creation and distribution. StoryWeaver provides open access to multilingual storybooks that can be read online, offline or downloaded and printed for non-digital environments. Easy-to-use tools enable further translation & versioning, so that the books can be customised for local requirements. In just five years, StoryWeaver has grown from providing 800 storybooks in 24 languages to 34,000 books in 296 languages.

StoryWeaver is being recognised as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Very early on, StoryWeaver was featured in the World Bank’s report on 20 innovative EdTech projects from around the world, and more recently was the recipient of the prestigious Library of Congress Literacy Award 2017 International Prize.

About the Project:

Develop a mother tongue-based reading programme in Ma Bari centres run by the Tribal Area Development Department in Rajasthan.
Vocabulary development in Vagadi via storybooks.
Provide foundational reading material in the form of Hindi storybooks.
Building capacities of TAD teachers and Coordinators to run the libraries on their own.
To provide supplementary support to tribal children to continue learning post the Covid-19 pandemic.

About the Job:

Below are listed the key tasks for the position of Consultant Project Manager- Rajasthan at Pratham Books –

Execute a robust capacity-building programme for teachers and TAD supervisors to effectively use the classroom libraries and facilitate the use of home backpacks by children.
Design and implement a follow-up training programme for library mentors who will build system capacities to run libraries independently.
Ensure the distribution of Library User manuals to teachers across 150 Ma Bari centres.
Undertake documentation of case studies, impact and progress reports for the project.
Mentor and support the Assistant Project Manager to monitor the implementation of the library and reading interventions
Reading solutions for tribal children in three districts of Rajasthan i.e., Dungarpur, Udaipur and Banswara.
150 Ma Bari centres will get additional 40 books for the library for use with children and communities in these identified districts/blocks etc.
Ensure the timely execution of in-depth block level training of 150 teachers on effective use of a library and also guide the families receiving the home book backs on optimal use.
Identify and develop select Ma Bari centres as model libraries to showcase the impact of the project.
Capacity building of TAD (Tribal Area Department) supervisors on monitoring and evaluation of this reading project through children/teacher recipients of book packs/library.
Capturing successful use cases towards the end of this project as a report.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

Should be a Postgraduate in Social Work or Sociology or any other relevant discipline.
Should have a minimum of eight years of relevant work experience.
Should be fluent in English and Hindi.
Should be able to work on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Should be able to write reports and minutes of meetings.
Should be willing to travel to all the field locations of the project in Rajasthan.
The selected candidate would be required to be stationed at district Dungarpur.

Compensation:

The compensation offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experiences of the candidate.

Appointment:

This is a project-based position. The person will be appointed for the project duration of 3 months. It may be further increased or decreased, depending upon the candidate’s performance and the organisation’s requirement.

How to Apply:

If interested, the candidate may email their detailed CV by 20th August, 2022 to [email protected]. In the subject line, the candidate must specify ‘Consultant – Project Manager – Rajasthan’.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be notified by us.

About Us

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and has been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open up our content to the CC0 license. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. All the stories on the platform can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

Job Description:

Today, Pratham Books creates books suited to both print and digital mediums in multiple languages. We are looking for an Associate Art Director to help us create visually appealing picture books with a strong understanding of how each of these mediums works.

As an Associate Art Director, you will be responsible for the design and production of books created for both print and digital. As most of our titles are migrated to StoryWeaver, we are looking for someone who is tech-savvy and eager to find ways of minimising loss between print and digital book design. This will require you to work closely with our editorial team and external content creators we collaborate with (illustrators and consultant art directors). The candidate needs to have excellent graphic design skills and experience in print production.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with freelance illustrators and consultant art directors to create visually-appealing books keeping in mind print and digital requirements.

Ensure that books are completed within required timelines for both print and digital mediums.
Art direct 10 books a year by working directly with illustrators.
Find innovative ways of reducing losses when a book is adapted from print to digital, or vice versa.
Ensure the highest quality of print books.
Work closely with the editorial team to create stories with rich, diverse and nuanced visual narratives.
Bring in expertise in typography, keeping in mind multilingual content.

Required skills

At least 7 years of experience in Graphic Design
Strong understanding of print production and typography
Strong communication skills
Expertise in Photoshop, InDesign
Ability to multi-task
Be a team player

Nice to have but not mandatory:

An interest in illustration and book publishing
Knowledge of children’s books

Location: This is a full-time position based out of either Bangalore or Delhi.

*We would ideally, however, prefer that the candidate be based in Delhi with the rest of the team.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with experience. We are looking for a passionate individual who wants to be part of a team that is creating a new model in multilingual publishing to address the scarcity of books for children in need.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Associate Art Director’ in the subject line to [email protected].

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision. Today, Pratham Books creates books suited to both print and digital mediums in multiple languages.

We are looking for a Graphic Designer

We are looking for a Graphic Designer for the design and layout of children’s picture books for digital and print.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Design and layout of children’s picture books for digital and print.
Adapt the original design files (in print) and convert them into sizes and designs that are suitable for StoryWeaver – Pratham Books’ digital story platform.
Image resizing and uploading to the digital platform as per the required specifications.
Work closely with the Content team to create and adapt content for digital and print mediums.
Work closely with the Production team for the first print run of the books.

Required skills:

Minimum one to three years of experience in print and digital graphic design.
Advanced level use of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) and a grasp of the production process for both print and web.
Strong graphic designing skills and an interest in book layouts.
Ability to work quickly and accurately on design files.
Understanding of typography, composition, layout, colour, image formats and impactful design along with a keen sense of visualisation.
Meticulous attention to design detail and quality.

Preferred skills:

Interest in book publishing; familiarity with children’s book publishing is a plus.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with a link to your portfolio with ‘Graphic Designer – Language & Studio’ in the subject line to [email protected].

About us

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful storybooks and has been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, a digital platform that hosts books in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of storybooks in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The books can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

We are looking for Facilitators, Maharashtra – Language Learning Programme

Pratham Books, along with UNICEF and SCERT – Maharashtra is looking for facilitators for their Language Learning Programme (LLP). The programme includes providing children in Zilla Parishad schools with a book pack to foster foundational literacy and library kits for Zilla Parishad schools to develop a reading environment in the community in 6 Talukas-

Gadchiroli District: Aheri, Etapalli, Bhamragad; Nandurbar: Akkalkuwa, Taloda, Dhadgaon.

The Facilitator will be responsible for:

Strengthening the implementation of the Language Learning Programme (LLP).
Supporting summer reading programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

Getting familiar with the processes of the programme.
Travelling to different villages and clusters in the select Talukas (at least two per day).
Supporting teachers and staff with book packs and library kits.
Ensuring maximum reach of library kits, especially during vacations.
Monitoring usage and collection of data.
Identifying and propagating best practices.
Attending training as mandated by Pratham Books.

Requirements:

This is a limited duration internship
Preference will be given to B.Ed, D.Ed, Shikshan Mitras in the talukas.
The candidate has to be a resident of the taluka they are applying for.
Fluency in Marathi is required. Functional reading and writing skills in English will be a good add-on. Fluency in any of the regional languages spoken in the regions is desirable.

Duration of the engagement: 3 months (starting from May 5th, 2022)

No. of Positions: 09

Reporting: The candidate will be primarily reporting to the Pratham Books staff, and also to the UNICEF and SCERT representatives in the state.

Pratham Books and UNICEF: for day-to-day tasks
Block Education Officer: for updates on the progression of the project

Compensation:

The compensation will be milestone-based, paid on the basis of bi-monthly reports submitted by the candidate. The scale will be decided as per the qualifications of the applicant.

Write to us:

Interested candidates can send their resume and a cover letter to [email protected], with the email subject line ‘Pratham Books – Maharashtra Project’.

About Us:

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open up our content to the CC0 license. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. All the stories on the platform can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

We are looking for an Associate Production Manager

We are looking for a full-time Associate Production Manager to join our team in an exciting time of organisational growth and development. The role reports directly to the Head – Sales & Operations. The Associate Production Manager will play an important role in supporting, managing and executing key aspects of the entire publishing cycle.

The ideal candidate should have strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to track numerous components at various stages of the process, across internal and external teams. Prior experience working in the book publishing industry would be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

Working with off-site vendors.
Managing multiple projects at different stages of completion.
Responsible for quality, accuracy, and timeliness in delivery.
Working under the pressure of deadlines while maintaining quality throughout the entire process.
Responsible for maintaining relationships with current suppliers as well as interviewing and qualifying new vendors.
Evaluate quotes and use cost-benefit analysis to determine the best source for the job.
Communicate with their supervisor regarding production stages and project status and provide periodic updates.

Apply if you have:

A fair working knowledge and understanding of the principles of print production.
3-6 years of relevant work experience in the domain.
The ability to work in a fast-paced and flexible environment, balancing the needs of multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines.
Excellent time management, organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously with others, consider their ideas and share knowledge in order to achieve objectives.
Adaptability to change and can handle pressure and uncertainties while remaining productive.
Excellent coordination and communication skills.
Some working knowledge of illustrator, design technologies and production.
Familiarity with digital media and content management systems.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Delhi.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Associate Production Manager’ in the subject line to [email protected]

About Us:

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and has been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open up our content to the CC0 license. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. All the stories on the platform can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

We are looking for an Associate Director – Fundraising

We are looking for a full-time Associate Director – Fundraising to join our team in an exciting time of organisational growth and development. The role reports directly to the CEO and as such will be a member of the leadership team sharing collective responsibility to deliver the organisation’s strategy and vision. The Associate Director – Fundraising will provide the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills to the team below, which will enable the organisation to achieve its fundraising targets.

The ideal candidate should have substantial fundraising and management experience, a talent for building relationships and a proven track record in securing funds from different sources such as trusts, foundations, CSRs, HNIs and so on. Experience in the development of an individual donor programme including effective donor marketing will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

Objectives of the Role:

Promote awareness of the organisation’s mission and work.
Cultivate a network of dedicated donors and volunteers.
Spot new fundraising opportunities.
Plan fundraising initiatives to help the organisation meet financial goals.
Form strong relationships with external stakeholders.
Ensure major donors are satisfied and kept in the loop.
Ensure year on year sustained funding.
Develop multi-year support partnerships.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

Research individuals, corporations, and foundations that may be interested in gift-giving.
Effectively convey the organisation’s mission, vision, and programmes to potential donors.
Craft grant applications and fundraising proposals.
Strategise and successfully execute fundraising campaigns.
Organise fundraising events while overseeing teams of volunteers.
Manage a budget and track whether goals are being met.
Donor management and reporting.

Skills and Qualifications:

A minimum of 10+ years of experience in fundraising, sales or marketing experience.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to lead and motivate colleagues and volunteers.
Strong attention to detail.
A passion for research.
Adept at managing tasks, planning events, and balancing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Post Graduation in Communications, Business, Public Relations or a related field.
Certificate in Fundraising, Diploma in Fundraising or a similar qualification.
Competence in Microsoft Office Suite and Donor Management Systems.
Experience writing grant proposals, press releases, and/or fundraising letters.
Confidence in public speaking.
Legal or accounting experience is a plus.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Associate Director – Fundraising’ in the subject line to [email protected]

About Us:

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. StoryWeaver is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond under the CC 4.0 licence so every child has an endless stream of stories in their mother tongue to read and enjoy. All the stories on the platform can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

Our library crowdfunding platform, Donate-a-Book is a place for schools, teachers, librarians, and nonprofits to raise funds for a children’s library of their own.

Our analytics stack: Our data warehouse is maintained in PostgreSQL and visualised in Metabase. We use Google Analytics for our web tracking. Our tech stack is always evolving and you will help set its technical direction.

We are looking for a digital Product Analyst to join our analytics team and work closely alongside product, marketing and tech teams.

Job Description:

We are looking for a passionate individual wanting to make a difference, one who believes that technology can be a powerful enabler in creating equitable access to resources.

Key Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for product analytics for the digital efforts of Pratham Books: Storyweaver, Donate-a-Book and the Pratham Books online store. You will help in instrumenting data tracking, defining KPIs and communicating insights. You will report to the Data Analytics Manager and collaborate closely with other data analysts.

Data instrumentation: providing data tracking requirements for new features, executing data validation checks, ensuring data integrity, taking complete ownership of Google Analytics.

KPI definition: Understand traffic acquisition, product usage, identify trends and provide regular insightful reports to an internal and external audience.

Drive decision-making and new initiatives: Serve as liaison between product and technical teams to track downstream impact and shape new product features. You will also strive to bring automation to reporting and improve the product analytics stack at Pratham Books.

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in an analytics role, preferably at a startup (e.g. web analytics, product analytics, data science).
A Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a quantitative discipline.
Advanced knowledge of Google Analytics/ GA4.
Previous experience with content websites is a huge plus.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Experience working with product management and development teams.
Experience using data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g. SQL, R, Tableau, Looker).
Familiarity with data warehouse development and best practices.
Experience delivering on data projects with multiple, often senior stakeholders.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Product Analyst’ in the subject line to [email protected]

About Us:

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open up our content to the CC 4.0 licence. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. All the stories on the platform can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

We are looking for a Project Manager (Technical Implementation) for our StoryWeaver team

Pratham Books has several verticals like StoryWeaver, Pratham Books, and Donate-a-Book. The Project Manager (Technical Implementation) will manage key projects across all three verticals. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of a defined scope of work on time within budgets.

A successful candidate will work directly with external partners and internal teams at Pratham Books to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. They will coordinate with other departments and also act as a Test Manager to manage the QA team across verticals. They must have hands-on experience in testing applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
Work closely with partners to understand detailed requirements and provide clarifications as required.
Coordinate internal teams and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
Ensure that all projects are delivered on time and within the scope.
Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Report and escalate to management as needed.
Manage the relationship with the partner(s) and all stakeholders.
Perform risk management to minimise project risks.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
Use and continually develop leadership skills.
Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs.

Required skills:

Tech/B.E in Computer Science, Information Technology or MCA. Very good understanding of 3 layer architecture application(s), cloud-based architecture and software development processes.
5-8 years of work experience in the field or in a related area.
Proven work experience in project management.
Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practises and procedures.
Ability to understand the development team’s issues, review estimates and provide solutions to complete the feature development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Project Manager (Technical Implementation) StoryWeaver’ in the subject line to [email protected]

About Us

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital and launching StoryWeaver. StoryWeaver (www.storyweaver.org.in) aims at enabling book security at scale, by pioneering a new, inclusive approach to book creation and distribution. StoryWeaver provides open access to multilingual storybooks that can be read online, offline or downloaded and printed for non-digital environments. Easy-to-use tools enable further translation and versioning so that the books can be customised for local requirements. In just five years, StoryWeaver has grown from providing 800 storybooks in 24 languages to 34,000 books in 296 languages.

StoryWeaver is being recognised as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Very early on, StoryWeaver was featured in the World Bank’s report on 20 innovative EdTech projects from around the world, and more recently was the recipient of the prestigious Library of Congress Literacy Award 2017 International Prize.

We are looking for a User Experience Designer

We are looking for a passionate individual wanting to make a difference, one who believes that technology can be a powerful enabler in creating equitable access to resources. This role requires an individual contributor who can work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in a team environment and deliver the project in a timely manner within allocated resources and budgets

We’re looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who strongly believes in the power of a good user experience. You will work closely with the internal teams and other design partners. The candidate needs to be an out-of-the-box thinker and should be a strong believer and propagator of the use of open technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

UX designs for new features and enhancements on the platform.
Design for Desktop and Mobile devices keeping in mind responsive design requirements.
Requirements Gathering: requirement analysis with the internal team, user interviews/SMEs discussion for better understanding of user needs.
Translate user requirements into workflows, customer journey maps and document key use cases.
Quick prototyping that leads to consistent user experiences across the platform.
User testing and documentation: rapidly test the prototypes with key stakeholders, document the experience and iterate accordingly.
Collaborate with the tech development team and stakeholders for efficient implementation of designs.
Support the Content and Marketing and Communications team on illustrations/designs on a need basis.

Required skills

2-4 years of experience.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Knowledge of HTML and CSS.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘UX Designer’ in the subject line to [email protected]

About us:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Junior Software Tester

The Junior Software Tester is expected to work on key projects across all verticals. We are looking for a results-driven Software Tester to be responsible for designing and running tests on software usability. They will conduct tests, analyse the results, and report observations to the Quality Assurance Manager. They will also interact with associated internal team(s) within Pratham Books to understand the requirements of the product.

To be successful as a Software Tester, the candidate should have a working knowledge of software and test design, the capability to run through tests, and the ability to analyse the results. Ultimately, they should have good communication skills and up-to-date knowledge of software programming and software test design.

Key Responsibilities:

Reviewing software requirements and preparing test scenarios.
Executing tests on software usability, functionality, performance aspects under the guidance of the Quality Assurance Manager.
Analysing test results on database impacts, errors or bugs, and usability.
Preparing reports on all aspects related to the software testing carried out and reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager.
Interacting with internal Pratham Books teams to understand product requirements.
Working closely with involved TECH Partner teams with a good spirit to achieve project objectives and to meet release deadlines.
Participating in design reviews and providing inputs on requirements, product design, and potential problems.

Required skills:

1+ years of experience in testing.
A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
Up-to-date knowledge of software test design and testing methodologies.
Working knowledge of test techniques and compatibility with various software programmes.
Working knowledge of programming.
Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
Good organisational skills and a detail-oriented mindset.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Experience working with nonprofits.
BE/BTech/MSc/MCA degree in Computer Science or related disciplines will be a plus.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Junior Software Tester’ in the subject line to [email protected]

About us:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager for our StoryWeaver team

This role involves testing and support to ensure end-to-end quality assurance of the StoryWeaver platform. There will be significant opportunities for communication with business and technical teams to further develop, nurture and scale a world-class digital platform that is redefining the way reading resources can be created and distributed globally. In a two-year time frame, the project outcomes are expected to scale by 10x and this position will play an important role in helping the organisation meet this objective.

Key Responsibilities:

Work in close coordination with the functional team to articulate and document test cases thoroughly to ensure adequate coverage of requirements.
Conduct User Acceptance Testing and Live Testing on the StoryWeaver platform to identify and report bugs to the technical team.
Work closely with the technical team to track reported bugs to closure in order to regressively maintain the quality of the StoryWeaver platform.
Provide support for coordinating user-related requests with the technical team.

Required skills:

4-6 years of experience in software quality assurance and manual testing of mobile and web-based applications.
Must have excellent analytical skills to identify bugs and issues within the software before they occur in a real user environment.
Experience working in a SCRUM agile environment.
Excellent analytical skills to understand business requirements and articulate test scenarios and conduct manual testing for mobile and web-based applications.
Good understanding of testing practices for web applications.
Good understanding of issues surrounding multiple devices and browser compatibility.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Experience working with nonprofits.
BE/BTech/MSc/MCA in Computer Science or related disciplines will be a plus.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Quality Assurance Manager- StoryWeaver’ in the subject line to [email protected]

About Us:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Human Resources Executive.

We are looking for an individual who works independently and closely with the HR lead at Pratham Books. As an HR Executive, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the HR functions from hire to retire including recruitment, screening, selection, onboarding, preparing letters and managing the HR portal for leave and attendance as well as the implementation of employee policies and statutory compliance. This position reports to the Associate Manager of HR.

The job requires strong people-oriented skills as well as knowledge of MS Office. Applicants will also need to possess project management skills like multitasking, prioritising and working with stringent timelines. They will work with multiple teams within the organisation on a regular basis. Good interpersonal and communication skills as well as willingness to learn are also key aspects of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Onboarding.
Managing job postings.
Sourcing, screening, scheduling of interviews.
Reference checks.
Preparing offer letters.
Completing all onboarding formalities, coordinating induction process.

HRMS

Manage leave and attendance.
Update employee information records on the PMS portal (Empxtrack).
Responding to queries/requests related to employee information from managers as well as employees.
Responsible for providing various employee communication letters (confirmation, experience and relieving letters) on the Greythr portal.

Compliance

Administer and maintain monthly and annual reports on employee benefits like PF, ESIC and GMI, including renewals.
Accountable for documentation of all employee records in employee files and folders.
Manage employee grievances.
Responsible for implementing workplace safety measures (Including Covid-19 protocols).

Employee Engagement

Support the HR Manager in organising organisation events and fun activities.

Required Experience:

Minimum experience of 1-2 years in handling HR operations and administration activities for an organisation of 100+ employees.
Experience in handling recruitment coordination, sourcing and screening.
Experience in communication with job applicants, employees and senior managers.
Experience in working with different stakeholders.
Understanding of compliance and statutory requirements.
Ability to work with geographically distributed teams.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and HR tools.

Education:

Graduation in any discipline

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Working experience in NGO Sector
A love for children’s books

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with HR Executive in the subject line to [email protected].

About Us:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for an Associate Manager/Manager of Human Resources

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate individual who will lead the HR team at Pratham Books and partner with the organisation on strategic initiatives. As an Associate Manager/ HR Manager, you will support the entire gamut of HR activities including talent attraction, talent engagement and talent retention. This position reports to the CEO.

The job requires strong people-oriented skills as well as knowledge of statutory compliances. Applicants will also need to possess project management skills like multitasking, prioritising, networking, and should be able to work with stringent timelines. They will work with multiple teams within the organisation on a regular basis. Good interpersonal and communication skills are also key aspects of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Attraction:

Partner with respective hiring managers on hiring needs and requirements.
Handle the full spectrum of the recruitment process including monthly and quarterly reports and an updated repository of job descriptions for all roles in the organisation.

Onboarding and Induction:

Drive the induction and onboarding programme for new employees to ensure they fit in well and at all levels – culturally, socially, and understand the organisation’s goals and priorities.
Facilitate regular feedback sessions with new employees.

Performance Management:

Drive the annual performance appraisal process.
Play an active role in guiding managers to set SMART KRAs for their teams.

Compensation and Benefits:

Handle monthly payroll processes for the organisation using HRMS.
Participate in compensation review cycles including variable payouts and incentives.
Benchmark and provide insights from the market to design competitive compensation and benefits structure from time to time.

Employee Engagement:

Create and drive employee engagement initiatives in line with Pratham Books’ mission, core values and employer value proposition, including a quarterly employee engagement calendar.
Support Pratham Books in designing and implementing employee engagement surveys and drive external surveys (like GPTW) in line with the organisation’s brand and people philosophy.

HR Operations, HR Policies, Employee Safety, Welfare and Wellness:

Manage HRMS for the employee life cycle including the employee exit process.
Manage employee benefits and serve as a liaison between employees and insurance providers.

Rewards & Recognition:

Drive R&R engagement initiatives in line with the brand philosophy and principles.

Learning & Development:

Identify training needs, publish the annual training calendar and work closely with external agencies to design and implement customised training programmes and workshops.
Build and promote a culture of learning within the organisation.

People Analytics:

Create insights (including dashboards and reports) from interviews and surveys for the Leadership team on people strategies and the overall health of the organisation.

Required skills:

Postgraduate with minimum 4-6 years of experience as HR Generalist.
Knowledge of HRMS, Greythr preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Ability to create structures and strong processes.
Experience of working as an ‘Individual Contributor’ without close supervision.
Understanding of compliance and statutory requirements.
Using data regularly to support decision-making.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Working experience in NGO Sector
A love for children’s books

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with Associate Manager/ Manager- Human Resources in the subject line to [email protected].

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for an Associate Finance Manager

We are looking for someone who will assist the Senior Finance Manager in the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation. They will require strong accounting skills as well as knowledge of statutory compliances. The Manager will also need to possess project management skills like multitasking, prioritising and working with stringent timelines and targets. They will work with multiple teams both within and outside the organisation that are interdependent. Good interpersonal and communication skills are also key aspects of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for the day-to-day accounts’ operations.
Verify and process payments for all work orders, invoices, reimbursements, travel bills, utility bills, etc.
Handle all NEFT/RTGS transactions.
Responsible for onboarding the new vendor into the system and completing the Vendor Registration Process.
Verification of bills received from vendors and process for payments.
Entering expenditure and payment entries in Tally.
Responsible for preparing printer reconciliation.
Monthly Payment of TDS and filing Quarterly TDS Returns.
Prepare payroll and process salaries for all the employees.
Maintaining data related to Bank Accounts operated by the organisation.
Monthly BRS and maintain returned cheques details.
Maintaining Fixed Assets Register.
Maintaining Donation Register.
Maintaining Fixed Deposits Register.
Monthly Settlement of Staff Advances and Reimbursements.
Interact with Internal and External Auditors in completing audits.

Required skills:

B.Com/ MBA-Finance/ CA (Inter) or any other equivalent qualification with minimum 6 years experience
Should possess good knowledge about Tally, MS-Office
Strong communication Skills
Strong analytical skills

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Working experience in NGO and knowledge of FCRA Act.

Location:

This is a full-time position is based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with Associate Finance Manager in the subject line to [email protected]

About Us:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories, and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. StoryWeaver is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned, or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Senior Partnerships Manager – StoryWeaver

India’s National Education Policy (NEP 2020) has made it a mission to achieve foundational literacy for all children by 2025 and aims at building a culture of reading in schools across the country. In the last few years, we have increased our impact by investing deeply in foundational literacy and reading programmes to further our mission.

We are looking for a passionate individual to lead the StoryWeaver Partnerships function who can drive our impact goals by forging strategic partnerships with organisations that promote reading and learning among children. The Senior Partnerships Manager will be responsible for strategising and executing plans to increase the user base of StoryWeaver and also provide the necessary resources, support, and training to the partner network. This position will also play a critical role in the development of new foundational learning programmes as well as enhancing the existing ones. The role also requires keeping a close eye on policies and trends in the education sector and forming strategies for agile organisational responses.

New Partnerships and Key Account Management:

Build and manage accounts with governmental and non-profit organisations and strategise, design, and execute plans to nurture sustained partnerships with them.
Forging large-scale partnerships with government education authorities, nonprofits, UN bodies, civil society and ed-tech organisations.
Large-scale adoption, roll out and monitoring of the Foundational Learning, STEM and Reading Programmes.
Ensure integration and uptake on DIKSHA and other edtech platforms.
Represent StoryWeaver at relevant platforms and events while being the SPOC for government and large-scale partnerships
Analyse and interpret platform and partner data from the platform to devise and develop the strategy for the vertical

Content Curation and/or Development:

Project manage collaboration with partners and external subject matter experts to curate and/or develop curriculum-based offerings for existing and prospective partners.
Liaison with educational organisations, governmental partners, and teachers on curating content based on curriculum and structured frameworks.

Others:

Provide information, feedback, and support to the internal product team for the development of new product & programme offerings.
Maintain documentation for the various processes under the Partnerships function and help with research and documentation for impact assessment.
Lead and manage a team to ensure a wide network of Indian and international partners.

Required skills and experiences:

Minimum 8-10 years of work experience in Education, Outreach, Partnerships, or related areas.
Direct experience working with teachers and/or in classrooms.
Knowledge of Indian school education landscape especially in the context of Foundational Literacy.
Experience in content design/development and training in the areas of literacy and primary education.
Exceptional communication and project-management/organisational skills.
Proven ability to build consensus and work within a cross-departmental team.
Ability to network and make connections.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Experience working with nonprofits.
Understanding of central and state government education resource platforms such as DIKSHA and NISHTHA.
An established network of contacts in the Indian education sector.
Experience or interest in researching/documenting education/literacy programmes.

Location: Bengaluru

Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us: Email your resume with Senior Partnerships Manager- StoryWeaver in the subject line to [email protected]. Also, send us a short paragraph on why you think you are suitable for the position.

About the Organisation

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India.

In the last few years, we have invested deeply in technology-based initiatives to further our mission. We are now looking for a Data Analyst as we significantly scale these initiatives.

About the Platform

StoryWeaver is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform and the platform source code are openly licensed. In two years, StoryWeaver has scaled from 800 stories in 24 languages to 22,000+ stories in 252 languages by engaging with a community of users. We want every child to have access to quality reading resources in their own language.

StoryWeaver is being recognised as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Our vision is for StoryWeaver to be the largest multilingual open library in the world for children by empowering communities to address the scarcity of reading resources in their mother tongue languages and scale the quantity and quality of content being produced.

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate individual wanting to make a difference, one who believes that technology can be a powerful enabler in creating equitable access to resources. This role requires an individual contributor who can work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in a team environment and deliver the project in a timely manner within allocated resources and budgets.

We are looking for a Data Analyst to work closely alongside our Product Development team and other internal teams. You will discover the insights within our data sets, and help us make smarter decisions to deliver better results for our end users.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing requirements for new features for the collection of data, executing data validation checks, ensuring data integrity, using statistical techniques to analyse and interpret data, taking complete ownership of Google Analytics, identifying trends and providing insightful reports to internal and external audiences.

We’re looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who loves digging into data, developing insights and communicating data-based recommendations. You will work closely with the internal teams and tech partners to implement your recommendations, track the impact and course correct.

The position will report to the Senior Management of StoryWeaver. The person needs to be an out-of-the-box thinker and should be a strong believer and propagator of the use of open technologies.

The individual will be responsible for the following:

Work closely with internal product owners to understand the target audience and their motivations, generate the product enhancement, development ideas and requirements docs.

Perform steps required to create analysis-ready data sets.
Perform regular data analysis to demystify, assess readership, content gap, trends and performances.
Extracting valuable insights from our data and generating analysis that drives user retention and conversion.
Build a visualisation tool that allows internal users to interactively explore the data and insights.
Respond to ad-hoc reports and analysis requests from other teams as needed.
Take all data-driven features to fruition by working closely with the product development teams.
Be the bridge between organisation and other data-for-good communities.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors in Computer Science, Statistics, Market Research, Operational Research, or related quantitative discipline.
Experience working with databases and dashboards.
Experience / Capability to draw insights from data.
Experience working in data analytics.
Good technical background with some hands-on experience with Python/R, relational databases (PostgreSQL) to perform data analysis and develop BI dashboards.
Ability to interpret findings through data visualisation and delivery of presentations to both internal and external stakeholders.
Expertise with Google Analytics and common data visualisation platforms like Tableau, Apache Superset, Google DataStudio etc.
A strong analytical thought process, ability to extract data and transform it into valuable, actionable insight.
1+ years of experience in the industry

Nice to have but not mandatory

Experience working with non-profits.
Experience with Machine Learning.

Location: It is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates can email their resume to [email protected]

About Us

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘ a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. StoryWeaver is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned, or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Campaign Manager based out of Chhattisgarh who can spearhead a state-wide campaign. The person is responsible to successfully implement the campaign and deliver on the KPIs while managing internal and external stakeholders.

An ideal candidate should have proven experience in campaign and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management: As a Project Manager, you will manage the day-to-day communication and operational aspects of the project. Your core responsibilities will be to:

Create and maintain detailed timelines/work plans for all project deliverables and key milestones; hold internal and external teams accountable to project plans.

Serve as the primary point of contact for all operational questions about the project internally and externally.

Establish and nurture government relationships in the state education department to further the campaign outreach and impact.

Design and deliver campaign outreach initiatives in the state and ensure mobilisation of resources at the ground level.

Identify stakeholders and attendees for crucial recurring and ad-hoc discussions; capture meeting notes and escalate communications to align on deliverables and troubleshoot roadblocks.

Deliver project status updates to internal and external teams.
Undertake ad-hoc translation requests for short messages and social media posts.
Support in preparing project launch, weekly check-ins, to identify and capture recommendations for future execution.

Working closely with other team members to capture feedback throughout the project lifecycle and to contribute to the iteration of existing processes aimed at making project delivery more effective.

Support the organisation in monitoring and evaluation exercises.
Gathering and summarising key takeaways for monthly project reports.

Required skills and experiences:

Minimum 2 years of experience in the education sector, project management or social media outreach campaigns.

Bachelors/ Masters degree with relevant experience will be considered for the role.
Proven experience in project management, social campaigns, digital marketing campaigns and/ or project management preferably in the education sector.
Exceptional communication and project-management/organisational skills.
Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team.

Excellent track record of time management, systems organisation, and follow-up.
Agility and flexibility towards evolving responsibilities and last-minute project changes.
A confident facilitator to coordinate discussions between multiple internal stakeholders (such as an interdisciplinary team of different specialists across different geographies).

Language Skills:

Excellent proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Hindi. Additional knowledge of the local languages of the state is desirable.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Past experience in the education sector.
Master’s degree with past work experience in social sector organising and advocacy.
Experience running lean campaigns that emphasize scaling of success, ideally within the education/social sector

Willingness to travel around the state if required.

Location: Raipur

Duration: 6 months (extendable up to one year)

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Campaign Manager (Chhattisgarh) -StoryWeaver’ in the subject line to [email protected]. Also, send us a short paragraph on why you think you are suitable for the position.

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Project Manager (Implementation) for our StoryWeaver team

Pratham Books has several verticals like StoryWeaver, Pratham Books, and Donate-a-Book. The Project Manager (Implementation) will manage key projects across all 3 verticals. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of defined scope of work on time within budgets.

A successful candidate will work directly with external partners and internal teams at Pratham Books to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. He or she will coordinate with other departments and also act as Test Manager to manage the QA team across verticals. The Project Manager (Implementation) must have hands-on experience in testing applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Manage the Partners to take detailed requirements briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project. Help take decisions for the Development team whenever it gets blocked in agreement with the internal Product team.
Coordinate internal teams and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
Ensure that all projects are delivered on time and within scope.
Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Report and escalate to management as needed.
Manage the relationship with the Partner(s) and all stakeholders.
Perform risk management to minimise project risks.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
Use and continually develop leadership skills.
Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs.

Required skills

Tech/B.E in Computer Science, Information Technology or MCA.
5-8 years of work experience in the field or in a related area.
Proven working experience in project management.
Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures.
Technical enough to understand the Development team’s issues, review estimates and provide solutions to complete the feature development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with Project Manager (Implementation) StoryWeaver in the subject line to [email protected]

About Us

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. StoryWeaver is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned, or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Campaign Manager based out of Assam who can spearhead a statewide campaign. The person is responsible to successfully implement the campaign and deliver on the KPIs while managing internal and external stakeholders.

An ideal candidate should have proven experience in campaign and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Campaign Manager, you will manage the day-to-day communication and operational aspects of the project. Your core responsibilities will be to:

Create and maintain detailed timelines/work plans for all project deliverables and key milestones; hold internal and external teams accountable to project plans.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all operational questions about the project internally and externally.
Establish and nurture government relationships in the state education department to further the campaign outreach and impact.
Design and deliver campaign outreach initiatives in the state and ensure mobilisation of resources at the ground level.
Identify stakeholders and attendees for crucial recurring and ad-hoc discussions; capture meeting notes and escalate communications to align on deliverables and troubleshoot roadblocks.
Deliver project status updates to internal and external teams.
Undertake ad-hoc translation requests for short messages and social media posts.
Support in preparing project launch, weekly check-ins, to identify and capture recommendations for future execution.
Work closely with other team members to capture feedback throughout the project lifecycle, and to contribute to the iteration of existing processes aimed at making project delivery more effective.

Gathering and summarising key takeaways for monthly project reports

Required skills and experiences:

Minimum 2 years of experience in the education sector, project management or social media outreach campaigns.

Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree with relevant experience will be considered for the role.
Proven experience in project management, social media campaigns, digital marketing campaigns and/ or project management preferably in the education sector.
Exceptional communication and project-management/organisational skills.
Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team.
Excellent track record of time management, systems organisation, and follow-up.
Agility and flexibility towards evolving responsibilities and last-minute project changes.
A confident facilitator to coordinate discussions between multiple internal stakeholders (such as an interdisciplinary team of different specialists across different geographies).

Language Skills:

Excellent proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Assamese, Bengali. Knowledge of Bodo is desirable.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Past experience in the education sector.
Master’s degree with past work experience in social sector organising and advocacy.
Experience running lean campaigns that emphasise scaling of success, ideally within the education/social sector.

Location:

Guwahati

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Campaign Manager (Assam) -Storyweaver’ in the subject line to [email protected]. This project is for a duration of 6 months.

Also, send us a short paragraph on why you think you are suitable for the position.

About the project:

The extended school closures in Maharashtra due to the pandemic is exacerbating the learning crisis with the potential for higher dropout rates. In order to address support continuity of learning with a focus on promoting development of language and literacy skills amongst children in Maharashtra, and those most impacted by the pandemic, we will be deploying the following interventions

A state-wide digital reading campaign, in continuation with what was done in the first half of 2021, a digital reading campaign will be rolled out to enable children to continue benefiting from access to good quality storybooks and reading for joy; In this phase, the intervention will focus on developing institutional capacity of the state/ districts to take the campaign forward independently.

Implement the Read At Home Initiative Supplying Read at Home Book Sets for development of school readiness and language and literacy skills reaching out to ~24k children in Grades 1-2 of the 1204 schools in 6 blocks

— Build capacity of ~1300 teachers of grades 1-2 to help support the read at home initiative who will also receive a printed guidebook for the same

— Monitor the reach and use of the ReadAtHome book pack, and assess learning of a sample of children

Refurbish and make Functional Libraries at the Local Elementary Schools Classroom Library kits consisting of a set of 100 Books each for the ~1200 elementary schools in the 6 blocks. Build capacity of ~1200 teachers (other than those being trained as part of activity 2, where possible) on demonstrating effective use of the library even during school closures, where possible, by using techniques to make reading enjoyable/ collaborative amongst the ~60k students enrolled in these schools; the teachers will receive a printed guidebook for the same.

— Monitor the access to and engagement with the school libraries

Title: Senior Project Manager – Maharashtra

Role Description:

Pratham Books is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee the implementation of the project which will include coordination and provision of technical support for mobilisation of the field functionaries towards achieving the goals of the project, training, assessments, monitoring. Drafting of field updates, and project reports will also be an important part of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordination with the education department at state/district, and block level for planning of different trainings, mobilisation activities and other activities in the project.
Liaison with the Pratham Books & UNICEF team to meet all project deliverables / smooth implementation of the project
Facilitating and monitoring the smooth delivery of school and home educational kits for children with the Education Officers/District Institution for Education and Training (DIETs) of the 2 districts.
Monitoring and documentation of good practices, action plans, assessments and other records of the project.
Responsible for implementing the monitoring and evaluation of the project, developing and maintaining the MIS of the project.
Planning and implementing community engagement activities in coordination with DIETs, schools and community volunteers.
Capturing of relevant data and analysis of the same for programme evaluation as per the design.
Drafting of impact and progress reports for donor agency, and other key stakeholders.

Requirements:

Experience:

At least 3-5 years of experience in implementation of education projects.
Graduate or postgraduate degree in the social sciences/ education/social work/education management/ humanities

2. Skills:

Experience in Foundational literacy related projects
Experience in project implementation in coordination with the government
Communication and documentation skills.
Marathi language skills (essential) and English documentation skills (preferred)

Job location and timeframe:

This is a full-time position based in Maharashtra and the candidate is expected to work remotely, although some travel to 2 districts may be expected. The project is expected to be completed within the time frame of five months ending 31 Dec 2021. Tentative start date -1st August 2021.

Interested candidates are requested to apply with the following documents by 30th July 2021 to [email protected]. Please mention the following in the subject line: Application for Senior Project Manager – Maharashtra

Cover letter
Updated CV

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital and launching StoryWeaver. StoryWeaver (www.storyweaver.org.in) aims at enabling book security at scale, by pioneering a new, inclusive approach to book creation and distribution. StoryWeaver provides open access to multilingual storybooks that can be read online, offline or downloaded & printed for non-digital environments. Easy-to-use tools enable further translation & versioning, so that the books can be customised for local requirements. In just five years, StoryWeaver has grown from providing 800 storybooks in 24 languages to 34,000 books in 300 languages.

StoryWeaver is being recognised as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Very early on, StoryWeaver was featured in the World Bank’s report on 20 innovative EdTech projects from around the world, and more recently was the recipient of the prestigious Library of Congress Literacy Award 2017 International Prize.

We are looking for a Deputy Editor

Pratham Books is looking for a creative person to take on the work of a deputy editor. The position involves reading and review of new manuscripts, editing chosen manuscripts, managing the workflow with authors, designers and illustrators, working with the translation and design team, proofing copy at the layout and print stage, writing copy for blurbs, catalogues and promotional events. The assistant will have to be involved in making the books ready for print and also adapting it for digital media (StoryWeaver, audio-visual, etc). The deputy editor will also need to coordinate with the administrative team for documentation, records and payments. We expect this person to bring in new ideas to create interesting books in Indian languages for children, especially those children who may be first-generation school-goers. The position requires an interest in children’s literature and a creative understanding of child-friendly treatment of subjects.

Job Responsibilities:

Developing scripts start to finish and interacting with writers and illustrators.
Assist in sourcing and selecting manuscripts.
Interpret themes and apply them to appropriate levels to create books.
Edits and/or proofread manuscripts and other forms of copy for publication; making stylistic, structural and grammatical corrections, as well as other substantive changes as needed.
Oversee the layout work, coordinate multiple production schedules and maintain printing deadlines for the same.
Coordinate editorial, design, and production aspects, as well as post-production activities, such as mailing, mail house arrangements, registrations of copyright, etc.
Dealing with the administration of work commissioned to freelance writers, researchers, art directors and illustrators;
Liaising with other in-house teams, writers, designers and production staff to negotiate and monitor timescales for stages in the publishing process;
May assist in training, scheduling and distributing work to freelance consultants.
Develop relationships with writers and authors

Required skills

Degree in Literature/Journalism/Mass Communication/Media /Language
At least 6-8 years in an editorial position
Ability to visualise and engage creatively with the design team
An interest in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering and Math) subjects as the position involves creation of imaginative and fun STEM books

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Experience working with non-profits
Candidates who have worked in children’s publishing or with children.

Location

This is a full-time position in our Bengaluru or Delhi office.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Please send us your resume and work samples to [email protected] with ‘Deputy Editor’ in the subject line of the email.

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Manager – Donate-a-Book

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate person who is high on initiative. The person will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and will have to coordinate with geographically distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Create and implement crowdfunding strategies for Donate-a-Book which focus on increasing the base of donors and campaigners of the platform, with a special emphasis on retention.
Outreach to like-minded organisations who would benefit from using the platform to raise funds for their library needs.
Partner with socially responsible for-profit organisations to engage their employees towards running campaigns or making donations using the platform.
Collaborate with internal marketing, sales and fundraising teams to use social media, sales and fundraising networks to reach out to potential donors and campaigners.
Create and implement communications and engagement strategies that keep donors and campaigners abreast of the impact of their donations and campaigns and also keeps them engaged with the platform on a regular basis.
Measure and report progress of crowdfunding strategies by sharing regular platform analytics to internal marketing, sales and fundraising teams.
Track and measure sectoral best practices to constantly grow the platform and make it future-ready for donors and campaigners alike.

Required skills

Minimum of 6 to 8 years of work experience across Sales, Marketing or Crowdfunding.
Self-driven, cause-oriented professional, at ease with deadlines and targets.
Must possess excellent communication (written and oral) and people skills.
Willingness to travel and meet donors within and outside Bangalore.
Must be familiar with MS Office and CRM.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Previous experience of working in a not-for-profit organisation in the area of donor relations and/ or supervisory or man-management experience will be a bonus.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Manager Donate-a-Book’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital and launching StoryWeaver. StoryWeaver (www.storyweaver.org.in) aims at enabling book security at scale, by pioneering a new, inclusive approach to book creation and distribution. StoryWeaver provides open access to multilingual storybooks that can be read online, offline or downloaded & printed for non-digital environments. Easy-to-use tools enable further translation & versioning so that the books can be customised for local requirements. In just five years, StoryWeaver has grown from providing 800 storybooks in 24 languages to 34,000 books in 296 languages.

StoryWeaver is being recognised as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Very early on, StoryWeaver was featured in the World Bank’s report on 20 innovative EdTech projects from around the world, and more recently was the recipient of the prestigious Library of Congress Literacy Award 2017 International Prize.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager OR Senior Manager: StoryWeaver

This position will work closely with the senior leadership to manage all projects related to the platform and shape the strategic direction of StoryWeaver. There will be significant opportunities for innovation, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to further develop, nurture and scale a world-class digital platform that is redefining the way reading resources can be created and distributed globally. In light of the NEP (2020) which accords the highest priority to achieving universal Foundational Literacy and Numeracy by 2025, StoryWeaver has been working on several Foundational Literacy Programmes. This position will play a critical role in all aspects of design and delivery of these programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with the internal teams to design strategies to implement StoryWeaver’s strategic and operational plans.
Align processes and resource-planning with overall strategy.
Develop plans to materialise strategy and analyse strategic partnership opportunities.
Track and monitor user trends and usage data to develop insights that will drive future product enhancements.
Monitor and analyse industry trends and market changes.
End-to-end ownership of all deliverables in the product lifecycle. Design, implementation, user testing and data tracking. Develop product collaterals including product explainers, protocols, dashboards, case studies, user training modules and advocacy communication.
Project manage key programme design and implementation.
Ensure effective usage of the new foundational literacy programmes by collecting data on learning, teaching and user satisfaction metrics.
Work closely with senior leadership on grant proposals.

Required skills

Masters in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field
6-8 years of experience
Proven experience as a Strategic Planner or Business Consultant
Understanding of market research and data analysis
Knowledge of business operations and procedures
Demonstrable project management abilities
Analytical mind with a problem-solving attitude
Excellent organisation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Sophisticated ICT skills

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Experience working with not-for-profit organisations.
BTech/MSc/MCA degree in Computer Science or related disciplines will be a plus

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with Senior Project Manager- StoryWeaver in the subject line to [email protected]

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Graphic Designer

We are looking for a Graphic Designer to help us create visually appealing picture books with a strong understanding of how each of these mediums work.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the art director and freelance illustrators to develop a set of picture books with a focus on literacy and innovation.
Designing books for print and for StoryWeaver – Pratham Books’ digital story platform.
Working closely with our Editorial Team to create picture books for digital and print mediums.
Working closely with the production team for the first print run of the books.

Required skills

Expertise in InDesign Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDraw
Basic graphic design skills and an interest in book layouts
Basic understanding of the printing process (digital and offset)
Minimum one to three years of relevant experience
Ability to work quickly and accurately on design files
Be a team player, quick learner
Good communication skills

Nice to have but not mandatory:

An interest in illustration and book publishing
Knowledge of children’s books

Location: The position is based out of Bangalore

Salary: Will commensurate with experience.

We are looking for a passionate individual who wants to be part of a team that is creating a new model in multilingual publishing to address the scarcity of books for children in need.

Write to us: Email your resume with Graphic Designer in the subject line to [email protected] with links to your portfolio/work samples.

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for an Associate Manager- Fundraising

Pratham Books currently has multiple projects which are supported by various donors. We are looking to add another member to our fundraising team. The team is responsible for raising funds using various resources and building sustainable relationships with the donors by managing programmes that utilise funds donated.

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate person who is high on initiative. The person will work closely with the Director- Fundraising and Donor Relations and will have to coordinate with geographically distributed teams. Frequent travel to differently located donors involved – local and sometimes out of Bangalore.

Key Responsibilities:

Own and manage critical pieces of the fundraising process, which include the following:

Manage and build a database of potential donors through desk research.
Create campaign opportunities for our crowdfunding platform.
Identify fundraising opportunities through awards and grants.
Provide support in writing grant proposals and online submissions.
Create and manage employee giving opportunities for the organisation.
Manage volunteering engagements with existing donors.

Required skills:

Postgraduate in any relevant field.
More than 3 years of experience in Fundraising, Marketing and Sales.
Self-starter, enthusiastic, and passionate about the cause.
Should have excellent communication (written and oral) skills and people skills.
Knowledge of CRM is necessary.
Committed and meet deadlines consistently

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Previous experience of working in a not-for-profit organisation in the area of donor relations will be a bonus.

Location:

This is a full-time position in our Bangalore office.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Associate Manager- Fundraising’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a User Experience Designer

We are looking for a passionate individual wanting to make a difference, one who believes that technology can be a powerful enabler in creating equitable access to resources. This role requires an individual contributor who can work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in a team environment and deliver the project in a timely manner within allocated resources and budgets

We’re looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who strongly believes in the power of a good user experience. You will work closely with the internal teams and other design partners. The person needs to be an out-of-the box thinker and should be a strong believer and propagator of use of open technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

UX designs for new features and enhancements on the platform.
Design for desktop and mobile devices keeping in mind responsive design requirements.
Requirements Gathering: Requirement analysis with internal team, User interviews/SMEs discussion for better understanding of user needs.
Translate user requirements into workflows, customer journey maps and document key use cases
Quick prototyping that leads to consistent user experiences across the platform
User testing and Documentation: Rapidly test the prototypes with key stakeholders, documenting the experience and iterate accordingly.
Collaborate with the tech development team and stakeholders for efficient implementation of designs.
Support content & marcom team on illustrations / designs on a need basis.

Required skills

2-4 years of experience

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Knowledge about HTML and CSS

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with UX Designer in the subject line to [email protected]

About Us

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital and launching StoryWeaver. StoryWeaver (www.storyweaver.org.in) aims at enabling book security at scale, by pioneering a new, inclusive approach to book creation and distribution. StoryWeaver provides open access to multilingual storybooks that can be read online, offline or downloaded & printed for non-digital environments. Easy-to-use tools enable further translation & versioning, so that the books can be customised for local requirements. In just five years, StoryWeaver has grown from providing 800 storybooks in 24 languages to 34,000 books in 296 languages.

StoryWeaver is being recognized as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Very early on, StoryWeaver was featured in the World Bank’s report on 20 innovative EdTech projects from around the world, and more recently was the recipient of the prestigious Library of Congress Literacy Award 2017 International Prize.

We are looking for a Digital Marketing Manager

The role involves developing and implementing strategic digital marketing initiatives for all brand properties.

Key Responsibilities:

Digital marketing and data custodian for a host of offerings: the Pratham Books eStore, StoryWeaver, Donate-a-Book

Drive digital marketing campaigns from planning to execution to meet key performance metrics and annual targets
Constantly optimize marketing activities to improve return on investment
Allocate budgets and analyse and recommend modifications to ad spends
Optimise marketing budgets to improve Cost per Acquisition (CPA) and efficiently acquire and retain new customers, users
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve KPIs, to brainstorm on strategies to acquire and retain customers / users, guide A/B creative tests and spend scaling tests
Learn new digital marketing trends and pilot new performance marketing channels

Required skills and experiences:

Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of experience in managing digital marketing campaigns with online measurement and operations
Hands-on knowledge of Facebook Ads and Audience Insights, the Google Suite (YouTube Ads, Google Ad Words, Google Analytics, Google Search – SEO & SEM) Experience with technical aspects of digital and programmatic advertising and experience working with product teams on scalable business solutions
Prior experience in setting up multi-touch attribution to track touchpoints across the funnel to maximise campaign effectiveness
Expertise across automation, audience, targeting, attribution and assets
Expertise in overall search ecosystem with focus on accelerating business growth, driving adoption
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to process large data sets and identify patterns of significance
Proven experience creating and sharing “best practice” solutions to inculcate a culture of learning and having impact at scale

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Previous experience in Sales/ Marketing/ Public Relations
Video skills

Location:

This is a full-time position and is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with the Digital Marketing Manager in the subject line to [email protected]. Also, send us a short paragraph on why you think you are suitable for the position.

About Us

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. StoryWeaver, is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned, or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Campaign Manager who can spearhead a large-scale digital campaign. The person is responsible to successfully implement the campaign and deliver on the KPIs while managing internal and external stakeholders.

An ideal candidate should have proven experience in campaign and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Campaign Manager, you will manage the day-to-day communication and operational aspects of the project. Your core responsibilities will be to:

Create and maintain detailed timelines/work plans for all project deliverables and key milestones; hold internal and external teams accountable to project plans.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all operational questions about the project internally and externally
Identify stakeholders and attendees for crucial recurring and ad-hoc discussions; capture meeting notes and escalate communications to align on deliverables and troubleshoot roadblocks.
Deliver project status updates to internal and external teams
Support in preparing project launch, weekly check-ins, to identify and capture recommendations for future execution.
Working closely with other team members to capture feedback throughout the project lifecycle and to contribute to the iteration of existing processes aimed at making project delivery more effective.
Gathering and summarizing key takeaways for monthly project reports

Required skills and experiences:

Minimum 2 years of experience in education sector, project management or social media outreach campaigns
Bachelors/ Master’s degree with relevant experience will be considered for the role
Proven experience in project management, social campaigns, digital marketing campaigns and/ or project management preferably in the education sector
Exceptional communication and project-management/organisational skills
Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team
Excellent track record of time management, systems organization, and follow-up
Agility and flexibility towards evolving responsibilities and last-minute project changes
A confident facilitator to coordinate discussions between multiple internal stakeholders (such as an interdisciplinary team of different specialists across different geographies)

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Past experience in the education sector.
Master’s degree with past work experience in social sector organising and advocacy.
Experience running lean campaigns that emphasize scaling of success, ideally within education/social sector

Location:

Remote working

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

This is a project-based role for a duration of six months

Email your resume with the Campaign Manager-StoryWeaver in the subject line to [email protected]. Also, send us a short paragraph on why you think you are suitable for the position.

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Manager- Donate-a-Book

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate person who is high on initiative. The person will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and will have to coordinate with geographically distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Create and implement crowdfunding strategies for Donate A Book which focus on increasing the base of donors and campaigners of the platform, with a special emphasis on retention.
Outreach to like-minded organisations who would benefit from using the platform to raise funds for their library needs.
Partner with socially responsible for-profit organisations to engage their employees towards running campaigns or making donations using the platform.
Collaborate with internal marketing, sales and fundraising teams to use social media, sales and fundraising networks to reach out to potential donors and campaigners.
Create and implement communications and engagement strategies that keep donors and campaigners abreast of the impact of their donations and campaigns and also keeps them engaged with the platform on a regular basis.
Measure and report progress of crowdfunding strategies by sharing regular platform analytics to internal marketing, sales and fundraising teams.
Track and measure sectoral best practices to constantly grow the platform and make it future-ready for donors and campaigners alike.

Required skills:

Minimum of 6 to 8 years of work experience across Sales, Marketing or Crowdfunding.
Self-driven, cause-oriented professional, at ease with deadlines and targets.
Must possess excellent communication (written and oral) and people skills.
Willingness to travel and meet donors within and outside Bangalore.
Must be familiar with MS Office and CRM.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Previous experience of working in a not for profit organization in the area of donor relations and/ or supervisory or man management experience will be a bonus.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Manager Donate-a-Book’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for an Art Director

We are looking for an Art Director to help us create visually appealing picture books with a strong understanding of how each of these mediums work.

As an Art Director, you will be responsible for the design and production of books created for both print and digital. As most of our titles are migrated to StoryWeaver, we are looking for someone who is tech-savvy and eager to find ways of minimising loss between print and digital book design. This will require you to work closely with our editorial team and external content creators we collaborate with (illustrators, consultant art directors). The candidate needs to have excellent graphic design skills and experience in print production.

Key Responsibilities

Art direct a set of picture books with a focus on literacy and innovation and manage production
Manage a graphic designer to ensure that the book design is completed within agreed timelines
Work with freelance illustrators and consultant art directors to create visually-appealing books keeping in mind print and digital requirements
Find innovative ways of reducing losses when a book is adapted from print to digital, or vice versa
Ensure highest quality of print books
Work closely with the editorial and language team to create stories with rich, diverse and nuanced visual narratives
Bring in expertise of typography, keeping in mind multilingual content

Required skills

6-8 years of experience in Graphic Design
Strong understanding of print production
Strong communication skills
Expertise in Photoshop, InDesign
Ability to multi-task
Be a team player

Nice to have but not mandatory:

An interest in illustration and book publishing
Knowledge of children’s books

Location: There are two open positions. One is based out of Bangalore and the other out of New Delhi.

Salary: Will commensurate with experience.

We are looking for a passionate individual who wants to be part of a team that is creating a new model in multilingual publishing to address the scarcity of books for children in need.

Write to us: Email your resume with Art Director in the subject line to [email protected] with links to your portfolio/work samples.

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Graphic Designer

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories, and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Graphic Designer for online and offline marketing and communications work for Pratham Books.

Key Responsibilities:
• Graphic design for all marketing collateral (online and offline) for Pratham Books, and its sub-brands, StoryWeaver and Donate-a-Book.
• Ideation of impactful marketing campaigns.
• Working closely with the Marketing Team to develop and create engaging marketing content.
• Responsible for the look and feel of all outbound communication, including Annual Report, social media promotional creatives and print marketing collaterals.

Required skills and experience
• 2-3 years’ work experience
• Good communication skills
• Strong graphic design background
• Basic GIF and video skills

Nice to have but not mandatory:

• Prior experience in children’s book publishing or the social sector will be an advantage.

Location:
This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore

Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:
Email your resume with Graphic Designer in the subject line to [email protected]

Data Engineer (StoryWeaver)

About the Organization

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India.

In the last few years, we have invested deeply in technology-based initiatives to further our mission. We are now looking for a Data Engineer as we significantly scale these initiatives.

About the Platform

StoryWeaver is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform and the platform source code are openly licensed. In two years, StoryWeaver has scaled from 800 stories in 24 languages to 22,000+ stories in 252 languages by engaging with a community of users. We want every child to have access to quality reading resources in their own language.

StoryWeaver is being recognized as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Our vision is for StoryWeaver to be the largest multilingual open library in the world for children by empowering communities to address the scarcity of reading resources in their mother tongue languages and scale the quantity and quality of content being produced.

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate individual wanting to make a difference, one who believes that technology can be a powerful enabler in creating equitable access to resources. This role requires an individual contributor who can work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in a team environment and deliver the project in a timely manner within allocated resources and budgets.

We are looking for a Data Engineer to work closely alongside our Product Development team and other internal teams. You will discover the insights within our data sets, and help us make smarter decisions to deliver better results for our end users.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing requirements for new features for collection of data, execute data validation checks, ensure data integrity, use statistical techniques to analyse and interpret data, take complete ownership of Google Analytics, identify trends and provide insightful reports to internal and external audience.

We’re looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who loves digging into data, developing insights and communicating data-based recommendations. You will work closely with the internal teams and tech partners to implement your recommendations, track the impact and course correct.

The position will report to the Senior Management of StoryWeaver. The person needs to be an out-of-the box thinker and should be a strong believer and propagator of use of open technologies.

The individual will be responsible for the following:

Work closely with internal product owners to understand the target audience and their motivations, generate the product enhancement, development ideas and requirements docs.

Perform steps required to create analysis-ready data sets.
Perform regular data analysis to demystify, assess readership, content gap, trends and performances.
Extracting valuable insight from our data and generating analysis that drives user retention and conversion.
Build a visualization tool that allows internal users to interactively explore the data and insights.
Respond to ad-hoc report and analysis requests from other teams as needed.
Take all data driven features to fruition by working closely with the product development teams.
Be the bridge in between organization and other data-for-good communities.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors in Computer Science, Statistics, Market Research, Operational Research, or related quantitative discipline.
Experience working with databases and dashboards
Experience / Capability to draw insights from Data
Experience working in data analytics.
Good technical background with some hands-on experience with Python/R, relational databases (PostgreSQL) to perform data analysis.
Ability to interpret findings through data visualization and delivery of presentations to both internal and external stakeholders.
Expertise with Google Analytics and common Data Visualization platforms like Tableau, Apache Superset, Google DataStudio etc.
Strong analytical thought process, ability to extract data and transform it into valuable, actionable insight.
1-3 years of experience in the industry

Nice to have but not mandatory

Experience working with non-profits.
Experience with Machine Learning.

Location: It is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates can email their resume to [email protected]

Partnerships Manager - StoryWeaver

About Us:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. StoryWeaver, is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned, or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Partnerships Manager – StoryWeaver

In the last few years, we have increased our impact by investing deeply in technology-based initiatives to further our mission. At StoryWeaver, we aim to do this by reaching out to more organisations, more educators, and many more children across the world – through our digital content.

We are looking for a passionate individual to lead the StoryWeaver Partnerships function to make our impact wider by forging strategic partnerships with organisations that promote reading and learning among children. The Partnerships Manager will be responsible for strategising and executing plans to increase the user base of StoryWeaver and also provide the necessary resources, support, and training to the partner network.

Key Responsibilities:

New Partnerships and Key Account Management:

Build and manage accounts with governmental and non-profit organisations and strategise, design, and execute plans to nurture sustained partnerships with them
Expand and nurture networks of partners working with children and/or educators in the field of ed-tech
Identify and engage in-depth with key high-stake partners to understand their programmes, their impact, and provide content resources/training/support tailored to specific needs of partners
Implement strategies and initiatives to ensure large-scale adoption of new offerings through the network of partners
Represent StoryWeaver at relevant platforms and events while being the SPOC for government and large-scale partnerships
Analyse and interpret platform and partner data from the platform to devise and develop the strategy for the vertical

Content Curation and/or Development:

Project manage collaboration with partners and external subject matter experts to curate and/or develop curriculum-based offerings for existing and prospective partners
Liaison with educational organisations, governmental partners, and teachers on curating content based on curriculum and structured frameworks

Others:

Provide information, feedback, and support to the internal product team for the development of new product offerings
Maintain documentation for the various processes under the Partnerships function and to help with research and documentation for impact assessment

Lead and manage a team to ensure a wide network of Indian and International partners

Required skills and experiences:

7+ years of work experience in Education, Outreach, Partnerships, or related areas
Direct experience working with teachers and/or in classrooms
Experience in content design/development and training in the areas of literacy and primary education
Exceptional communication and project-management/organisational skills
Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team
Ability to network and make connections

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Experience working with non-profits
An interest in children’s literature, languages, and publishing
Experience or interest in researching/documenting education/literacy programmes

Location:

This is a full-time position is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with Partnerships Manager- StoryWeaver in the subject line to [email protected]. Also, send us a short paragraph on why you think you are suitable for the position.

Content Manager (StoryWeaver)

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

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We are looking for a Content Manager for our StoryWeaver team.

We are looking for a dynamic individual for the position of Content Manager – StoryWeaver. A self-motivated individual with experience and skills in curating content from multiple sources, forging strategic partnerships and anchoring the process of migrating content to the platform. The person will lead a team and be responsible for timely execution to expand the content available on the platform to serve the needs of children globally. The role will report to the Director – StoryWeaver and will work closely with different internal and external stakeholders. This is a full time position based out of Bengaluru.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the strategic planning, development, and management of content on StoryWeaver

Curation of Content

- - Continual development of new, innovative ideas to curate the content on the platform
  - Curate content based on requirements of organisations and partners so as to ensure users access quality content

Licensing and Sourcing Content

- - Create partnership opportunities with other publishers to open license their content on the platform
  - Work closely with the content team for sourcing children’s storybooks under open licences from across the globe
  - Create, implement and showcase the best practices around open licensing of content through easily replicable frameworks

Orienting to Curriculum

- - Liaison with educational and governmental partners and teachers on curating content based on curriculum and structured frameworks.
  - Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and subject matter experts to create and source curriculum based content.

Hygiene and Maintenance

- - Liaison with collaborators and internal and external stakeholder to ensure that high quality standards are met for crowd-sourced content – including review processes and red flagging of inappropriate content
  - Work closely with operations and studio teams to ensure processes and work-flows are created and well implemented
  - Work closely with the editorial, research and marketing teams on promotions and campaigns and to deliver the project goals

Other Tasks

- To take on other tasks or responsibilities, as required for the project
- Archiving and documentation

Required Skills

Post graduate in Literature / Education / Journalism with 6-8 years of experience in related fields. Experience with digital platforms is favourable
Experience in curriculum development or classroom experience
The candidate must have hands-on experience in review, proofreading and production related processes.
Exceptional communication skills
Highly organized and detail oriented
A proven track record to manage, lead and deliver large-scale operations
Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team

Nice to have but not mandatory

Experience working with non-profits
1-2 years working in a partner-facing role
Indic language and digital publishing experience

Location:
This is a full-time position in our Bangalore office.

Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

Write to us:
Email your resume with ‘Content Manager – StoryWeaver’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Social Media Manager (StoryWeaver)

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful storybooks and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts books in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of storybooks in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The books can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All books on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Social Media Manager for StoryWeaver

The role involves developing and implementing strategic engagement initiatives by building and sustaining relationships with multiple stakeholders, and advocating the brand across a variety of social networks

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for all social media handles for StoryWeaver, engaging with and growing our audiences, and contributing towards building StoryWeaver’s brand and visibility. This includes:

Managing the social media content calendar
Implementing campaigns
Implementing paid digital marketing initiatives
Distributing the brand’s content across a variety of different social networks, and the StoryWeaver Blog.
Nurturing lasting relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders from non-profits, community groups, authors, illustrators, publishers, children, parents, etc.
Creating campaign promotion and documentation videos
Using Analytics and other measurement tools to provide reports on metrics, and continually find ways to improve on those metrics through testing and new initiatives.

Required skills

3-4 years of experience in social media management
Familiar with the latest technology, trends and analytics in social media
Project management, ability to work with tight timelines
Eye for detail

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Previous experience in Sales/ Marketing/ Public Relations
Video skills

Location:

This is a full-time position and is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Social Media Manager – StoryWeaver’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Director - Fundraising and Donor Relations

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality storybooks in multiple languages to support reading acquisition among children. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have distributed millions of books in print and digital formats and spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India and across the globe. Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful storybooks and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Director – Fundraising and Donor Relations

Pratham Books currently has multiple projects which are supported by various donors. We are looking for a Director – Fundraising and Donor Relations, who will lead our fundraising efforts and build sustainable relationships with donors. The candidate recruited will manage a team and be responsible for all decisions on fund raising and donor management.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the end to end process of fundraising and donor relations, which includes the following

- Planning and strategizing yearly fundraising goals
- Establishing a strategic and systematic focus on closing multi‐year commitments with potential leads and donors (Corporates and Foundations)
- Researching grant opportunities and developing proposals for Foundations
- Identifying funding opportunities via awards
- Building and maintaining relationships with existing donors and ensure timely reporting
- Managing volunteering engagements with donors
- Implementing fundraising campaigns from time to time
- Managing our crowdfunding platform www.donateabook.org.in

Required skills

8 to 12 years of experience in Fundraising and Donor Relations at a non-profit organization or similar experience in managing CSR activities
Excellent writing and presentation skills
Well networked in the donor community
Is a self-starter, displays initiative and drive for results
Has the ability to lead individuals and teams in setting and achieving challenging goals

Nice to have but not mandatory:
Previous experience of working in the education sector

Location:
This is a full-time position in our Bangalore office.

Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:
Email your resume with ‘Director- Fundraising and Donor Relations’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Data Analyst (StoryWeaver)

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Data Analyst for Storyweaver

We are looking for a Data Analyst who will work closely with our Product Development team and other internal teams. They will discover the insights within the data sets, and help make smarter decisions to deliver better results for end users.

In this role, the person will be responsible for providing requirements for new features for collection of data, execute data validation checks, ensure data integrity, use statistical techniques to analyse and interpret data, take complete ownership of Google Analytics, identify trends and provide insightful reports to internal and external audience.

We’re looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who loves digging into data, developing insights and communicating data-based recommendations. They will work closely with the internal teams and tech partners to implement recommendations, track the impact and course correct.

The position will report to the Senior Product Manager of StoryWeaver but also requires working closely with the top management. The person needs to be an out-of-the box thinker and should be a strong believer and propagator of use of open technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with internal product owners to understand the target audience and their motivations, generate the product enhancement, development ideas and requirements docs.

Perform steps required to create analysis-ready data sets.
Perform regular data analysis to demystify, assess readership, content gap, trends and performances.
Extracting valuable insight from our data and generating analysis that drives user retention and conversion.
Build a visualization tool that allows internal users to interactively explore the data and insights.
Respond to ad-hoc report and analysis requests from other teams as needed.
Take all data driven features to fruition by working closely with the product development teams.
Be the bridge in between organization and other data-for-good communities.

Required skills

Bachelors in Computer Science, Statistics, Market Research, Operational Research, or related quantitative discipline.
2-4 years of experience in the industry
Experience working with data and analytics.
Good technical background with some hands-on experience with Python/R, relational databases (PostgreSQL) to perform data analysis.
Ability to interpret findings through data visualization and delivery of presentations to both internal and external stakeholders.
Expertise with Google Analytics and common Data Visualization platforms like Tableau, Apache Superset, Google DataStudio etc.
Strong analytical thought process, ability to extract data and transform it into valuable, actionable insight.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Experience working with non-profits.
Experience with Machine Learning.

Location:

This is a full time position in our Bangalore office.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Data Analyst- Storyweaver’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Quality Assurance Engineer (StoryWeaver)

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer for Storyweaver

This role involves testing and support to ensure end-to-end quality assurance of the StoryWeaver platform. There will be significant opportunities for communication with Business and Technical teams to further develop, nurture and scale a world-class digital platform that is redefining the way reading resources can be created and distributed globally. In a 2-year time-frame, the project outcomes are expected to scale by 10x and this position will play an important role in helping the organization meet this objective.

Key Responsibilities:

Work in close coordination with functional team to articulate and document test cases thoroughly to ensure adequate coverage of requirements.
Conduct User Acceptance Testing and Live testing on the Story Weaver platform to identify and report bugs to the Technical Team.
Work closely with technical team to track reported bugs to closure in order to regressively maintain the quality of the Story Weaver platform.
Provide support for coordinating the User related requests with the Technical team.

Required skills

4-6 years of experience in software quality assurance and manual testing of mobile and web-based applications
Must have excellent analytical skills to identify bugs and issues within the software before they occur in real user environment.
Experience working in a SCRUM agile environment.
Excellent analytical skills to understand business requirements and articulate test scenarios and conduct manual testing for mobile and web-based applications
Good understanding of testing practices for Web applications.
Good understanding of issues surrounding multiple device and browser compatibility.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Experience working with non-profits
BE/BTech/MSc/MCA degree in Computer Science or related disciplines will be a plus

Location:

This is a full-time position in our Bangalore office.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Quality Assurance Engineer- Storyweaver’ in the subject line to [email protected]

ERP Manager (Delhi)

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for an ERP Manager
An ERP Manager must have the ability to exercise overall day-to-day control of projects and the resources of the program, balancing the needs for program success with the skills and capabilities of the staff. He should also be a good communicator and must interact regularly and comfortably across various departments — from individual to the ERP Management Team level.

The ERP Manager is responsible for the development of an effective planning process, for the creation of an integrated project schedule that encompasses all aspects for the ERP Program and for the actual execution in conformance to plans and the continuing update and adjustment of plans and execution to fit changing circumstances.

Key Responsibilities:

Develops, plans, and implements the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Determines the scope of the project.
Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities and monitors progress for the ERP system.
Evaluates and recommends changes to current and future ERP system requirements to meet organizational needs.
Generates MIS /dashboards from ERP for top management on a periodic basis
Leads the implementation of new organizational processes aligned with ERP configuration.

Required skills

BE/B.Tech or MCA in Computer Science
3-5 years of experience as an individual contributor
Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
Extensive knowledge of department processes.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Enthusiastic, committed and meets deadlines consistently
Self-starter with excellent people skills

Location:
This is a fulltime position in our Delhi office.

Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:
Email your resume with ‘ERP Manager’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Graphic Designer (StoryWeaver)

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Graphic Designer for StoryWeaver

We are looking for a Graphic Designer for the design and layout of online and offline marketing collateral

Key Responsibilities:

Design and layout of all marketing collateral (online and offline) for StoryWeaver
Ideation of impactful marketing campaigns
Working closely with the rest of the Communications team to develop and create engaging marketing content
Responsibility for the look and feel of all outbound communication for StoryWeaver
Staying up-to-date with current technologies and trends in video production, social media, design tools and applications

Required skills

4-6 years’ work experience
Good communication skills
GIF, video, and editing skills, knowledge of the Adobe suite
Project management, ability to work with timelines
Eye for detail

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Prior experience in children’s book publishing or the social sector will be an advantage.

Location:

This is a full-time position is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Graphic Designer – StoryWeaver’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Studio Manager (Delhi)

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Studio Manager
Today, Pratham Books creates books suited to both print and digital mediums in multiple languages. We are looking for a Studio Manager you will be driving the management of a busy studio that can change from a quiet environment to one full of freelancers and multiple projects all running at the same time. Your job will be to manage the studio and production schedules as well as the day to day administrative responsibilities of running the studio of a reputed publishing house.

This is a job that requires attention to detail, organization and time management. Clear communication and multitasking skills are a must. We require an individual who is motivated, knows how to manage the requirements of book production that can require multiple cycles of reviews and adaptations for different platforms. Ability to prioritize workload to manage the studio schedule within the budgetary requirements.

You will work closely with the Editorial team to ensure timely delivery of all aspects of production for print and digital books – from layouts to pagination, optimizing image quality and proofreading to readying artworks, uploading digital books and QC (quality checking).

Key Responsibilities:

Project management of print, digital media and selected web projects, including setting and managing budgets and schedules/deliverables
Good project planning and execution skills
Strong time and budget planning skills.
Establish the caliber of design and maintain high standards of production on allocated print, digital media and web production
Collaborating with other units in the Publishing division in developing standards for hardcover print, online and audio-visual outputs
Work cross-organizationally, bringing together the various requirements of authoring, web, video, photographic and editorial teams and marketing and supporter relations
Review manuscripts for structural consistency and clarity; supervise coding and transmittal for layout
Transmit and review corrections on composed pages
Discussing and advising in-house authors and appropriate medium, format and style of print and selected digital media
Quality control, including approving print jobs on press when necessary
Creating and managing print production schedules and examining finished samples and approving quality before delivery
Reviewing, negotiating and approving final invoices for payment
Maintain awareness of new and emerging software and tools
Any other work assigned from time to time to meet the technical needs of the organization

Required skills

Bachelor Degree in education / Business Administration/ social sciences or equivalent
Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in developing good quality children’s educational/learning material like storybooks, textbooks etc.
In-depth understanding of the role of supplementary materials on reading skills and habits of children

Nice to have but not mandatory:

An interest in book publishing and children’s books
Social sector experience

Location:
This is a full-time position is based out of Delhi

Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:
Email your resume with Studio Manager in the subject line to [email protected]

Assistant Manager (Partnerships)

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager- Partnerships

In the last few years, we have increased our impact by investing deeply in technology-based initiatives to further our mission the end goal been reaching out to more organisations, more classrooms and many more children across the country. We are now looking to expand our Partnerships Team to make our impact wider and are on a lookout for a passionate individual based out of our Bangalore office.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager who can forge strategic partnerships to facilitate the use of StoryWeaver’s digital resources with organisations that have programs which promote reading and learning among children, specifically in the South and West of India.

The Asst. Manager will be responsible for strategizing and executing plans to increase the user base of StoryWeaver and also provide the necessary training and support to the partner network and work closely with internal stakeholders

Key Responsibilities:

New Partnerships:

Identify potential partner organisations and strategize, design and execute plans to onboard them as StoryWeaver partners.
Build and nurture networks of partners working in the field of Education/ with Children / Ed-Tech.
Create and execute robust work plans for achieving monthly, quarterly and annual goals including specific targets.
Help build strategy for the function, contribute in new ideas for both the function and platform.

Partner Relations:

Identify and engage in-depth with organisations to understand their program and impact and provide training and support to the partner .
Maintain documentation for the various processes under the Partnerships function and to help with research and documentation for impact assessment.
Provide information and feedback to the internal team based on partner feedback and essentially be a bridge between the internal and external stakeholders.
Enhance own knowledge about Language Development and the Importance of Reading to effectively engage with organisations.

Outreach and Training:

Design training modules on StoryWeaver tailored to the needs of organisations working in literacy/education.
Organise and facilitate workshops on Reading with StoryWeaver with different partner organisations across the country.
The role involves regular travel to other cities and towns within India.

Required skills

3 to 5 years work experience in Sales, Marketing, Outreach, Partnerships, or related areas.
Experience in a programmatic function in the education sector and/or direct experience working with teachers and/or in classrooms.
Training skills: Training is a large part of the role and you need to be both skilled and comfortable with addressing a large audience and training them.
Fluency in Hindi and a couple of south-Indian languages.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Ability to network and make connections
Interest in books, education and publishing.

Location:
This is a full-time position is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:
Email your resume with Assistant Manager Partnerships- South and West in the subject line to [email protected]. Also send us a short paragraph on why you think you are suitable for the position.

*Please note there will be a Pre-Work assignment once your resume gets shortlisted.

Graphic Designer

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Graphic Designer

We are looking for a Graphic Designer for design and layout of children’s picture books for digital and print.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and layout of children’s picture books for digital and print.
Adapting the original design files (in print) and converting it into sizes and designs that are suitable for StoryWeaver – Pratham Books’ digital story platform.
Working closely with our Content Team to create and adapt content for digital and print mediums.
Working closely with the production team for the first print run of the books.

Required skills

Minimum one to three years of experience in print and digital graphic design.
A mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) and a grasp of the production process for both print and web.
Strong graphic design skills and an interest in book layouts.
Ability to work quickly and accurately on design files.
Understanding of typography, composition, layout, color, image formats and impactful design along with a keen sense of visualization.
Meticulous attention to design detail and quality.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Interest in book publishing; familiarity with children’s book publishing a plus

Location:

This is a full-time position is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with link to your portfolio with Graphic Designer in the subject line to [email protected]

Graphic Designer - Pratham Books

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Graphic Designer

We are looking for a Graphic Designer for design and layout of children’s picture books for digital and print.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and layout of children’s picture books for digital and print.
Adapting the original design files (in print) and converting it into sizes and designs that are suitable for StoryWeaver – Pratham Books’ digital story platform.
Working closely with our Content Team to create and adapt content for digital and print mediums.
Working closely with the production team for the first print run of the books.

Required skills

Minimum one to three years of experience in print and digital graphic design.
A mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) and a grasp of the production process for both print and web.
Strong graphic design skills and an interest in book layouts.
Ability to work quickly and accurately on design files.
Understanding of typography, composition, layout, color, image formats and impactful design along with a keen sense of visualization.
Meticulous attention to design detail and quality.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Interest in book publishing; familiarity with children’s book publishing a plus

Location:

This is a full-time position is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with link to your portfolio with Graphic Designer in the subject line to [email protected]

Social Media Manager, Pratham Books

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Social Media Manager for Pratham Books

The role involves developing and implementing strategic engagement initiatives by building and sustaining relationships with multiple stakeholders, and advocating the brand across a variety of social networks.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for all social media for Pratham Books handles.
Incorporating online tools and networking to create relationships and ultimately build the company’s brand, both online and off.
Distributing the brand’s content across a variety of different social networks.
Identifying and building lasting relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders from non-profits, community groups, authors, illustrators, publishers, children, parents, etc.
Supporting Pratham Books’ properties like Donate-a-Book.
Using Analytics and other measurement tools to provide reports on metrics, and continually find ways to improve on those metrics through testing and new initiatives.

Required skills

2-3 years of experience in social media management.
Familiar with latest technology, trends and analytics in Social Media.

Nice to have but not mandatory:
Previous experience in Sales/ Marketing/ Public Relations

Location:
This is a full time position in our Bangalore office.

Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Senior Brand Manager

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Senior Brand Manager

We are looking for a Senior Brand Manager to develop, plan and manage marketing activities with various departments and stakeholders so as to enhance the Pratham Books brand. They will oversee all operational requirements with the team. We are looking for someone who has an understanding of what children need to read as well as Indian milieu, being up to date with new trends and effective ways of brand building and media coverage. The person will also need to identify and tap opportunities for brand building and improvise constantly.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and present our brand memorably.
Build thought leadership in the area of reading/ literacy and innovation.
Lead strategy and communication for digital sales channels like the Pratham Books e-store and third-party platforms like Amazon and Flipkart.
Communicate and connect with multiple stakeholders – external, like authors, illustrators, publishers, children, parents, schools, other non-profits, social enterprises and governments; as well as internal, meaning function heads.
Effectively explore new media avenues and collaborations to achieve brand goals.
Plan and execute research projects.
Plan and execute marketing campaigns for Pratham Books as well as sub-brands like Donate-a-Book.
Enhance brand’s offline presence at onground events through marketing collaterals and activation.
Develop and maintain media relations.

Required skills

8-10 years’ work experience
Good writing and people skills
Project Management
Eye for detail

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Prior experience in children’s book publishing or the social sector will be an advantage.

Location:

This is a full-time position is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with Senior Brand Manager in the subject line to [email protected]

Studio Manager

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Studio Manager

Today, Pratham Books creates books suited to both print and digital mediums in multiple languages. We are looking for a Studio Manager you will be driving the management of a busy studio that can change from a quiet environment to one full of freelancers and multiple projects all running at the same time. Your job will be to manage the studio and production schedules as well as the day to day administrative responsibilities of running the studio of a reputed publishing house.

This is a job that requires attention to detail, organisation and time management. Clear communication and multitasking skills are a must. We require an individual who is motivated, knows how to manage the requirements of book production that can require multiple cycles of reviews and adaptations for different platforms. Ability to prioritize workload to manage the studio schedule within the budgetary requirements.

You will work closely with the Editorial team to ensure timely delivery of all aspects of production for print and digital books – from layouts to pagination, optimizing image quality and proofreading to readying artworks, uploading digital books and QC (quality checking).

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate with editorial and language groups to create the final files for production of both print and digital formats of our books
Upload the digital books on StoryWeaver
Prioritize and manage timely output
Supervise the design and production team
Develop and follow work procedures, establish quality standards and be responsible for releasing the final files
Schedule daily studio workload, coordinate approvals from different teams, manage version control etc
Train and monitor studio staff in all relevant skill areas.
Liaison with cross functional teams
Maintain an efficient archiving system
Maintain accurate records of work in progress for billing

Required skills

Experience of working within a creative agency / publishing house
A working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Experience in leading a mid-size team consisting of layout artists, DTP, Photoshop and artwork people
References to previous work

Nice to have but not mandatory:

An interest in book publishing and children’s books
Social sector experience

Location:

This is a full-time position is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with Studio Manager in the subject line to [email protected]

Junior Graphic Designer, Marcom

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Junior Graphic Designer

We are looking for a Junior Graphic Designer for design and layout of online and offline marketing collateral.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and layout of all marketing collateral (online and offline) for Pratham Books, and its sub-brands, StoryWeaver, and Donate-a-Book.
Ideation of impactful marketing campaigns.
Working closely with the rest of the Marcom team to develop and create engaging marketing content.
Responsibility for the look and feel of all outbound communication from the brands.

Required skills

4-6 years’ work experience.
Good communication skills.
GIF, video, and editing skills will be an advantage.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Prior experience in children’s book publishing or the social sector will be an advantage.

Location:

This is a full-time position is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with Junior Graphic Designer in the subject line to [email protected]

Social Media Manager, StoryWeaver

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Social Media Manager for Storyweaver
The role involves developing and implementing strategic engagement initiatives by building and sustaining relationships with multiple stakeholders, and advocating the brand across a variety of social networks

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for all social media for StoryWeaver handles.
Incorporating online tools and networking to create relationships and ultimately build the company’s brand, both online and off.
Distributing the brand’s content across a variety of different social networks.
Identifying and building lasting relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders from non-profits, community groups, authors, illustrators, publishers, children, parents, etc.
Using Analytics and other measurement tools to provide reports on metrics, and continually find ways to improve on those metrics through testing and new initiatives.

Required skills

2-3 years of experience in social media management.
Familiar with latest technology, trends and analytics in Social Media.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Previous experience in Sales/ Marketing/ Public Relations

Location:
This is a full-time position and is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Assistant Manager, Fund Raising

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager- Fundraising

Pratham Books currently has multiple projects which are supported by various donors. We are looking to add another member to our fundraising team. The team is responsible for raising funds using various resources and build sustainable relationship with the donors by managing programs that utilize funds donated.

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate person who is high on initiative. The person will work closely with the Senior Manager-Fundraising and will have to co-ordinate with geographically distributed teams. Frequent travel to differently located donors involved – local and sometimes out of Bangalore

Key Responsibilities:
Own and manage critical pieces of the fundraising process, which includes the following:

- Help plan and strategize and independently execute yearly fundraising goals
- Generate a database of qualified leads via CSR programs, websites and referrals
- Research and own the knowledge base of potential donors.
- Identify opportunities for fundraising in education space via awards and grants
- Manage, create and expand corporate or employee giving opportunities for the organization.
- Strategically engage current donors in peer‐prospect identification, visits, and closings.
- Rapport building and relationship with existing donors
- Managing volunteering engagements with existing donor
- Promote and scale fundraising campaigns from time to time, like direct mailers
- Help draft grant proposals and fill them online.
- Fundraising opportunities to be identified and executed for our crowdfunding platform www.donateabook.org.in

Required skills

More than 2 years of experience in Fundraising, Marketing and Sales.
Self-starter, enthusiastic and passionate about the cause.
Should have excellent communication (written and oral) and people skills.
Committed and meet deadlines consistently
Willingness to travel and meet donors within and outside Bangalore

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Previous experience of working in a not for profit organization in the area of donor relations will be a bonus.

Location:
This is a fulltime position in our Bangalore office.

Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:
Email your resume with ‘Assitant Manager- Fundraising and Donor Relations’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Database Manager and Data Analyst

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Database Manager cum Data Analyst
This position will work closely with the StoryWeaver Product team to support the operations of StoryWeaver. The role would involve multiple fold activities under the headings: DBA and Data analyst, Project Management support cum Tester

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with the internal teams and external teams of SW
SW DB related activities: PostgresSQL reports generation, tuning of DB queries, analysis of data reports and Insight generation.
SW Testing activities: Understand and perform manual acceptance testing of SW for the features getting delivered from Partners. Drive closure of observations between internal and external teams. Expected to learn and pick up Automation framework involved in SW
Support the Tech team in reporting, documentation and other ad-hoc activities that might come up based on demand

Required skills

Proven experience as a Project management activity
Proven experience in Data base related activities and Data analyst role
Excellent organization skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
4-6 years of IT field experience

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Experience working with non-profits
Computer Science background

Location:
This is a full-time position for 1 year and is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:
Email your resume with DBA and Data Analyst in the subject line to [email protected]

Assistant Editor, StoryWeaver

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for an Assistant Editor for Storyweaver

StoryWeaver is looking for a creative person to take on the work of an assistant editor. The position involves, editing chosen manuscripts, maintaining quality on the platform and working with the team to improve StoryWeaver. The position requires an interest in children’s literature and digital publishing.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with graphic designer to adapt content for StoryWeaver
Work with the StoryWeaver team to maintain quality on the platform
Tag stories and images before uploading on StoryWeaver
Coordinate with the administrative team for documentation, records and payments
Work with the team to identify opportunities to bring more stories onto StoryWeaver
Maintain and document day-to-day editorial assignments

Required skills

Excellent communication skills in English
At least 3-4 years in an editorial position
Degree in Literature/Journalism/Mass Communication/Media /Language
Visualise and engage creatively with the design team
Copy-editing
Multitasking
Team work
Work with tight deadlines

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Candidates who have worked in children’s publishing or with children.

Location:

This is a full-time position and is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume and sample of work with Assistant Editor- Storyweaver in the subject line to [email protected]

Assistant Sales Manager(s)

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for TWO Assistant Sales Managers!

We are looking for someone responsible for Sales and Distribution of Pratham Books offerings across India. They need to finalize sales plan for the region and strategy to be adopted and setting targets for number of visits to be made monthly/quarterly to institutions, govt bodies, schools, corporates to achieve sales target. Deciding type of events and frequency of organizing workshops/events. The candidate needs to work independently with geographically distributed teams as well as frequently coordinate with sales head. The role will involve frequent travel for 8-10 days/month

Key Responsibilities:

Maintaining and increasing the sales.
Collecting customer feedback and market research.
Focus on business development from new geographies.
Build and sustain partnerships with institutions, corporates, NGOs and schools
Compiling and analyzing sales figures.
Make recommendations on product enhancements for improved sales potential
Design or contribute to branding and marketing programs
Keeping up to date with products and competitors.
Assisting the sales manager to achieve the designated sales target.
Conduct events to create awareness for PB products. through events like story telling sessions, about StoryWeaver through workshops, organising book fairs etc
Perform and handle infra structural/operational tasks like quotations, follow ups for payments etc..

Required skills

Have 2-4 years of experience in sales/business development preferably in a publishing/book distribution house
Have basic computer skills – Word, XL, PPT
Persuasion and negotiation
Customer sensitivity
Interpersonal skills
Planning and commitment to meet deadlines consistently

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Knowledge about Children’s books and its market outreach
Have a good working knowledge of English and Hindi.
Knowledge of Kannada, Tamil would be a bonus for candidates applying to the South.

Location:
This is a full time position. One position is in our Delhi office and the other is in our Bangalore office.

Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:
Email your resume with ‘Assistant Sales Manager- North’ or ‘Assistant Sales Manager- South’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Project Manager, Storyweaver

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Project Manager

This position will work closely with the StoryWeaver Product team to support the operations of StoryWeaver. The role would involve project co-ordination, anchoring product enhancements, nurturing on ground relationships and support reporting and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with the internal teams to implement StoryWeaver’s operational plans
Project level support and coordination across various teams to ensure timely completion of project deliverables
Track and monitor user trends and usage data to drive future product enhancements
Anchor product enhancements through user research, requirement analysis, design and communication briefs to tech implementation
Support the core team in reporting, documentation, campaign processes
Drive on ground testing beds for key features and partner engagement

Required skills

Proven experience as a Project manager

Excellent organization skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Sophisticated ICT skills
Willing to travel to all project locations
2-4 years of experience

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Experience working with non-profits
Masters in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field would be a plus

Location:

This is a full-time position and is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Library Grant Manager

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We are looking for a Library Grants Manager

Pratham Books currently has multiple projects which are supported by various donors, for content development and distribution of libraries. The role would involve the following: – managing the various library grants end-to-end, from call outs to beneficiaries, identification of beneficiaries, supporting the distribution, and collating feedback & documentation for each grant.

Key Responsibilities:

Anchor distribution of books and libraries for grant-based commitments
Setting up and following a set timeline for the grant distribution starting with identifying new and unique channels for call outs ending with feedback and visits of our library sites.
Streamline processes to identify beneficiaries of classroom libraries, aligned with the requirements of the donors.
Maintain a current and usable database of applicants
Coordinate with warehouse and CRM teams to ensure timely dispatch of the libraries.
Coordinate with CSR teams and volunteer teams at donor organisations during the distribution process
Collate feedback from beneficiaries through emails, calls and visits, and document the same through a report for each grant.
Support the project teams working with beneficiaries of the library grants for research, promotions etc.

Required skills

Have 3-5 years of experience
Have basic computer skills – Word, XL, PPT
Self-starters, enthusiastic and have good people skills
Committed and meet deadlines consistently

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Have a good working knowledge of English and Hindi. Knowledge of Kannada, Tamil would be a bonus.

Location:

This is a fulltime position in our Bangalore or Delhi office.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Library Grants Manager’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Communication Manager, StoryWeaver

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Communication Manager for Storyweaver

The role involves developing and implementing strategic engagement initiatives by advocating the brand and building relationships across a variety of social networks, as well as being responsible for documentation, marketing communications and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for all the social media handles for StoryWeaver
- Design and implement social media strategy to align with brand goals
- Generate, edit, publish and share engaging content daily across all social media handles ( F/B, Youtube, Instagram, Twitter, Blog etc)
- Manage and liaison with the Digital Marketing Agency.
- Using Analytics and other measurement tools to provide reports on metrics, and continually find ways to improve on those metrics through testing and new initiatives.
- Identifying and building lasting relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders from non-profits, authors, illustrators, publishers, global translator communities, social enterprises, educators, parents, etc
- Stay up-to-date with current technologies and trends in social media, design tools and applications
Responsible for all brand communications for StoryWeaver
- Meet with internal stakeholders to determine brand objectives, strategies and yearly marketing calendar. Suggest and implement campaigns/contests/ events to develop brand awareness, increase external stakeholder engagement, promote new features, new content etc
- Responsible for all communication and content updation on the StoryWeaver website
- Communicate with followers, respond to queries in a timely manner by working closely with cross functional teams
- Manage internal communications ( newsletters etc.) and
- Work closely with the cross functional teams on newsletters, reports, press releases, award and grant applications

Required skills

4-8 years of experience in marketing and social media management.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Previous experience in Social Media / Communications/ Public Relations

Location:

This is a full time position in our Bangalore office.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Communication Manager- Storyweaver’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Assistant Project Manager, StoryWeaver

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager- Storyweaver

This position will work closely with the StoryWeaver content team to support the expansion of StoryWeaver’s global language content footprint. The role would involve identifying and nurturing partner relationships for content in languages, supporting core team to maximise partner engagement and support reporting and documentation. Must be someone who has the ability to network and make connections and is up to date with tech and social media trends. They also need to build strong relationships remotely. As nurturing language communities is a key focus area, a love for languages will help in bringing passion and commitment.

Key Responsibilities

Project level support and coordination across various stakeholders to ensure timely completion of project deliverables.
Identify and nurture partnership networks for language content.
Support the core team in follow up on contracts, reporting, documentation and campaign processes.
Support and facilitate translation workshops for scaling quality language resources on the platform.
Work closely with the internal teams to implement StoryWeaver’s language goals.
Help with research and documentation for impact assessment from content partner orgs.
Contribute new ideas for both the function and platform.
Support platform feature enhancements through testing.

Required skills

Proven experience as a Project manager
Ability to network and make connections
Excellent organization skills
Familiar with latest technology, trends in Social Media.
Excellent communication skills in English and any other Indian language
Willingness to travel to all project locations
1-2 years of experience

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Interest in languages, communities, books and education
Social sector experience
Fluency in the 2-3 languages

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with Assistant Project Manager- Storyweaver in the subject line to [email protected]

Assistant Manager, Partnerships

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager- Partnerships

In the last few years, we have increased our impact by investing deeply in technology-based initiatives to further our mission the end goal been reaching out to more organisations, more classrooms and many more children across the country. We are now looking to expand our Partnerships Team to make our impact wider and are on a lookout for a passionate individual based out of our Bangalore office.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager who can forge strategic partnerships to facilitate the use of StoryWeaver’s digital resources with organizations that have programs which promote reading and learning among children, specifically in the South and West of India.

The Asst. Manager will be responsible for strategizing and executing plans to increase the user base of StoryWeaver and also provide the necessary training and support to the partner network and work closely with internal stakeholders

Key Responsibilities:

Identify potential partner organisations and strategize, design and execute plans to onboard them as StoryWeaver partners.
Identify and engage in-depth with organizations to understand their program and impact and provide training and support to the partner .
Organize and facilitate workshops on Reading with StoryWeaver with different partner organisations.
Maintain documentation for the various processes under the Partnerships function.
Create and execute robust work plans for achieving monthly, quarterly and annual goals including specific targets.
Build and nurture networks of partners working in the field of Education/ with Children / Ed-Tech.
Provide information and feedback to the internal team based on partner feedback and essentially be a bridge between the internal and external stakeholders
Help with research and documentation for impact assessment
Help build strategy for the function, contribute in new ideas for both the function and platform.
Constantly build their own knowledge about Language Development and the Importance of Reading to effectively engage with organizations.
This role will involve travel to other cities and towns within India.

Required skills

A Post Graduate Degree preferably in Marketing and Management
3 to 5 years work experience in Sales, Marketing, Outreach, Partnerships or related areas.
Experience in a programmatic function in the Education center and/or direct experience in classrooms.
Training skills and comfort : Training is a large part of the role and you need to be both skilled and comfortable with addressing a large audience and training them.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Ability to network and make connections
Interest in books, education and publishing.

Location:

This is a full-time position is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Please include a short paragraph in your email on why you think you are suitable for the position.

*Please note there will be a Pre Work once your resume gets shortlisted.

ERP Manager

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for an ERP Manager

An ERP Manager must have the ability to exercise overall day-to-day control of projects and the resources of the program, balancing the needs for program success with the skills and capabilities of the staff. He should also be a good communicator and must interact regularly and comfortably across various departments — from individual to the ERP Management Team level.

The ERP Manager is responsible for the development of an effective planning process, for the creation of an integrated project schedule that encompasses all aspects for the ERP Program and for the actual execution in conformance to plans and the continuing update and adjustment of plans and execution to fit changing circumstances.

Key Responsibilities:

Develops, plans, and implements the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Determines scope of the project.
Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities and monitors progress for the ERP system.
Evaluates and recommends changes to current and future ERP system requirements to meet organizational needs.
Generates MIS /dashboards from ERP for top management on periodic basis
Leads the implementation of new organizational processes aligned with ERP configuration.

Required skills

BE/B.Tech or MCA in Computer Science
3-5 years of experience as an individual contributor
Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
Extensive knowledge of department processes.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Enthusiastic, committed and meets deadlines consistently
Self-starter with excellent people skills

Location:

This is a fulltime position in our Delhi office.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Assistant Art Director, Content

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Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India.

In 14 years, we have published over 3,000 books and distributed over 14 million copies of our storybooks and 16 million story cards. In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, our digital platform that hosts stories in 60 languages. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

Job Description

Today, Pratham Books creates books suited to both print and digital mediums in multiple languages. We are looking for an Assistant Art Director to help us create visually appealing picture books with a strong understanding of how each of these mediums work.

As an Assistant Art Director, you will be responsible for the design and production of books created for both print and digital. As most of our titles are migrated to StoryWeaver, we are looking for someone who is tech-savvy and eager to find ways of minimising loss between print and digital book design. This will require you to work closely with our editorial team and external content creators we collaborate with (illustrators, consultant art directors). The candidate needs to have excellent graphic design skills and experience in print production.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with freelance illustrators and consultant art-directors to create visually-appealing books keeping in mind print and digital requirements

Ensure that books are completed within required timelines for both print and digital mediums
Art direct 10 books a year by working directly with illustrators
Find innovative ways of reducing losses when a book is adapted from print to digital, or vice versa
Ensure highest quality of print books
Work closely with the editorial team to create stories with rich, diverse and nuanced visual narratives
Bring in expertise of typography, keeping in mind multilingual content

Required skills

4-5 years of experience in Graphic Design
Strong understanding of print production and typography
Strong communication skills
Expertise in Photoshop, InDesign
Ability to multi-task
Be a team player

Nice to have but not mandatory:

An interest in illustration and book publishing
Knowledge of children’s books

Location: This is a full-time position is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Will commensurate with experience.

We are looking for a passionate individual who wants to be part of a team that is creating a new model in multilingual publishing to address the scarcity of books for children in need.

Senior Manager, Fundraising and Donor Relations

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Senior Manager- Fundraising and Donor Relations

Pratham Books currently has multiple projects which are supported by various donors. We are looking for a someone who will raise funds using various resources and build sustainable relationship with the donors by managing programs that utilize funds donated. The person recruited will be responsible for all decisions on fund raising and initiatives and donor management. They will have to co-ordinate with geographically distributed teams. Frequent travel to differently located donors involved – local and sometimes out of Bangalore

Key Responsibilities:

Own end to end process of fundraising, which includes the following

- Planning and strategizing yearly fundraising goals
- Rapport building and relationship with existing donors
- Establish a strategic and systematic focus on closing multi‐year commitments with potential leads and donors (Corporate, foundations, HNIs etc)
- Identifying opportunities for fundraising in education space via awards and grants
- Generating a database of qualified leads via CSR programs, websites and referrals
- Manage volunteering engagements with existing donor
- Promote and scale fundraising campaigns from time to time, like direct mailers

Strategically engage current donors in peer‐prospect identification, visits, and closings.
Routinely network with corporate executives, NGOs and interact with HNIs for fundraising purpose.

-Manage, create and expand corporate or employee giving opportunities for the organization

-Bottom line accountability for our crowdfunding platform www.donateabook.org.in

Required skills

More than 7 years of experience in Fundraising and Donor Relations
Self-starters, enthusiastic and have good people skills
Committed and meet deadlines consistently
Willingness to travel and meet donors within and outside Bangalore

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Previous experience of working in a not for profit organisation in the area of donor relations will be a bonus

Location:

This is a full time position in our Bangalore office.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Editor

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

At Pratham Books, we are shaping a new, innovative approach to multilingual publishing because we believe that every child needs good books to read in a language of their choice.

As the stories on are travelling further, we need more hands on board!

Currently, we’re looking for a full-time, Editor to join our team in Bangalore or Delhi.

Job description

Required Skill-set

Editing skills
Keen visual sense
Ability to create picture books by working closely with Illustrators and editors
Ability to multitask and be team leader
Engage and bring on board fresh writing talent
Ability to meet tight deadlines

Desirable

Degree in Literature/Journalism/Mass Communication/Media /Language
An interest in science and technology

Experience

At least 8-10 years in an editorial position would be good. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in children’s publishing or with children.

Location

This is a full-time position, in our Bangalore or Delhi office.

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Assistant Editor, Content

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for an Assistant Editor

Pratham Books is looking for a creative person to take on the work of an assistant editor. The position involves reading and review of new manuscripts, editing chosen manuscripts, managing the workflow with authors, designers and illustrators, working with the translation and design team, proofing copy at the layout and print stage, writing copy for blurbs, catalogues and promotional events. The assistant will have to be involved in making the books ready for print and also adapting it for digital media (StoryWeaver, audio-visual, etc). The assistant editor will also need to co-ordinate with the administrative team for documentation, records and payments. We expect this person to bring in new ideas to create interesting books in Indian languages for children, especially those children who may be first-generation school-goers. The position requires an interest in children’s literature and a creative understanding of child-friendly treatment of subjects.

Key Responsibilities:

Ability to evaluate and edit manuscripts
Excellent communication skills in English and any other Indian language
Ability to copy-edit
Sharp eyes to check copy
Ability to write copy for blurbs, catalogues and promotional material
Ability to maintain and document day-to- day editorial assignments
Ability to track work and co-ordinate with the administrative and translation team
Ability to multi-task and be team player
Basic computer skills

Required skills

At least 3-4 years in an editorial position would be good.
Degree in Literature/Journalism/Mass Communication/Media /Language
Ability to visualise and engage creatively with the design team

Nice to have but not mandatory:

An interest in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering and Math) subjects as the position involves creation of imaginative and fun STEM books
Candidates who have worked in children’s publishing or with children.

Location:

This is a full time position in our Bengaluru office.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Assistant Art Director, Content

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for an Assistant Art Director

Today, Pratham Books creates books suited to both print and digital mediums in multiple languages. We are looking for an Assistant Art Director to help us create visually appealing picture books with a strong understanding of how each of these mediums work.

As an Assistant Art Director, you will be responsible for the design and production of books created for both print and digital. As most of our titles are migrated to StoryWeaver, we are looking for someone who is tech-savvy and eager to find ways of minimising loss between print and digital book design. This will require you to work closely with our editorial team and external content creators we collaborate with (illustrators, consultant art directors). The candidate needs to have excellent graphic design skills and experience in print production.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with freelance illustrators and consultant art-directors to create visually-appealing books keeping in mind print and digital requirements

Ensure that books are completed within required timelines for both print and digital mediums
Art direct 10 books a year by working directly with illustrators
Find innovative ways of reducing losses when a book is adapted from print to digital, or vice versa
Ensure highest quality of print books
Work closely with the editorial team to create stories with rich, diverse and nuanced visual narratives
Bring in expertise of typography, keeping in mind multilingual content

Required skills

4-5 years of experience in Graphic Design
Strong understanding of print production and typography
Strong communication skills
Expertise in Photoshop, InDesign
Ability to multi-task
Be a team player

Nice to have but not mandatory:

An interest in illustration and book publishing
Knowledge of children’s books

Location:

This is a full-time position is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

We are looking for a passionate individual who wants to be part of a team that is creating a new model in multilingual publishing to address the scarcity of books for children in need.

UX Designer

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a UX Designer

We are looking for a passionate individual wanting to make a difference, one who believes that technology can be a powerful enabler in creating equitable access to resources. This role requires an individual contributor who can work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in a team environment and deliver the project in a timely manner within allocated resources and budgets

We’re looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who strongly believes in the power of a Good user experience. You will work closely with the internal teams and other Design partners. The person needs to be an out-of-the box thinker and should be a strong believer and propagator of use of open technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

UX designs for new features and enhancements on the platform
Translate concepts into user flows, mockups and prototypes (use cases) that lead to intuitive user experiences. (where the screen would fit in the current website flow)
Create Workflows, customer journey maps and designs for requirements provided by the Product Development team
Requirements Gathering/Internal Interviews for better understanding of features.
Take a user-centered design approach and rapidly test and iterate your designs.
Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.
Web Screen(browser based) and Mobile responsive
Prototyping
User testing and Documentation : testing the prototypes with key stakeholders, documenting the experience etc
Support content & marcom team on illustrations / designs on a need basis

Required skills

1-5 years of experience

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Knowledge about HTML and CSS

Location:

This is a full-time position for 2 years and is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Editor

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

At Pratham Books, we are shaping a new, innovative approach to multilingual publishing because we believe that every child needs good books to read in a language of their choice.

As the stories on are travelling further, we need more hands on board!

We are looking for an Editor

Key Responsibilities:

Ability to create picture books by working closely with Illustrators and editors
Ability to multitask and be team leader
Engage and bring on board fresh writing talent
Ability to meet tight deadlines
Ability to edit a diverse set of books with a keen visual sense

Required skills

At least 8-10 years in an editorial position would be good
Degree in Literature/Journalism/Mass Communication/Media /Language

Nice to have but not mandatory:

An interest in science and technology
Candidates who have worked in children’s publishing or with children.

Location:

This is a fulltime position in our Delhi or Bengaluru office.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Editor

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

At Pratham Books, we are shaping a new, innovative approach to multilingual publishing because we believe that every child needs good books to read in a language of their choice.

As the stories on are travelling further, we need more hands on board!

Currently, we’re looking for a full-time Editor to join our team in Bangalore or Delhi.

Required Skill-set

Editing skills
Keen visual sense
Ability to create picture books by working closely with Illustrators and editors
Ability to multitask and be team leader
Engage and bring on board fresh writing talent
Ability to meet tight deadlines

Desirable

Degree in Literature/Journalism/Mass Communication/Media /Language
An interest in science and technology

Experience

At least 8-10 years in an editorial position would be good. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in children’s publishing or with children.

Location

This is a full-time position, in our Bangalore or Delhi office.

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Budget for this position is 8-12 lakhs per annum

Please send your resume to [email protected] with ‘Editor- Content’ in the subject line of the email.

Assistant Art Director - Content

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Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India.

In 14 years, we have published over 3,000 books and distributed over 14 million copies of our storybooks and 16 million story cards. In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, our digital platform that hosts stories in 60 languages. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

Job Description

Today, Pratham Books creates books suited to both print and digital mediums in multiple languages. We are looking for an Assistant Art Director to help us create visually appealing picture books with a strong understanding of how each of these mediums work.

As an Assistant Art Director, you will be responsible for the design and production of books created for both print and digital. As most of our titles are migrated to StoryWeaver, we are looking for someone who is tech-savvy and eager to find ways of minimising loss between print and digital book design. This will require you to work closely with our editorial team and external content creators we collaborate with (illustrators, consultant art directors). The candidate needs to have excellent graphic design skills and experience in print production.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with freelance illustrators and consultant art-directors to create visually-appealing books keeping in mind print and digital requirements
Ensure that books are completed within required timelines for both print and digital mediums
Art direct 10 books a year by working directly with illustrators
Find innovative ways of reducing losses when a book is adapted from print to digital, or vice versa
Ensure highest quality of print books
Work closely with the editorial team to create stories with rich, diverse and nuanced visual narratives
Bring in expertise of typography, keeping in mind multilingual content

Required skills

4-5 years of experience in Graphic Design
Strong understanding of print production and typography
Strong communication skills
Expertise in Photoshop, InDesign
Ability to multi-task
Be a team player

Nice to have but not mandatory:

An interest in illustration and book publishing
Knowledge of children’s books

Location: This is a full-time position is based out of Bangalore

Compensation: Will commensurate with experience. Budget for this position is 5-6.5 lakhs per annum

We are looking for a passionate individual who wants to be part of a team that is creating a new model in multilingual publishing to address the scarcity of books for children in need.

Write to us:

Email your resume with Assistant Art Director in the subject line to [email protected]

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Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and has been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open up our content to the CC0 license. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. All the stories on the platform can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

Job Description:

Today, Pratham Books creates books suited to both print and digital mediums in multiple languages. We are looking for an Associate Art Director to help us create visually appealing picture books with a strong understanding of how each of these mediums work.

As an Associate Art Director, you will be responsible for the design and production of books created for both print and digital mediums. As most of our titles are migrated to StoryWeaver, we are looking for someone who is tech-savvy and eager to find ways of minimising loss between print and digital book design. This will require you to work closely with our editorial team and external content creators we collaborate with (illustrators, consultant art directors). The candidate needs to have excellent graphic design skills and experience in print production.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with freelance illustrators and consultant art directors to create visually-appealing books keeping in mind print and digital requirements.
Ensure that books are completed within the required timelines for print and digital mediums.
Art direct 10 books a year by working directly with illustrators.
Find innovative ways of reducing losses when a book is adapted from print to digital, or vice versa.
Ensure the highest quality of print books.
Work closely with the editorial team to create stories with rich, diverse and nuanced visual narratives.
Bring in the expertise of typography, keeping in mind multilingual content.

Required skills:

At least 4 years of experience in Graphic Design.
Strong understanding of print production and typography.
Strong communication skills.
Expertise in Photoshop and InDesign.
Ability to multitask.
Be a team player.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

An interest in illustration and book publishing.
Knowledge of children’s books.

Location: This is a full-time position based out of either Bangalore or Delhi.

*We would ideally, however, prefer that the candidate be based in Delhi with the rest of the team.

Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with experience. We are looking for a passionate individual who wants to be part of a team that is creating a new model in multilingual publishing to address the scarcity of books for children in need.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Associate Art Director’ in the subject line to [email protected].

About us:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful storybooks and has been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts books in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of storybooks in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The books can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

Our Programmes:

StoryWeaver has created the following educator-focused digital interventions:

Reading Programme – RP offers 144 beautifully illustrated multilingual age-appropriate storybooks that provide a rich reading experience to all children.

Foundational Literacy Programme- The FLP programme consists of 90 storybooks in Hindi and Marathi across six reading levels for Grades 1 to 3.

STEM Literacy Programme- Pratham Books’ StoryWeaver has created a comprehensive STEM literacy programme for Grades 1 to 5 in five languages.

We are looking for an Associate Partnerships Manager for Maharashtra to join our Partnerships Team.

Scope of Work/ Duties:

As Associate Partnerships Manager – Maharashtra, your core responsibilities with Pratham Books’ StoryWeaver will include the following:

Partnerships & Project Management

Partnerships building with State Education Departments, Ed Tech Companies, NGOs and CBOs in the state of Chhattisgarh, in addition to other states.
Identifying and bringing on board new Marathi language partners for the STEM, FLP and Reading Programmes.
Identify partnerships for platform (content and features) adoption at scale.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all operational questions about the project internally and externally.
Create and maintain detailed timelines/work plans for all project deliverables and key milestones.
Deliver project status updates to the internal team and stakeholders.
Support in preparing project launch, and weekly check-ins to identify and capture recommendations for future execution.
Prepare monthly project reports, an end project report on best practices, challenges, case stories etc.

Capacity Building

Facilitate the planning of capacity building/training of various stakeholders in the programme.
Support organising and completion of capacity building for stakeholders.
Support the team to prepare lesson plans and editable collateral.

Impact Documentation and Monitoring & Evaluation

Support in implementing the monitoring and evaluation of the projects operating within the Reading Programme, FLP and STEM programmes, developing and maintaining the MIS of the project/s.
Support the research agency to complete the baseline and endline evaluations and provide them with necessary support from the district functionaries.
Submit monthly reports on the programme implementation, reflecting achievements made, challenges and solutions for donor agency, and other key stakeholders.
Documenting project successes and learnings in the form of case studies, video stories and short films.

Eligibility:

Post Graduate degree in Social Work/Sociology/Education/Management or any other relevant discipline.
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience working with Government Education Departments.
Dynamic person with good communication skills and zeal to learn.
Should be fluent in writing and reading in English and Marathi.
Should be able to work on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Should be able to write reports and minutes of meetings.
Should be willing to travel within Maharashtra as the job requires extensive travel within the state.

Reporting:

The Associate Partnerships Manager, Maharashtra will report directly to the Senior Manager – Partnerships.

Duration of the engagement:

1 year (starting from September 20th, 2022).

Location: Pune

Compensation: The compensation offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experiences of the candidate.

How to Apply: Interested candidates can email their detailed CV by the 16th of September, 2022 to [email protected]. In the subject line, candidates must specify ‘Associate Partnerships Manager, Maharashtra’.

*Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be notified by us.

About Pratham Books:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and has been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital and launching StoryWeaver. StoryWeaver (www.storyweaver.org.in) aims at enabling book security at scale, by pioneering a new, inclusive approach to book creation and distribution. StoryWeaver provides open access to multilingual storybooks that can be read online, offline or downloaded and printed for non-digital environments. Easy-to-use tools enable further translation & versioning, so that the books can be customised for local requirements. In just five years, StoryWeaver has grown from providing 800 storybooks in 24 languages to 34,000 books in 296 languages.

StoryWeaver is being recognised as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Very early on, StoryWeaver was featured in the World Bank’s report on 20 innovative EdTech projects from around the world, and more recently was the recipient of the prestigious Library of Congress Literacy Award 2017 International Prize.

About the Project:

Develop a mother tongue-based reading programme in Ma Bari centres run by the Tribal Area Development Department in Rajasthan.
Vocabulary development in Vagadi via storybooks.
Provide foundational reading material in the form of Hindi storybooks.
Building capacities of TAD teachers and Coordinators to run the libraries on their own.
To provide supplementary support to tribal children to continue learning post the Covid-19 pandemic.

About the Job:

Below are listed the key tasks for the position of Consultant- Assistant Project Coordinator, Rajasthan at Pratham Books –

Ensure the optimal usage of storybooks and smooth functioning of the library intervention in all the three districts i.e., Dungarpur, Udaipur and Banswara in Rajasthan through monitoring visits and data collection.
Conduct regular monitoring visits to Ma Bari centres to ensure that the reading programme is functional.
Provide in-depth support and monitoring to select Ma Bari centres across three districts.
Supporting in conducting capacity-building workshops of teachers from both languages on effective use of libraries.
Supporting in capacity building of TAD (Tribal Area Department) Supervisors on monitoring and evaluation of this reading project through children/teacher recipients of book packs/library.
Assisting in capturing successful use cases towards the end of this project as a report.
Writing training reports and minutes as needed.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

Should be a graduate in Social Work or Sociology or any other relevant discipline.
Should have a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
Should be fluent in English and Hindi.
Should be able to work on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Should be able to write reports and minutes of meetings.
Should be willing to travel to all the field locations of the project in Rajasthan.
The selected candidate would be required to be stationed at district Dungarpur.

Compensation:

The compensation offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experiences of the candidate.

Appointment:

This is a project-based position. The person will be appointed for the project duration of three months. It may be further increased or decreased, depending upon the candidate’s performance and the organisation’s requirement.

How to Apply:

If interested, the candidate may email their detailed CV by 20th August 2022 to [email protected]. In the subject line, the candidate must specify ‘Consultant – Assistant Project Coordinator – Rajasthan’.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be notified by us.

About Pratham Books:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and has been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital and launching StoryWeaver. StoryWeaver (www.storyweaver.org.in) aims at enabling book security at scale, by pioneering a new, inclusive approach to book creation and distribution. StoryWeaver provides open access to multilingual storybooks that can be read online, offline or downloaded and printed for non-digital environments. Easy-to-use tools enable further translation & versioning, so that the books can be customised for local requirements. In just five years, StoryWeaver has grown from providing 800 storybooks in 24 languages to 34,000 books in 296 languages.

StoryWeaver is being recognised as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Very early on, StoryWeaver was featured in the World Bank’s report on 20 innovative EdTech projects from around the world, and more recently was the recipient of the prestigious Library of Congress Literacy Award 2017 International Prize.

About the Project:

Develop a mother tongue-based reading programme in Ma Bari centres run by the Tribal Area Development Department in Rajasthan.
Vocabulary development in Vagadi via storybooks.
Provide foundational reading material in the form of Hindi storybooks.
Building capacities of TAD teachers and Coordinators to run the libraries on their own.
To provide supplementary support to tribal children to continue learning post the Covid-19 pandemic.

About the Job:

Below are listed the key tasks for the position of Consultant Project Manager- Rajasthan at Pratham Books –

Execute a robust capacity-building programme for teachers and TAD supervisors to effectively use the classroom libraries and facilitate the use of home backpacks by children.
Design and implement a follow-up training programme for library mentors who will build system capacities to run libraries independently.
Ensure the distribution of Library User manuals to teachers across 150 Ma Bari centres.
Undertake documentation of case studies, impact and progress reports for the project.
Mentor and support the Assistant Project Manager to monitor the implementation of the library and reading interventions
Reading solutions for tribal children in three districts of Rajasthan i.e., Dungarpur, Udaipur and Banswara.
150 Ma Bari centres will get additional 40 books for the library for use with children and communities in these identified districts/blocks etc.
Ensure the timely execution of in-depth block level training of 150 teachers on effective use of a library and also guide the families receiving the home book backs on optimal use.
Identify and develop select Ma Bari centres as model libraries to showcase the impact of the project.
Capacity building of TAD (Tribal Area Department) supervisors on monitoring and evaluation of this reading project through children/teacher recipients of book packs/library.
Capturing successful use cases towards the end of this project as a report.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

Should be a Postgraduate in Social Work or Sociology or any other relevant discipline.
Should have a minimum of eight years of relevant work experience.
Should be fluent in English and Hindi.
Should be able to work on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Should be able to write reports and minutes of meetings.
Should be willing to travel to all the field locations of the project in Rajasthan.
The selected candidate would be required to be stationed at district Dungarpur.

Compensation:

The compensation offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experiences of the candidate.

Appointment:

This is a project-based position. The person will be appointed for the project duration of 3 months. It may be further increased or decreased, depending upon the candidate’s performance and the organisation’s requirement.

How to Apply:

If interested, the candidate may email their detailed CV by 20th August, 2022 to [email protected]. In the subject line, the candidate must specify ‘Consultant – Project Manager – Rajasthan’.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be notified by us.

About Us

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and has been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open up our content to the CC0 license. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. All the stories on the platform can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

Job Description:

Today, Pratham Books creates books suited to both print and digital mediums in multiple languages. We are looking for an Associate Art Director to help us create visually appealing picture books with a strong understanding of how each of these mediums works.

As an Associate Art Director, you will be responsible for the design and production of books created for both print and digital. As most of our titles are migrated to StoryWeaver, we are looking for someone who is tech-savvy and eager to find ways of minimising loss between print and digital book design. This will require you to work closely with our editorial team and external content creators we collaborate with (illustrators and consultant art directors). The candidate needs to have excellent graphic design skills and experience in print production.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with freelance illustrators and consultant art directors to create visually-appealing books keeping in mind print and digital requirements.

Ensure that books are completed within required timelines for both print and digital mediums.
Art direct 10 books a year by working directly with illustrators.
Find innovative ways of reducing losses when a book is adapted from print to digital, or vice versa.
Ensure the highest quality of print books.
Work closely with the editorial team to create stories with rich, diverse and nuanced visual narratives.
Bring in expertise in typography, keeping in mind multilingual content.

Required skills

At least 7 years of experience in Graphic Design
Strong understanding of print production and typography
Strong communication skills
Expertise in Photoshop, InDesign
Ability to multi-task
Be a team player

Nice to have but not mandatory:

An interest in illustration and book publishing
Knowledge of children’s books

Location: This is a full-time position based out of either Bangalore or Delhi.

*We would ideally, however, prefer that the candidate be based in Delhi with the rest of the team.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with experience. We are looking for a passionate individual who wants to be part of a team that is creating a new model in multilingual publishing to address the scarcity of books for children in need.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Associate Art Director’ in the subject line to [email protected].

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision. Today, Pratham Books creates books suited to both print and digital mediums in multiple languages.

We are looking for a Graphic Designer

We are looking for a Graphic Designer for the design and layout of children’s picture books for digital and print.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Design and layout of children’s picture books for digital and print.
Adapt the original design files (in print) and convert them into sizes and designs that are suitable for StoryWeaver – Pratham Books’ digital story platform.
Image resizing and uploading to the digital platform as per the required specifications.
Work closely with the Content team to create and adapt content for digital and print mediums.
Work closely with the Production team for the first print run of the books.

Required skills:

Minimum one to three years of experience in print and digital graphic design.
Advanced level use of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) and a grasp of the production process for both print and web.
Strong graphic designing skills and an interest in book layouts.
Ability to work quickly and accurately on design files.
Understanding of typography, composition, layout, colour, image formats and impactful design along with a keen sense of visualisation.
Meticulous attention to design detail and quality.

Preferred skills:

Interest in book publishing; familiarity with children’s book publishing is a plus.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with a link to your portfolio with ‘Graphic Designer – Language & Studio’ in the subject line to [email protected].

About us

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful storybooks and has been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, a digital platform that hosts books in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of storybooks in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The books can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

We are looking for Facilitators, Maharashtra – Language Learning Programme

Pratham Books, along with UNICEF and SCERT – Maharashtra is looking for facilitators for their Language Learning Programme (LLP). The programme includes providing children in Zilla Parishad schools with a book pack to foster foundational literacy and library kits for Zilla Parishad schools to develop a reading environment in the community in 6 Talukas-

Gadchiroli District: Aheri, Etapalli, Bhamragad; Nandurbar: Akkalkuwa, Taloda, Dhadgaon.

The Facilitator will be responsible for:

Strengthening the implementation of the Language Learning Programme (LLP).
Supporting summer reading programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

Getting familiar with the processes of the programme.
Travelling to different villages and clusters in the select Talukas (at least two per day).
Supporting teachers and staff with book packs and library kits.
Ensuring maximum reach of library kits, especially during vacations.
Monitoring usage and collection of data.
Identifying and propagating best practices.
Attending training as mandated by Pratham Books.

Requirements:

This is a limited duration internship
Preference will be given to B.Ed, D.Ed, Shikshan Mitras in the talukas.
The candidate has to be a resident of the taluka they are applying for.
Fluency in Marathi is required. Functional reading and writing skills in English will be a good add-on. Fluency in any of the regional languages spoken in the regions is desirable.

Duration of the engagement: 3 months (starting from May 5th, 2022)

No. of Positions: 09

Reporting: The candidate will be primarily reporting to the Pratham Books staff, and also to the UNICEF and SCERT representatives in the state.

Pratham Books and UNICEF: for day-to-day tasks
Block Education Officer: for updates on the progression of the project

Compensation:

The compensation will be milestone-based, paid on the basis of bi-monthly reports submitted by the candidate. The scale will be decided as per the qualifications of the applicant.

Write to us:

Interested candidates can send their resume and a cover letter to [email protected], with the email subject line ‘Pratham Books – Maharashtra Project’.

About Us:

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open up our content to the CC0 license. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. All the stories on the platform can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

We are looking for an Associate Production Manager

We are looking for a full-time Associate Production Manager to join our team in an exciting time of organisational growth and development. The role reports directly to the Head – Sales & Operations. The Associate Production Manager will play an important role in supporting, managing and executing key aspects of the entire publishing cycle.

The ideal candidate should have strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to track numerous components at various stages of the process, across internal and external teams. Prior experience working in the book publishing industry would be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

Working with off-site vendors.
Managing multiple projects at different stages of completion.
Responsible for quality, accuracy, and timeliness in delivery.
Working under the pressure of deadlines while maintaining quality throughout the entire process.
Responsible for maintaining relationships with current suppliers as well as interviewing and qualifying new vendors.
Evaluate quotes and use cost-benefit analysis to determine the best source for the job.
Communicate with their supervisor regarding production stages and project status and provide periodic updates.

Apply if you have:

A fair working knowledge and understanding of the principles of print production.
3-6 years of relevant work experience in the domain.
The ability to work in a fast-paced and flexible environment, balancing the needs of multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines.
Excellent time management, organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously with others, consider their ideas and share knowledge in order to achieve objectives.
Adaptability to change and can handle pressure and uncertainties while remaining productive.
Excellent coordination and communication skills.
Some working knowledge of illustrator, design technologies and production.
Familiarity with digital media and content management systems.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Delhi.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Associate Production Manager’ in the subject line to [email protected]

About Us:

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and has been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open up our content to the CC0 license. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. All the stories on the platform can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

We are looking for an Associate Director – Fundraising

We are looking for a full-time Associate Director – Fundraising to join our team in an exciting time of organisational growth and development. The role reports directly to the CEO and as such will be a member of the leadership team sharing collective responsibility to deliver the organisation’s strategy and vision. The Associate Director – Fundraising will provide the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills to the team below, which will enable the organisation to achieve its fundraising targets.

The ideal candidate should have substantial fundraising and management experience, a talent for building relationships and a proven track record in securing funds from different sources such as trusts, foundations, CSRs, HNIs and so on. Experience in the development of an individual donor programme including effective donor marketing will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

Objectives of the Role:

Promote awareness of the organisation’s mission and work.
Cultivate a network of dedicated donors and volunteers.
Spot new fundraising opportunities.
Plan fundraising initiatives to help the organisation meet financial goals.
Form strong relationships with external stakeholders.
Ensure major donors are satisfied and kept in the loop.
Ensure year on year sustained funding.
Develop multi-year support partnerships.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

Research individuals, corporations, and foundations that may be interested in gift-giving.
Effectively convey the organisation’s mission, vision, and programmes to potential donors.
Craft grant applications and fundraising proposals.
Strategise and successfully execute fundraising campaigns.
Organise fundraising events while overseeing teams of volunteers.
Manage a budget and track whether goals are being met.
Donor management and reporting.

Skills and Qualifications:

A minimum of 10+ years of experience in fundraising, sales or marketing experience.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to lead and motivate colleagues and volunteers.
Strong attention to detail.
A passion for research.
Adept at managing tasks, planning events, and balancing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Post Graduation in Communications, Business, Public Relations or a related field.
Certificate in Fundraising, Diploma in Fundraising or a similar qualification.
Competence in Microsoft Office Suite and Donor Management Systems.
Experience writing grant proposals, press releases, and/or fundraising letters.
Confidence in public speaking.
Legal or accounting experience is a plus.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Associate Director – Fundraising’ in the subject line to [email protected]

About Us:

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. StoryWeaver is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond under the CC 4.0 licence so every child has an endless stream of stories in their mother tongue to read and enjoy. All the stories on the platform can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

Our library crowdfunding platform, Donate-a-Book is a place for schools, teachers, librarians, and nonprofits to raise funds for a children’s library of their own.

Our analytics stack: Our data warehouse is maintained in PostgreSQL and visualised in Metabase. We use Google Analytics for our web tracking. Our tech stack is always evolving and you will help set its technical direction.

We are looking for a digital Product Analyst to join our analytics team and work closely alongside product, marketing and tech teams.

Job Description:

We are looking for a passionate individual wanting to make a difference, one who believes that technology can be a powerful enabler in creating equitable access to resources.

Key Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for product analytics for the digital efforts of Pratham Books: Storyweaver, Donate-a-Book and the Pratham Books online store. You will help in instrumenting data tracking, defining KPIs and communicating insights. You will report to the Data Analytics Manager and collaborate closely with other data analysts.

Data instrumentation: providing data tracking requirements for new features, executing data validation checks, ensuring data integrity, taking complete ownership of Google Analytics.

KPI definition: Understand traffic acquisition, product usage, identify trends and provide regular insightful reports to an internal and external audience.

Drive decision-making and new initiatives: Serve as liaison between product and technical teams to track downstream impact and shape new product features. You will also strive to bring automation to reporting and improve the product analytics stack at Pratham Books.

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in an analytics role, preferably at a startup (e.g. web analytics, product analytics, data science).
A Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a quantitative discipline.
Advanced knowledge of Google Analytics/ GA4.
Previous experience with content websites is a huge plus.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Experience working with product management and development teams.
Experience using data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g. SQL, R, Tableau, Looker).
Familiarity with data warehouse development and best practices.
Experience delivering on data projects with multiple, often senior stakeholders.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Product Analyst’ in the subject line to [email protected]

About Us:

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open up our content to the CC 4.0 licence. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. All the stories on the platform can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

We are looking for a Project Manager (Technical Implementation) for our StoryWeaver team

Pratham Books has several verticals like StoryWeaver, Pratham Books, and Donate-a-Book. The Project Manager (Technical Implementation) will manage key projects across all three verticals. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of a defined scope of work on time within budgets.

A successful candidate will work directly with external partners and internal teams at Pratham Books to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. They will coordinate with other departments and also act as a Test Manager to manage the QA team across verticals. They must have hands-on experience in testing applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
Work closely with partners to understand detailed requirements and provide clarifications as required.
Coordinate internal teams and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
Ensure that all projects are delivered on time and within the scope.
Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Report and escalate to management as needed.
Manage the relationship with the partner(s) and all stakeholders.
Perform risk management to minimise project risks.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
Use and continually develop leadership skills.
Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs.

Required skills:

Tech/B.E in Computer Science, Information Technology or MCA. Very good understanding of 3 layer architecture application(s), cloud-based architecture and software development processes.
5-8 years of work experience in the field or in a related area.
Proven work experience in project management.
Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practises and procedures.
Ability to understand the development team’s issues, review estimates and provide solutions to complete the feature development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Project Manager (Technical Implementation) StoryWeaver’ in the subject line to [email protected]

About Us

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital and launching StoryWeaver. StoryWeaver (www.storyweaver.org.in) aims at enabling book security at scale, by pioneering a new, inclusive approach to book creation and distribution. StoryWeaver provides open access to multilingual storybooks that can be read online, offline or downloaded and printed for non-digital environments. Easy-to-use tools enable further translation and versioning so that the books can be customised for local requirements. In just five years, StoryWeaver has grown from providing 800 storybooks in 24 languages to 34,000 books in 296 languages.

StoryWeaver is being recognised as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Very early on, StoryWeaver was featured in the World Bank’s report on 20 innovative EdTech projects from around the world, and more recently was the recipient of the prestigious Library of Congress Literacy Award 2017 International Prize.

We are looking for a User Experience Designer

We are looking for a passionate individual wanting to make a difference, one who believes that technology can be a powerful enabler in creating equitable access to resources. This role requires an individual contributor who can work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in a team environment and deliver the project in a timely manner within allocated resources and budgets

We’re looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who strongly believes in the power of a good user experience. You will work closely with the internal teams and other design partners. The candidate needs to be an out-of-the-box thinker and should be a strong believer and propagator of the use of open technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

UX designs for new features and enhancements on the platform.
Design for Desktop and Mobile devices keeping in mind responsive design requirements.
Requirements Gathering: requirement analysis with the internal team, user interviews/SMEs discussion for better understanding of user needs.
Translate user requirements into workflows, customer journey maps and document key use cases.
Quick prototyping that leads to consistent user experiences across the platform.
User testing and documentation: rapidly test the prototypes with key stakeholders, document the experience and iterate accordingly.
Collaborate with the tech development team and stakeholders for efficient implementation of designs.
Support the Content and Marketing and Communications team on illustrations/designs on a need basis.

Required skills

2-4 years of experience.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Knowledge of HTML and CSS.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘UX Designer’ in the subject line to [email protected]

About us:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Junior Software Tester

The Junior Software Tester is expected to work on key projects across all verticals. We are looking for a results-driven Software Tester to be responsible for designing and running tests on software usability. They will conduct tests, analyse the results, and report observations to the Quality Assurance Manager. They will also interact with associated internal team(s) within Pratham Books to understand the requirements of the product.

To be successful as a Software Tester, the candidate should have a working knowledge of software and test design, the capability to run through tests, and the ability to analyse the results. Ultimately, they should have good communication skills and up-to-date knowledge of software programming and software test design.

Key Responsibilities:

Reviewing software requirements and preparing test scenarios.
Executing tests on software usability, functionality, performance aspects under the guidance of the Quality Assurance Manager.
Analysing test results on database impacts, errors or bugs, and usability.
Preparing reports on all aspects related to the software testing carried out and reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager.
Interacting with internal Pratham Books teams to understand product requirements.
Working closely with involved TECH Partner teams with a good spirit to achieve project objectives and to meet release deadlines.
Participating in design reviews and providing inputs on requirements, product design, and potential problems.

Required skills:

1+ years of experience in testing.
A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
Up-to-date knowledge of software test design and testing methodologies.
Working knowledge of test techniques and compatibility with various software programmes.
Working knowledge of programming.
Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
Good organisational skills and a detail-oriented mindset.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Experience working with nonprofits.
BE/BTech/MSc/MCA degree in Computer Science or related disciplines will be a plus.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Junior Software Tester’ in the subject line to [email protected]

About us:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager for our StoryWeaver team

This role involves testing and support to ensure end-to-end quality assurance of the StoryWeaver platform. There will be significant opportunities for communication with business and technical teams to further develop, nurture and scale a world-class digital platform that is redefining the way reading resources can be created and distributed globally. In a two-year time frame, the project outcomes are expected to scale by 10x and this position will play an important role in helping the organisation meet this objective.

Key Responsibilities:

Work in close coordination with the functional team to articulate and document test cases thoroughly to ensure adequate coverage of requirements.
Conduct User Acceptance Testing and Live Testing on the StoryWeaver platform to identify and report bugs to the technical team.
Work closely with the technical team to track reported bugs to closure in order to regressively maintain the quality of the StoryWeaver platform.
Provide support for coordinating user-related requests with the technical team.

Required skills:

4-6 years of experience in software quality assurance and manual testing of mobile and web-based applications.
Must have excellent analytical skills to identify bugs and issues within the software before they occur in a real user environment.
Experience working in a SCRUM agile environment.
Excellent analytical skills to understand business requirements and articulate test scenarios and conduct manual testing for mobile and web-based applications.
Good understanding of testing practices for web applications.
Good understanding of issues surrounding multiple devices and browser compatibility.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Experience working with nonprofits.
BE/BTech/MSc/MCA in Computer Science or related disciplines will be a plus.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Quality Assurance Manager- StoryWeaver’ in the subject line to [email protected]

About Us:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Human Resources Executive.

We are looking for an individual who works independently and closely with the HR lead at Pratham Books. As an HR Executive, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the HR functions from hire to retire including recruitment, screening, selection, onboarding, preparing letters and managing the HR portal for leave and attendance as well as the implementation of employee policies and statutory compliance. This position reports to the Associate Manager of HR.

The job requires strong people-oriented skills as well as knowledge of MS Office. Applicants will also need to possess project management skills like multitasking, prioritising and working with stringent timelines. They will work with multiple teams within the organisation on a regular basis. Good interpersonal and communication skills as well as willingness to learn are also key aspects of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Onboarding.
Managing job postings.
Sourcing, screening, scheduling of interviews.
Reference checks.
Preparing offer letters.
Completing all onboarding formalities, coordinating induction process.

HRMS

Manage leave and attendance.
Update employee information records on the PMS portal (Empxtrack).
Responding to queries/requests related to employee information from managers as well as employees.
Responsible for providing various employee communication letters (confirmation, experience and relieving letters) on the Greythr portal.

Compliance

Administer and maintain monthly and annual reports on employee benefits like PF, ESIC and GMI, including renewals.
Accountable for documentation of all employee records in employee files and folders.
Manage employee grievances.
Responsible for implementing workplace safety measures (Including Covid-19 protocols).

Employee Engagement

Support the HR Manager in organising organisation events and fun activities.

Required Experience:

Minimum experience of 1-2 years in handling HR operations and administration activities for an organisation of 100+ employees.
Experience in handling recruitment coordination, sourcing and screening.
Experience in communication with job applicants, employees and senior managers.
Experience in working with different stakeholders.
Understanding of compliance and statutory requirements.
Ability to work with geographically distributed teams.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and HR tools.

Education:

Graduation in any discipline

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Working experience in NGO Sector
A love for children’s books

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with HR Executive in the subject line to [email protected].

About Us:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for an Associate Manager/Manager of Human Resources

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate individual who will lead the HR team at Pratham Books and partner with the organisation on strategic initiatives. As an Associate Manager/ HR Manager, you will support the entire gamut of HR activities including talent attraction, talent engagement and talent retention. This position reports to the CEO.

The job requires strong people-oriented skills as well as knowledge of statutory compliances. Applicants will also need to possess project management skills like multitasking, prioritising, networking, and should be able to work with stringent timelines. They will work with multiple teams within the organisation on a regular basis. Good interpersonal and communication skills are also key aspects of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Attraction:

Partner with respective hiring managers on hiring needs and requirements.
Handle the full spectrum of the recruitment process including monthly and quarterly reports and an updated repository of job descriptions for all roles in the organisation.

Onboarding and Induction:

Drive the induction and onboarding programme for new employees to ensure they fit in well and at all levels – culturally, socially, and understand the organisation’s goals and priorities.
Facilitate regular feedback sessions with new employees.

Performance Management:

Drive the annual performance appraisal process.
Play an active role in guiding managers to set SMART KRAs for their teams.

Compensation and Benefits:

Handle monthly payroll processes for the organisation using HRMS.
Participate in compensation review cycles including variable payouts and incentives.
Benchmark and provide insights from the market to design competitive compensation and benefits structure from time to time.

Employee Engagement:

Create and drive employee engagement initiatives in line with Pratham Books’ mission, core values and employer value proposition, including a quarterly employee engagement calendar.
Support Pratham Books in designing and implementing employee engagement surveys and drive external surveys (like GPTW) in line with the organisation’s brand and people philosophy.

HR Operations, HR Policies, Employee Safety, Welfare and Wellness:

Manage HRMS for the employee life cycle including the employee exit process.
Manage employee benefits and serve as a liaison between employees and insurance providers.

Rewards & Recognition:

Drive R&R engagement initiatives in line with the brand philosophy and principles.

Learning & Development:

Identify training needs, publish the annual training calendar and work closely with external agencies to design and implement customised training programmes and workshops.
Build and promote a culture of learning within the organisation.

People Analytics:

Create insights (including dashboards and reports) from interviews and surveys for the Leadership team on people strategies and the overall health of the organisation.

Required skills:

Postgraduate with minimum 4-6 years of experience as HR Generalist.
Knowledge of HRMS, Greythr preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Ability to create structures and strong processes.
Experience of working as an ‘Individual Contributor’ without close supervision.
Understanding of compliance and statutory requirements.
Using data regularly to support decision-making.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Working experience in NGO Sector
A love for children’s books

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with Associate Manager/ Manager- Human Resources in the subject line to [email protected].

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for an Associate Finance Manager

We are looking for someone who will assist the Senior Finance Manager in the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation. They will require strong accounting skills as well as knowledge of statutory compliances. The Manager will also need to possess project management skills like multitasking, prioritising and working with stringent timelines and targets. They will work with multiple teams both within and outside the organisation that are interdependent. Good interpersonal and communication skills are also key aspects of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for the day-to-day accounts’ operations.
Verify and process payments for all work orders, invoices, reimbursements, travel bills, utility bills, etc.
Handle all NEFT/RTGS transactions.
Responsible for onboarding the new vendor into the system and completing the Vendor Registration Process.
Verification of bills received from vendors and process for payments.
Entering expenditure and payment entries in Tally.
Responsible for preparing printer reconciliation.
Monthly Payment of TDS and filing Quarterly TDS Returns.
Prepare payroll and process salaries for all the employees.
Maintaining data related to Bank Accounts operated by the organisation.
Monthly BRS and maintain returned cheques details.
Maintaining Fixed Assets Register.
Maintaining Donation Register.
Maintaining Fixed Deposits Register.
Monthly Settlement of Staff Advances and Reimbursements.
Interact with Internal and External Auditors in completing audits.

Required skills:

B.Com/ MBA-Finance/ CA (Inter) or any other equivalent qualification with minimum 6 years experience
Should possess good knowledge about Tally, MS-Office
Strong communication Skills
Strong analytical skills

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Working experience in NGO and knowledge of FCRA Act.

Location:

This is a full-time position is based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with Associate Finance Manager in the subject line to [email protected]

About Us:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories, and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. StoryWeaver is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned, or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Senior Partnerships Manager – StoryWeaver

India’s National Education Policy (NEP 2020) has made it a mission to achieve foundational literacy for all children by 2025 and aims at building a culture of reading in schools across the country. In the last few years, we have increased our impact by investing deeply in foundational literacy and reading programmes to further our mission.

We are looking for a passionate individual to lead the StoryWeaver Partnerships function who can drive our impact goals by forging strategic partnerships with organisations that promote reading and learning among children. The Senior Partnerships Manager will be responsible for strategising and executing plans to increase the user base of StoryWeaver and also provide the necessary resources, support, and training to the partner network. This position will also play a critical role in the development of new foundational learning programmes as well as enhancing the existing ones. The role also requires keeping a close eye on policies and trends in the education sector and forming strategies for agile organisational responses.

New Partnerships and Key Account Management:

Build and manage accounts with governmental and non-profit organisations and strategise, design, and execute plans to nurture sustained partnerships with them.
Forging large-scale partnerships with government education authorities, nonprofits, UN bodies, civil society and ed-tech organisations.
Large-scale adoption, roll out and monitoring of the Foundational Learning, STEM and Reading Programmes.
Ensure integration and uptake on DIKSHA and other edtech platforms.
Represent StoryWeaver at relevant platforms and events while being the SPOC for government and large-scale partnerships
Analyse and interpret platform and partner data from the platform to devise and develop the strategy for the vertical

Content Curation and/or Development:

Project manage collaboration with partners and external subject matter experts to curate and/or develop curriculum-based offerings for existing and prospective partners.
Liaison with educational organisations, governmental partners, and teachers on curating content based on curriculum and structured frameworks.

Others:

Provide information, feedback, and support to the internal product team for the development of new product & programme offerings.
Maintain documentation for the various processes under the Partnerships function and help with research and documentation for impact assessment.
Lead and manage a team to ensure a wide network of Indian and international partners.

Required skills and experiences:

Minimum 8-10 years of work experience in Education, Outreach, Partnerships, or related areas.
Direct experience working with teachers and/or in classrooms.
Knowledge of Indian school education landscape especially in the context of Foundational Literacy.
Experience in content design/development and training in the areas of literacy and primary education.
Exceptional communication and project-management/organisational skills.
Proven ability to build consensus and work within a cross-departmental team.
Ability to network and make connections.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Experience working with nonprofits.
Understanding of central and state government education resource platforms such as DIKSHA and NISHTHA.
An established network of contacts in the Indian education sector.
Experience or interest in researching/documenting education/literacy programmes.

Location: Bengaluru

Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us: Email your resume with Senior Partnerships Manager- StoryWeaver in the subject line to [email protected]. Also, send us a short paragraph on why you think you are suitable for the position.

About the Organisation

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India.

In the last few years, we have invested deeply in technology-based initiatives to further our mission. We are now looking for a Data Analyst as we significantly scale these initiatives.

About the Platform

StoryWeaver is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform and the platform source code are openly licensed. In two years, StoryWeaver has scaled from 800 stories in 24 languages to 22,000+ stories in 252 languages by engaging with a community of users. We want every child to have access to quality reading resources in their own language.

StoryWeaver is being recognised as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Our vision is for StoryWeaver to be the largest multilingual open library in the world for children by empowering communities to address the scarcity of reading resources in their mother tongue languages and scale the quantity and quality of content being produced.

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate individual wanting to make a difference, one who believes that technology can be a powerful enabler in creating equitable access to resources. This role requires an individual contributor who can work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in a team environment and deliver the project in a timely manner within allocated resources and budgets.

We are looking for a Data Analyst to work closely alongside our Product Development team and other internal teams. You will discover the insights within our data sets, and help us make smarter decisions to deliver better results for our end users.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing requirements for new features for the collection of data, executing data validation checks, ensuring data integrity, using statistical techniques to analyse and interpret data, taking complete ownership of Google Analytics, identifying trends and providing insightful reports to internal and external audiences.

We’re looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who loves digging into data, developing insights and communicating data-based recommendations. You will work closely with the internal teams and tech partners to implement your recommendations, track the impact and course correct.

The position will report to the Senior Management of StoryWeaver. The person needs to be an out-of-the-box thinker and should be a strong believer and propagator of the use of open technologies.

The individual will be responsible for the following:

Work closely with internal product owners to understand the target audience and their motivations, generate the product enhancement, development ideas and requirements docs.

Perform steps required to create analysis-ready data sets.
Perform regular data analysis to demystify, assess readership, content gap, trends and performances.
Extracting valuable insights from our data and generating analysis that drives user retention and conversion.
Build a visualisation tool that allows internal users to interactively explore the data and insights.
Respond to ad-hoc reports and analysis requests from other teams as needed.
Take all data-driven features to fruition by working closely with the product development teams.
Be the bridge between organisation and other data-for-good communities.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors in Computer Science, Statistics, Market Research, Operational Research, or related quantitative discipline.
Experience working with databases and dashboards.
Experience / Capability to draw insights from data.
Experience working in data analytics.
Good technical background with some hands-on experience with Python/R, relational databases (PostgreSQL) to perform data analysis and develop BI dashboards.
Ability to interpret findings through data visualisation and delivery of presentations to both internal and external stakeholders.
Expertise with Google Analytics and common data visualisation platforms like Tableau, Apache Superset, Google DataStudio etc.
A strong analytical thought process, ability to extract data and transform it into valuable, actionable insight.
1+ years of experience in the industry

Nice to have but not mandatory

Experience working with non-profits.
Experience with Machine Learning.

Location: It is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates can email their resume to [email protected]

About Us

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘ a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. StoryWeaver is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned, or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Campaign Manager based out of Chhattisgarh who can spearhead a state-wide campaign. The person is responsible to successfully implement the campaign and deliver on the KPIs while managing internal and external stakeholders.

An ideal candidate should have proven experience in campaign and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management: As a Project Manager, you will manage the day-to-day communication and operational aspects of the project. Your core responsibilities will be to:

Create and maintain detailed timelines/work plans for all project deliverables and key milestones; hold internal and external teams accountable to project plans.

Serve as the primary point of contact for all operational questions about the project internally and externally.

Establish and nurture government relationships in the state education department to further the campaign outreach and impact.

Design and deliver campaign outreach initiatives in the state and ensure mobilisation of resources at the ground level.

Identify stakeholders and attendees for crucial recurring and ad-hoc discussions; capture meeting notes and escalate communications to align on deliverables and troubleshoot roadblocks.

Deliver project status updates to internal and external teams.
Undertake ad-hoc translation requests for short messages and social media posts.
Support in preparing project launch, weekly check-ins, to identify and capture recommendations for future execution.

Working closely with other team members to capture feedback throughout the project lifecycle and to contribute to the iteration of existing processes aimed at making project delivery more effective.

Support the organisation in monitoring and evaluation exercises.
Gathering and summarising key takeaways for monthly project reports.

Required skills and experiences:

Minimum 2 years of experience in the education sector, project management or social media outreach campaigns.

Bachelors/ Masters degree with relevant experience will be considered for the role.
Proven experience in project management, social campaigns, digital marketing campaigns and/ or project management preferably in the education sector.
Exceptional communication and project-management/organisational skills.
Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team.

Excellent track record of time management, systems organisation, and follow-up.
Agility and flexibility towards evolving responsibilities and last-minute project changes.
A confident facilitator to coordinate discussions between multiple internal stakeholders (such as an interdisciplinary team of different specialists across different geographies).

Language Skills:

Excellent proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Hindi. Additional knowledge of the local languages of the state is desirable.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Past experience in the education sector.
Master’s degree with past work experience in social sector organising and advocacy.
Experience running lean campaigns that emphasize scaling of success, ideally within the education/social sector

Willingness to travel around the state if required.

Location: Raipur

Duration: 6 months (extendable up to one year)

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Campaign Manager (Chhattisgarh) -StoryWeaver’ in the subject line to [email protected]. Also, send us a short paragraph on why you think you are suitable for the position.

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Project Manager (Implementation) for our StoryWeaver team

Pratham Books has several verticals like StoryWeaver, Pratham Books, and Donate-a-Book. The Project Manager (Implementation) will manage key projects across all 3 verticals. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of defined scope of work on time within budgets.

A successful candidate will work directly with external partners and internal teams at Pratham Books to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. He or she will coordinate with other departments and also act as Test Manager to manage the QA team across verticals. The Project Manager (Implementation) must have hands-on experience in testing applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Manage the Partners to take detailed requirements briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project. Help take decisions for the Development team whenever it gets blocked in agreement with the internal Product team.
Coordinate internal teams and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
Ensure that all projects are delivered on time and within scope.
Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Report and escalate to management as needed.
Manage the relationship with the Partner(s) and all stakeholders.
Perform risk management to minimise project risks.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
Use and continually develop leadership skills.
Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs.

Required skills

Tech/B.E in Computer Science, Information Technology or MCA.
5-8 years of work experience in the field or in a related area.
Proven working experience in project management.
Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures.
Technical enough to understand the Development team’s issues, review estimates and provide solutions to complete the feature development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with Project Manager (Implementation) StoryWeaver in the subject line to [email protected]

About Us

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. StoryWeaver is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned, or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Campaign Manager based out of Assam who can spearhead a statewide campaign. The person is responsible to successfully implement the campaign and deliver on the KPIs while managing internal and external stakeholders.

An ideal candidate should have proven experience in campaign and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Campaign Manager, you will manage the day-to-day communication and operational aspects of the project. Your core responsibilities will be to:

Create and maintain detailed timelines/work plans for all project deliverables and key milestones; hold internal and external teams accountable to project plans.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all operational questions about the project internally and externally.
Establish and nurture government relationships in the state education department to further the campaign outreach and impact.
Design and deliver campaign outreach initiatives in the state and ensure mobilisation of resources at the ground level.
Identify stakeholders and attendees for crucial recurring and ad-hoc discussions; capture meeting notes and escalate communications to align on deliverables and troubleshoot roadblocks.
Deliver project status updates to internal and external teams.
Undertake ad-hoc translation requests for short messages and social media posts.
Support in preparing project launch, weekly check-ins, to identify and capture recommendations for future execution.
Work closely with other team members to capture feedback throughout the project lifecycle, and to contribute to the iteration of existing processes aimed at making project delivery more effective.

Gathering and summarising key takeaways for monthly project reports

Required skills and experiences:

Minimum 2 years of experience in the education sector, project management or social media outreach campaigns.

Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree with relevant experience will be considered for the role.
Proven experience in project management, social media campaigns, digital marketing campaigns and/ or project management preferably in the education sector.
Exceptional communication and project-management/organisational skills.
Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team.
Excellent track record of time management, systems organisation, and follow-up.
Agility and flexibility towards evolving responsibilities and last-minute project changes.
A confident facilitator to coordinate discussions between multiple internal stakeholders (such as an interdisciplinary team of different specialists across different geographies).

Language Skills:

Excellent proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Assamese, Bengali. Knowledge of Bodo is desirable.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Past experience in the education sector.
Master’s degree with past work experience in social sector organising and advocacy.
Experience running lean campaigns that emphasise scaling of success, ideally within the education/social sector.

Location:

Guwahati

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Campaign Manager (Assam) -Storyweaver’ in the subject line to [email protected]. This project is for a duration of 6 months.

Also, send us a short paragraph on why you think you are suitable for the position.

About the project:

The extended school closures in Maharashtra due to the pandemic is exacerbating the learning crisis with the potential for higher dropout rates. In order to address support continuity of learning with a focus on promoting development of language and literacy skills amongst children in Maharashtra, and those most impacted by the pandemic, we will be deploying the following interventions

A state-wide digital reading campaign, in continuation with what was done in the first half of 2021, a digital reading campaign will be rolled out to enable children to continue benefiting from access to good quality storybooks and reading for joy; In this phase, the intervention will focus on developing institutional capacity of the state/ districts to take the campaign forward independently.

Implement the Read At Home Initiative Supplying Read at Home Book Sets for development of school readiness and language and literacy skills reaching out to ~24k children in Grades 1-2 of the 1204 schools in 6 blocks

— Build capacity of ~1300 teachers of grades 1-2 to help support the read at home initiative who will also receive a printed guidebook for the same

— Monitor the reach and use of the ReadAtHome book pack, and assess learning of a sample of children

Refurbish and make Functional Libraries at the Local Elementary Schools Classroom Library kits consisting of a set of 100 Books each for the ~1200 elementary schools in the 6 blocks. Build capacity of ~1200 teachers (other than those being trained as part of activity 2, where possible) on demonstrating effective use of the library even during school closures, where possible, by using techniques to make reading enjoyable/ collaborative amongst the ~60k students enrolled in these schools; the teachers will receive a printed guidebook for the same.

— Monitor the access to and engagement with the school libraries

Title: Senior Project Manager – Maharashtra

Role Description:

Pratham Books is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee the implementation of the project which will include coordination and provision of technical support for mobilisation of the field functionaries towards achieving the goals of the project, training, assessments, monitoring. Drafting of field updates, and project reports will also be an important part of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordination with the education department at state/district, and block level for planning of different trainings, mobilisation activities and other activities in the project.
Liaison with the Pratham Books & UNICEF team to meet all project deliverables / smooth implementation of the project
Facilitating and monitoring the smooth delivery of school and home educational kits for children with the Education Officers/District Institution for Education and Training (DIETs) of the 2 districts.
Monitoring and documentation of good practices, action plans, assessments and other records of the project.
Responsible for implementing the monitoring and evaluation of the project, developing and maintaining the MIS of the project.
Planning and implementing community engagement activities in coordination with DIETs, schools and community volunteers.
Capturing of relevant data and analysis of the same for programme evaluation as per the design.
Drafting of impact and progress reports for donor agency, and other key stakeholders.

Requirements:

Experience:

At least 3-5 years of experience in implementation of education projects.
Graduate or postgraduate degree in the social sciences/ education/social work/education management/ humanities

2. Skills:

Experience in Foundational literacy related projects
Experience in project implementation in coordination with the government
Communication and documentation skills.
Marathi language skills (essential) and English documentation skills (preferred)

Job location and timeframe:

This is a full-time position based in Maharashtra and the candidate is expected to work remotely, although some travel to 2 districts may be expected. The project is expected to be completed within the time frame of five months ending 31 Dec 2021. Tentative start date -1st August 2021.

Interested candidates are requested to apply with the following documents by 30th July 2021 to [email protected]. Please mention the following in the subject line: Application for Senior Project Manager – Maharashtra

Cover letter
Updated CV

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital and launching StoryWeaver. StoryWeaver (www.storyweaver.org.in) aims at enabling book security at scale, by pioneering a new, inclusive approach to book creation and distribution. StoryWeaver provides open access to multilingual storybooks that can be read online, offline or downloaded & printed for non-digital environments. Easy-to-use tools enable further translation & versioning, so that the books can be customised for local requirements. In just five years, StoryWeaver has grown from providing 800 storybooks in 24 languages to 34,000 books in 300 languages.

StoryWeaver is being recognised as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Very early on, StoryWeaver was featured in the World Bank’s report on 20 innovative EdTech projects from around the world, and more recently was the recipient of the prestigious Library of Congress Literacy Award 2017 International Prize.

We are looking for a Deputy Editor

Pratham Books is looking for a creative person to take on the work of a deputy editor. The position involves reading and review of new manuscripts, editing chosen manuscripts, managing the workflow with authors, designers and illustrators, working with the translation and design team, proofing copy at the layout and print stage, writing copy for blurbs, catalogues and promotional events. The assistant will have to be involved in making the books ready for print and also adapting it for digital media (StoryWeaver, audio-visual, etc). The deputy editor will also need to coordinate with the administrative team for documentation, records and payments. We expect this person to bring in new ideas to create interesting books in Indian languages for children, especially those children who may be first-generation school-goers. The position requires an interest in children’s literature and a creative understanding of child-friendly treatment of subjects.

Job Responsibilities:

Developing scripts start to finish and interacting with writers and illustrators.
Assist in sourcing and selecting manuscripts.
Interpret themes and apply them to appropriate levels to create books.
Edits and/or proofread manuscripts and other forms of copy for publication; making stylistic, structural and grammatical corrections, as well as other substantive changes as needed.
Oversee the layout work, coordinate multiple production schedules and maintain printing deadlines for the same.
Coordinate editorial, design, and production aspects, as well as post-production activities, such as mailing, mail house arrangements, registrations of copyright, etc.
Dealing with the administration of work commissioned to freelance writers, researchers, art directors and illustrators;
Liaising with other in-house teams, writers, designers and production staff to negotiate and monitor timescales for stages in the publishing process;
May assist in training, scheduling and distributing work to freelance consultants.
Develop relationships with writers and authors

Required skills

Degree in Literature/Journalism/Mass Communication/Media /Language
At least 6-8 years in an editorial position
Ability to visualise and engage creatively with the design team
An interest in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering and Math) subjects as the position involves creation of imaginative and fun STEM books

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Experience working with non-profits
Candidates who have worked in children’s publishing or with children.

Location

This is a full-time position in our Bengaluru or Delhi office.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Please send us your resume and work samples to [email protected] with ‘Deputy Editor’ in the subject line of the email.

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Manager – Donate-a-Book

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate person who is high on initiative. The person will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and will have to coordinate with geographically distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Create and implement crowdfunding strategies for Donate-a-Book which focus on increasing the base of donors and campaigners of the platform, with a special emphasis on retention.
Outreach to like-minded organisations who would benefit from using the platform to raise funds for their library needs.
Partner with socially responsible for-profit organisations to engage their employees towards running campaigns or making donations using the platform.
Collaborate with internal marketing, sales and fundraising teams to use social media, sales and fundraising networks to reach out to potential donors and campaigners.
Create and implement communications and engagement strategies that keep donors and campaigners abreast of the impact of their donations and campaigns and also keeps them engaged with the platform on a regular basis.
Measure and report progress of crowdfunding strategies by sharing regular platform analytics to internal marketing, sales and fundraising teams.
Track and measure sectoral best practices to constantly grow the platform and make it future-ready for donors and campaigners alike.

Required skills

Minimum of 6 to 8 years of work experience across Sales, Marketing or Crowdfunding.
Self-driven, cause-oriented professional, at ease with deadlines and targets.
Must possess excellent communication (written and oral) and people skills.
Willingness to travel and meet donors within and outside Bangalore.
Must be familiar with MS Office and CRM.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Previous experience of working in a not-for-profit organisation in the area of donor relations and/ or supervisory or man-management experience will be a bonus.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Manager Donate-a-Book’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital and launching StoryWeaver. StoryWeaver (www.storyweaver.org.in) aims at enabling book security at scale, by pioneering a new, inclusive approach to book creation and distribution. StoryWeaver provides open access to multilingual storybooks that can be read online, offline or downloaded & printed for non-digital environments. Easy-to-use tools enable further translation & versioning so that the books can be customised for local requirements. In just five years, StoryWeaver has grown from providing 800 storybooks in 24 languages to 34,000 books in 296 languages.

StoryWeaver is being recognised as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Very early on, StoryWeaver was featured in the World Bank’s report on 20 innovative EdTech projects from around the world, and more recently was the recipient of the prestigious Library of Congress Literacy Award 2017 International Prize.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager OR Senior Manager: StoryWeaver

This position will work closely with the senior leadership to manage all projects related to the platform and shape the strategic direction of StoryWeaver. There will be significant opportunities for innovation, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to further develop, nurture and scale a world-class digital platform that is redefining the way reading resources can be created and distributed globally. In light of the NEP (2020) which accords the highest priority to achieving universal Foundational Literacy and Numeracy by 2025, StoryWeaver has been working on several Foundational Literacy Programmes. This position will play a critical role in all aspects of design and delivery of these programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with the internal teams to design strategies to implement StoryWeaver’s strategic and operational plans.
Align processes and resource-planning with overall strategy.
Develop plans to materialise strategy and analyse strategic partnership opportunities.
Track and monitor user trends and usage data to develop insights that will drive future product enhancements.
Monitor and analyse industry trends and market changes.
End-to-end ownership of all deliverables in the product lifecycle. Design, implementation, user testing and data tracking. Develop product collaterals including product explainers, protocols, dashboards, case studies, user training modules and advocacy communication.
Project manage key programme design and implementation.
Ensure effective usage of the new foundational literacy programmes by collecting data on learning, teaching and user satisfaction metrics.
Work closely with senior leadership on grant proposals.

Required skills

Masters in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field
6-8 years of experience
Proven experience as a Strategic Planner or Business Consultant
Understanding of market research and data analysis
Knowledge of business operations and procedures
Demonstrable project management abilities
Analytical mind with a problem-solving attitude
Excellent organisation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Sophisticated ICT skills

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Experience working with not-for-profit organisations.
BTech/MSc/MCA degree in Computer Science or related disciplines will be a plus

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with Senior Project Manager- StoryWeaver in the subject line to [email protected]

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Graphic Designer

We are looking for a Graphic Designer to help us create visually appealing picture books with a strong understanding of how each of these mediums work.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the art director and freelance illustrators to develop a set of picture books with a focus on literacy and innovation.
Designing books for print and for StoryWeaver – Pratham Books’ digital story platform.
Working closely with our Editorial Team to create picture books for digital and print mediums.
Working closely with the production team for the first print run of the books.

Required skills

Expertise in InDesign Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDraw
Basic graphic design skills and an interest in book layouts
Basic understanding of the printing process (digital and offset)
Minimum one to three years of relevant experience
Ability to work quickly and accurately on design files
Be a team player, quick learner
Good communication skills

Nice to have but not mandatory:

An interest in illustration and book publishing
Knowledge of children’s books

Location: The position is based out of Bangalore

Salary: Will commensurate with experience.

We are looking for a passionate individual who wants to be part of a team that is creating a new model in multilingual publishing to address the scarcity of books for children in need.

Write to us: Email your resume with Graphic Designer in the subject line to [email protected] with links to your portfolio/work samples.

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for an Associate Manager- Fundraising

Pratham Books currently has multiple projects which are supported by various donors. We are looking to add another member to our fundraising team. The team is responsible for raising funds using various resources and building sustainable relationships with the donors by managing programmes that utilise funds donated.

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate person who is high on initiative. The person will work closely with the Director- Fundraising and Donor Relations and will have to coordinate with geographically distributed teams. Frequent travel to differently located donors involved – local and sometimes out of Bangalore.

Key Responsibilities:

Own and manage critical pieces of the fundraising process, which include the following:

Manage and build a database of potential donors through desk research.
Create campaign opportunities for our crowdfunding platform.
Identify fundraising opportunities through awards and grants.
Provide support in writing grant proposals and online submissions.
Create and manage employee giving opportunities for the organisation.
Manage volunteering engagements with existing donors.

Required skills:

Postgraduate in any relevant field.
More than 3 years of experience in Fundraising, Marketing and Sales.
Self-starter, enthusiastic, and passionate about the cause.
Should have excellent communication (written and oral) skills and people skills.
Knowledge of CRM is necessary.
Committed and meet deadlines consistently

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Previous experience of working in a not-for-profit organisation in the area of donor relations will be a bonus.

Location:

This is a full-time position in our Bangalore office.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Associate Manager- Fundraising’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a User Experience Designer

We are looking for a passionate individual wanting to make a difference, one who believes that technology can be a powerful enabler in creating equitable access to resources. This role requires an individual contributor who can work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in a team environment and deliver the project in a timely manner within allocated resources and budgets

We’re looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who strongly believes in the power of a good user experience. You will work closely with the internal teams and other design partners. The person needs to be an out-of-the box thinker and should be a strong believer and propagator of use of open technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

UX designs for new features and enhancements on the platform.
Design for desktop and mobile devices keeping in mind responsive design requirements.
Requirements Gathering: Requirement analysis with internal team, User interviews/SMEs discussion for better understanding of user needs.
Translate user requirements into workflows, customer journey maps and document key use cases
Quick prototyping that leads to consistent user experiences across the platform
User testing and Documentation: Rapidly test the prototypes with key stakeholders, documenting the experience and iterate accordingly.
Collaborate with the tech development team and stakeholders for efficient implementation of designs.
Support content & marcom team on illustrations / designs on a need basis.

Required skills

2-4 years of experience

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Knowledge about HTML and CSS

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with UX Designer in the subject line to [email protected]

About Us

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital and launching StoryWeaver. StoryWeaver (www.storyweaver.org.in) aims at enabling book security at scale, by pioneering a new, inclusive approach to book creation and distribution. StoryWeaver provides open access to multilingual storybooks that can be read online, offline or downloaded & printed for non-digital environments. Easy-to-use tools enable further translation & versioning, so that the books can be customised for local requirements. In just five years, StoryWeaver has grown from providing 800 storybooks in 24 languages to 34,000 books in 296 languages.

StoryWeaver is being recognized as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Very early on, StoryWeaver was featured in the World Bank’s report on 20 innovative EdTech projects from around the world, and more recently was the recipient of the prestigious Library of Congress Literacy Award 2017 International Prize.

We are looking for a Digital Marketing Manager

The role involves developing and implementing strategic digital marketing initiatives for all brand properties.

Key Responsibilities:

Digital marketing and data custodian for a host of offerings: the Pratham Books eStore, StoryWeaver, Donate-a-Book

Drive digital marketing campaigns from planning to execution to meet key performance metrics and annual targets
Constantly optimize marketing activities to improve return on investment
Allocate budgets and analyse and recommend modifications to ad spends
Optimise marketing budgets to improve Cost per Acquisition (CPA) and efficiently acquire and retain new customers, users
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve KPIs, to brainstorm on strategies to acquire and retain customers / users, guide A/B creative tests and spend scaling tests
Learn new digital marketing trends and pilot new performance marketing channels

Required skills and experiences:

Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of experience in managing digital marketing campaigns with online measurement and operations
Hands-on knowledge of Facebook Ads and Audience Insights, the Google Suite (YouTube Ads, Google Ad Words, Google Analytics, Google Search – SEO & SEM) Experience with technical aspects of digital and programmatic advertising and experience working with product teams on scalable business solutions
Prior experience in setting up multi-touch attribution to track touchpoints across the funnel to maximise campaign effectiveness
Expertise across automation, audience, targeting, attribution and assets
Expertise in overall search ecosystem with focus on accelerating business growth, driving adoption
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to process large data sets and identify patterns of significance
Proven experience creating and sharing “best practice” solutions to inculcate a culture of learning and having impact at scale

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Previous experience in Sales/ Marketing/ Public Relations
Video skills

Location:

This is a full-time position and is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with the Digital Marketing Manager in the subject line to [email protected]. Also, send us a short paragraph on why you think you are suitable for the position.

About Us

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. StoryWeaver, is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned, or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Campaign Manager who can spearhead a large-scale digital campaign. The person is responsible to successfully implement the campaign and deliver on the KPIs while managing internal and external stakeholders.

An ideal candidate should have proven experience in campaign and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Campaign Manager, you will manage the day-to-day communication and operational aspects of the project. Your core responsibilities will be to:

Create and maintain detailed timelines/work plans for all project deliverables and key milestones; hold internal and external teams accountable to project plans.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all operational questions about the project internally and externally
Identify stakeholders and attendees for crucial recurring and ad-hoc discussions; capture meeting notes and escalate communications to align on deliverables and troubleshoot roadblocks.
Deliver project status updates to internal and external teams
Support in preparing project launch, weekly check-ins, to identify and capture recommendations for future execution.
Working closely with other team members to capture feedback throughout the project lifecycle and to contribute to the iteration of existing processes aimed at making project delivery more effective.
Gathering and summarizing key takeaways for monthly project reports

Required skills and experiences:

Minimum 2 years of experience in education sector, project management or social media outreach campaigns
Bachelors/ Master’s degree with relevant experience will be considered for the role
Proven experience in project management, social campaigns, digital marketing campaigns and/ or project management preferably in the education sector
Exceptional communication and project-management/organisational skills
Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team
Excellent track record of time management, systems organization, and follow-up
Agility and flexibility towards evolving responsibilities and last-minute project changes
A confident facilitator to coordinate discussions between multiple internal stakeholders (such as an interdisciplinary team of different specialists across different geographies)

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Past experience in the education sector.
Master’s degree with past work experience in social sector organising and advocacy.
Experience running lean campaigns that emphasize scaling of success, ideally within education/social sector

Location:

Remote working

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

This is a project-based role for a duration of six months

Email your resume with the Campaign Manager-StoryWeaver in the subject line to [email protected]. Also, send us a short paragraph on why you think you are suitable for the position.

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Manager- Donate-a-Book

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate person who is high on initiative. The person will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and will have to coordinate with geographically distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Create and implement crowdfunding strategies for Donate A Book which focus on increasing the base of donors and campaigners of the platform, with a special emphasis on retention.
Outreach to like-minded organisations who would benefit from using the platform to raise funds for their library needs.
Partner with socially responsible for-profit organisations to engage their employees towards running campaigns or making donations using the platform.
Collaborate with internal marketing, sales and fundraising teams to use social media, sales and fundraising networks to reach out to potential donors and campaigners.
Create and implement communications and engagement strategies that keep donors and campaigners abreast of the impact of their donations and campaigns and also keeps them engaged with the platform on a regular basis.
Measure and report progress of crowdfunding strategies by sharing regular platform analytics to internal marketing, sales and fundraising teams.
Track and measure sectoral best practices to constantly grow the platform and make it future-ready for donors and campaigners alike.

Required skills:

Minimum of 6 to 8 years of work experience across Sales, Marketing or Crowdfunding.
Self-driven, cause-oriented professional, at ease with deadlines and targets.
Must possess excellent communication (written and oral) and people skills.
Willingness to travel and meet donors within and outside Bangalore.
Must be familiar with MS Office and CRM.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Previous experience of working in a not for profit organization in the area of donor relations and/ or supervisory or man management experience will be a bonus.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Manager Donate-a-Book’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for an Art Director

We are looking for an Art Director to help us create visually appealing picture books with a strong understanding of how each of these mediums work.

As an Art Director, you will be responsible for the design and production of books created for both print and digital. As most of our titles are migrated to StoryWeaver, we are looking for someone who is tech-savvy and eager to find ways of minimising loss between print and digital book design. This will require you to work closely with our editorial team and external content creators we collaborate with (illustrators, consultant art directors). The candidate needs to have excellent graphic design skills and experience in print production.

Key Responsibilities

Art direct a set of picture books with a focus on literacy and innovation and manage production
Manage a graphic designer to ensure that the book design is completed within agreed timelines
Work with freelance illustrators and consultant art directors to create visually-appealing books keeping in mind print and digital requirements
Find innovative ways of reducing losses when a book is adapted from print to digital, or vice versa
Ensure highest quality of print books
Work closely with the editorial and language team to create stories with rich, diverse and nuanced visual narratives
Bring in expertise of typography, keeping in mind multilingual content

Required skills

6-8 years of experience in Graphic Design
Strong understanding of print production
Strong communication skills
Expertise in Photoshop, InDesign
Ability to multi-task
Be a team player

Nice to have but not mandatory:

An interest in illustration and book publishing
Knowledge of children’s books

Location: There are two open positions. One is based out of Bangalore and the other out of New Delhi.

Salary: Will commensurate with experience.

We are looking for a passionate individual who wants to be part of a team that is creating a new model in multilingual publishing to address the scarcity of books for children in need.

Write to us: Email your resume with Art Director in the subject line to [email protected] with links to your portfolio/work samples.

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Graphic Designer

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories, and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Graphic Designer for online and offline marketing and communications work for Pratham Books.

Key Responsibilities:
• Graphic design for all marketing collateral (online and offline) for Pratham Books, and its sub-brands, StoryWeaver and Donate-a-Book.
• Ideation of impactful marketing campaigns.
• Working closely with the Marketing Team to develop and create engaging marketing content.
• Responsible for the look and feel of all outbound communication, including Annual Report, social media promotional creatives and print marketing collaterals.

Required skills and experience
• 2-3 years’ work experience
• Good communication skills
• Strong graphic design background
• Basic GIF and video skills

Nice to have but not mandatory:

• Prior experience in children’s book publishing or the social sector will be an advantage.

Location:
This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore

Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:
Email your resume with Graphic Designer in the subject line to [email protected]

Data Engineer (StoryWeaver)

About the Organization

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India.

In the last few years, we have invested deeply in technology-based initiatives to further our mission. We are now looking for a Data Engineer as we significantly scale these initiatives.

About the Platform

StoryWeaver is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform and the platform source code are openly licensed. In two years, StoryWeaver has scaled from 800 stories in 24 languages to 22,000+ stories in 252 languages by engaging with a community of users. We want every child to have access to quality reading resources in their own language.

StoryWeaver is being recognized as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Our vision is for StoryWeaver to be the largest multilingual open library in the world for children by empowering communities to address the scarcity of reading resources in their mother tongue languages and scale the quantity and quality of content being produced.

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate individual wanting to make a difference, one who believes that technology can be a powerful enabler in creating equitable access to resources. This role requires an individual contributor who can work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in a team environment and deliver the project in a timely manner within allocated resources and budgets.

We are looking for a Data Engineer to work closely alongside our Product Development team and other internal teams. You will discover the insights within our data sets, and help us make smarter decisions to deliver better results for our end users.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing requirements for new features for collection of data, execute data validation checks, ensure data integrity, use statistical techniques to analyse and interpret data, take complete ownership of Google Analytics, identify trends and provide insightful reports to internal and external audience.

We’re looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who loves digging into data, developing insights and communicating data-based recommendations. You will work closely with the internal teams and tech partners to implement your recommendations, track the impact and course correct.

The position will report to the Senior Management of StoryWeaver. The person needs to be an out-of-the box thinker and should be a strong believer and propagator of use of open technologies.

The individual will be responsible for the following:

Work closely with internal product owners to understand the target audience and their motivations, generate the product enhancement, development ideas and requirements docs.

Perform steps required to create analysis-ready data sets.
Perform regular data analysis to demystify, assess readership, content gap, trends and performances.
Extracting valuable insight from our data and generating analysis that drives user retention and conversion.
Build a visualization tool that allows internal users to interactively explore the data and insights.
Respond to ad-hoc report and analysis requests from other teams as needed.
Take all data driven features to fruition by working closely with the product development teams.
Be the bridge in between organization and other data-for-good communities.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors in Computer Science, Statistics, Market Research, Operational Research, or related quantitative discipline.
Experience working with databases and dashboards
Experience / Capability to draw insights from Data
Experience working in data analytics.
Good technical background with some hands-on experience with Python/R, relational databases (PostgreSQL) to perform data analysis.
Ability to interpret findings through data visualization and delivery of presentations to both internal and external stakeholders.
Expertise with Google Analytics and common Data Visualization platforms like Tableau, Apache Superset, Google DataStudio etc.
Strong analytical thought process, ability to extract data and transform it into valuable, actionable insight.
1-3 years of experience in the industry

Nice to have but not mandatory

Experience working with non-profits.
Experience with Machine Learning.

Location: It is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates can email their resume to [email protected]

Partnerships Manager - StoryWeaver

About Us:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. StoryWeaver, is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned, or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Partnerships Manager – StoryWeaver

In the last few years, we have increased our impact by investing deeply in technology-based initiatives to further our mission. At StoryWeaver, we aim to do this by reaching out to more organisations, more educators, and many more children across the world – through our digital content.

We are looking for a passionate individual to lead the StoryWeaver Partnerships function to make our impact wider by forging strategic partnerships with organisations that promote reading and learning among children. The Partnerships Manager will be responsible for strategising and executing plans to increase the user base of StoryWeaver and also provide the necessary resources, support, and training to the partner network.

Key Responsibilities:

New Partnerships and Key Account Management:

Build and manage accounts with governmental and non-profit organisations and strategise, design, and execute plans to nurture sustained partnerships with them
Expand and nurture networks of partners working with children and/or educators in the field of ed-tech
Identify and engage in-depth with key high-stake partners to understand their programmes, their impact, and provide content resources/training/support tailored to specific needs of partners
Implement strategies and initiatives to ensure large-scale adoption of new offerings through the network of partners
Represent StoryWeaver at relevant platforms and events while being the SPOC for government and large-scale partnerships
Analyse and interpret platform and partner data from the platform to devise and develop the strategy for the vertical

Content Curation and/or Development:

Project manage collaboration with partners and external subject matter experts to curate and/or develop curriculum-based offerings for existing and prospective partners
Liaison with educational organisations, governmental partners, and teachers on curating content based on curriculum and structured frameworks

Others:

Provide information, feedback, and support to the internal product team for the development of new product offerings
Maintain documentation for the various processes under the Partnerships function and to help with research and documentation for impact assessment

Lead and manage a team to ensure a wide network of Indian and International partners

Required skills and experiences:

7+ years of work experience in Education, Outreach, Partnerships, or related areas
Direct experience working with teachers and/or in classrooms
Experience in content design/development and training in the areas of literacy and primary education
Exceptional communication and project-management/organisational skills
Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team
Ability to network and make connections

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Experience working with non-profits
An interest in children’s literature, languages, and publishing
Experience or interest in researching/documenting education/literacy programmes

Location:

This is a full-time position is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with Partnerships Manager- StoryWeaver in the subject line to [email protected]. Also, send us a short paragraph on why you think you are suitable for the position.

Content Manager (StoryWeaver)

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

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We are looking for a Content Manager for our StoryWeaver team.

We are looking for a dynamic individual for the position of Content Manager – StoryWeaver. A self-motivated individual with experience and skills in curating content from multiple sources, forging strategic partnerships and anchoring the process of migrating content to the platform. The person will lead a team and be responsible for timely execution to expand the content available on the platform to serve the needs of children globally. The role will report to the Director – StoryWeaver and will work closely with different internal and external stakeholders. This is a full time position based out of Bengaluru.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the strategic planning, development, and management of content on StoryWeaver

Curation of Content

- - Continual development of new, innovative ideas to curate the content on the platform
  - Curate content based on requirements of organisations and partners so as to ensure users access quality content

Licensing and Sourcing Content

- - Create partnership opportunities with other publishers to open license their content on the platform
  - Work closely with the content team for sourcing children’s storybooks under open licences from across the globe
  - Create, implement and showcase the best practices around open licensing of content through easily replicable frameworks

Orienting to Curriculum

- - Liaison with educational and governmental partners and teachers on curating content based on curriculum and structured frameworks.
  - Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and subject matter experts to create and source curriculum based content.

Hygiene and Maintenance

- - Liaison with collaborators and internal and external stakeholder to ensure that high quality standards are met for crowd-sourced content – including review processes and red flagging of inappropriate content
  - Work closely with operations and studio teams to ensure processes and work-flows are created and well implemented
  - Work closely with the editorial, research and marketing teams on promotions and campaigns and to deliver the project goals

Other Tasks

- To take on other tasks or responsibilities, as required for the project
- Archiving and documentation

Required Skills

Post graduate in Literature / Education / Journalism with 6-8 years of experience in related fields. Experience with digital platforms is favourable
Experience in curriculum development or classroom experience
The candidate must have hands-on experience in review, proofreading and production related processes.
Exceptional communication skills
Highly organized and detail oriented
A proven track record to manage, lead and deliver large-scale operations
Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team

Nice to have but not mandatory

Experience working with non-profits
1-2 years working in a partner-facing role
Indic language and digital publishing experience

Location:
This is a full-time position in our Bangalore office.

Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

Write to us:
Email your resume with ‘Content Manager – StoryWeaver’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Social Media Manager (StoryWeaver)

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful storybooks and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts books in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of storybooks in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The books can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All books on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Social Media Manager for StoryWeaver

The role involves developing and implementing strategic engagement initiatives by building and sustaining relationships with multiple stakeholders, and advocating the brand across a variety of social networks

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for all social media handles for StoryWeaver, engaging with and growing our audiences, and contributing towards building StoryWeaver’s brand and visibility. This includes:

Managing the social media content calendar
Implementing campaigns
Implementing paid digital marketing initiatives
Distributing the brand’s content across a variety of different social networks, and the StoryWeaver Blog.
Nurturing lasting relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders from non-profits, community groups, authors, illustrators, publishers, children, parents, etc.
Creating campaign promotion and documentation videos
Using Analytics and other measurement tools to provide reports on metrics, and continually find ways to improve on those metrics through testing and new initiatives.

Required skills

3-4 years of experience in social media management
Familiar with the latest technology, trends and analytics in social media
Project management, ability to work with tight timelines
Eye for detail

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Previous experience in Sales/ Marketing/ Public Relations
Video skills

Location:

This is a full-time position and is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Social Media Manager – StoryWeaver’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Director - Fundraising and Donor Relations

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality storybooks in multiple languages to support reading acquisition among children. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have distributed millions of books in print and digital formats and spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India and across the globe. Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful storybooks and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Director – Fundraising and Donor Relations

Pratham Books currently has multiple projects which are supported by various donors. We are looking for a Director – Fundraising and Donor Relations, who will lead our fundraising efforts and build sustainable relationships with donors. The candidate recruited will manage a team and be responsible for all decisions on fund raising and donor management.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the end to end process of fundraising and donor relations, which includes the following

- Planning and strategizing yearly fundraising goals
- Establishing a strategic and systematic focus on closing multi‐year commitments with potential leads and donors (Corporates and Foundations)
- Researching grant opportunities and developing proposals for Foundations
- Identifying funding opportunities via awards
- Building and maintaining relationships with existing donors and ensure timely reporting
- Managing volunteering engagements with donors
- Implementing fundraising campaigns from time to time
- Managing our crowdfunding platform www.donateabook.org.in

Required skills

8 to 12 years of experience in Fundraising and Donor Relations at a non-profit organization or similar experience in managing CSR activities
Excellent writing and presentation skills
Well networked in the donor community
Is a self-starter, displays initiative and drive for results
Has the ability to lead individuals and teams in setting and achieving challenging goals

Nice to have but not mandatory:
Previous experience of working in the education sector

Location:
This is a full-time position in our Bangalore office.

Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:
Email your resume with ‘Director- Fundraising and Donor Relations’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Data Analyst (StoryWeaver)

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Data Analyst for Storyweaver

We are looking for a Data Analyst who will work closely with our Product Development team and other internal teams. They will discover the insights within the data sets, and help make smarter decisions to deliver better results for end users.

In this role, the person will be responsible for providing requirements for new features for collection of data, execute data validation checks, ensure data integrity, use statistical techniques to analyse and interpret data, take complete ownership of Google Analytics, identify trends and provide insightful reports to internal and external audience.

We’re looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who loves digging into data, developing insights and communicating data-based recommendations. They will work closely with the internal teams and tech partners to implement recommendations, track the impact and course correct.

The position will report to the Senior Product Manager of StoryWeaver but also requires working closely with the top management. The person needs to be an out-of-the box thinker and should be a strong believer and propagator of use of open technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with internal product owners to understand the target audience and their motivations, generate the product enhancement, development ideas and requirements docs.

Perform steps required to create analysis-ready data sets.
Perform regular data analysis to demystify, assess readership, content gap, trends and performances.
Extracting valuable insight from our data and generating analysis that drives user retention and conversion.
Build a visualization tool that allows internal users to interactively explore the data and insights.
Respond to ad-hoc report and analysis requests from other teams as needed.
Take all data driven features to fruition by working closely with the product development teams.
Be the bridge in between organization and other data-for-good communities.

Required skills

Bachelors in Computer Science, Statistics, Market Research, Operational Research, or related quantitative discipline.
2-4 years of experience in the industry
Experience working with data and analytics.
Good technical background with some hands-on experience with Python/R, relational databases (PostgreSQL) to perform data analysis.
Ability to interpret findings through data visualization and delivery of presentations to both internal and external stakeholders.
Expertise with Google Analytics and common Data Visualization platforms like Tableau, Apache Superset, Google DataStudio etc.
Strong analytical thought process, ability to extract data and transform it into valuable, actionable insight.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Experience working with non-profits.
Experience with Machine Learning.

Location:

This is a full time position in our Bangalore office.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Data Analyst- Storyweaver’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Quality Assurance Engineer (StoryWeaver)

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer for Storyweaver

This role involves testing and support to ensure end-to-end quality assurance of the StoryWeaver platform. There will be significant opportunities for communication with Business and Technical teams to further develop, nurture and scale a world-class digital platform that is redefining the way reading resources can be created and distributed globally. In a 2-year time-frame, the project outcomes are expected to scale by 10x and this position will play an important role in helping the organization meet this objective.

Key Responsibilities:

Work in close coordination with functional team to articulate and document test cases thoroughly to ensure adequate coverage of requirements.
Conduct User Acceptance Testing and Live testing on the Story Weaver platform to identify and report bugs to the Technical Team.
Work closely with technical team to track reported bugs to closure in order to regressively maintain the quality of the Story Weaver platform.
Provide support for coordinating the User related requests with the Technical team.

Required skills

4-6 years of experience in software quality assurance and manual testing of mobile and web-based applications
Must have excellent analytical skills to identify bugs and issues within the software before they occur in real user environment.
Experience working in a SCRUM agile environment.
Excellent analytical skills to understand business requirements and articulate test scenarios and conduct manual testing for mobile and web-based applications
Good understanding of testing practices for Web applications.
Good understanding of issues surrounding multiple device and browser compatibility.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Experience working with non-profits
BE/BTech/MSc/MCA degree in Computer Science or related disciplines will be a plus

Location:

This is a full-time position in our Bangalore office.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Quality Assurance Engineer- Storyweaver’ in the subject line to [email protected]

ERP Manager (Delhi)

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for an ERP Manager
An ERP Manager must have the ability to exercise overall day-to-day control of projects and the resources of the program, balancing the needs for program success with the skills and capabilities of the staff. He should also be a good communicator and must interact regularly and comfortably across various departments — from individual to the ERP Management Team level.

The ERP Manager is responsible for the development of an effective planning process, for the creation of an integrated project schedule that encompasses all aspects for the ERP Program and for the actual execution in conformance to plans and the continuing update and adjustment of plans and execution to fit changing circumstances.

Key Responsibilities:

Develops, plans, and implements the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Determines the scope of the project.
Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities and monitors progress for the ERP system.
Evaluates and recommends changes to current and future ERP system requirements to meet organizational needs.
Generates MIS /dashboards from ERP for top management on a periodic basis
Leads the implementation of new organizational processes aligned with ERP configuration.

Required skills

BE/B.Tech or MCA in Computer Science
3-5 years of experience as an individual contributor
Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
Extensive knowledge of department processes.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Enthusiastic, committed and meets deadlines consistently
Self-starter with excellent people skills

Location:
This is a fulltime position in our Delhi office.

Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:
Email your resume with ‘ERP Manager’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Graphic Designer (StoryWeaver)

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Graphic Designer for StoryWeaver

We are looking for a Graphic Designer for the design and layout of online and offline marketing collateral

Key Responsibilities:

Design and layout of all marketing collateral (online and offline) for StoryWeaver
Ideation of impactful marketing campaigns
Working closely with the rest of the Communications team to develop and create engaging marketing content
Responsibility for the look and feel of all outbound communication for StoryWeaver
Staying up-to-date with current technologies and trends in video production, social media, design tools and applications

Required skills

4-6 years’ work experience
Good communication skills
GIF, video, and editing skills, knowledge of the Adobe suite
Project management, ability to work with timelines
Eye for detail

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Prior experience in children’s book publishing or the social sector will be an advantage.

Location:

This is a full-time position is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Graphic Designer – StoryWeaver’ in the subject line to [email protected]

Studio Manager (Delhi)

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Studio Manager
Today, Pratham Books creates books suited to both print and digital mediums in multiple languages. We are looking for a Studio Manager you will be driving the management of a busy studio that can change from a quiet environment to one full of freelancers and multiple projects all running at the same time. Your job will be to manage the studio and production schedules as well as the day to day administrative responsibilities of running the studio of a reputed publishing house.

This is a job that requires attention to detail, organization and time management. Clear communication and multitasking skills are a must. We require an individual who is motivated, knows how to manage the requirements of book production that can require multiple cycles of reviews and adaptations for different platforms. Ability to prioritize workload to manage the studio schedule within the budgetary requirements.

You will work closely with the Editorial team to ensure timely delivery of all aspects of production for print and digital books – from layouts to pagination, optimizing image quality and proofreading to readying artworks, uploading digital books and QC (quality checking).

Key Responsibilities:

Project management of print, digital media and selected web projects, including setting and managing budgets and schedules/deliverables
Good project planning and execution skills
Strong time and budget planning skills.
Establish the caliber of design and maintain high standards of production on allocated print, digital media and web production
Collaborating with other units in the Publishing division in developing standards for hardcover print, online and audio-visual outputs
Work cross-organizationally, bringing together the various requirements of authoring, web, video, photographic and editorial teams and marketing and supporter relations
Review manuscripts for structural consistency and clarity; supervise coding and transmittal for layout
Transmit and review corrections on composed pages
Discussing and advising in-house authors and appropriate medium, format and style of print and selected digital media
Quality control, including approving print jobs on press when necessary
Creating and managing print production schedules and examining finished samples and approving quality before delivery
Reviewing, negotiating and approving final invoices for payment
Maintain awareness of new and emerging software and tools
Any other work assigned from time to time to meet the technical needs of the organization

Required skills

Bachelor Degree in education / Business Administration/ social sciences or equivalent
Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in developing good quality children’s educational/learning material like storybooks, textbooks etc.
In-depth understanding of the role of supplementary materials on reading skills and habits of children

Nice to have but not mandatory:

An interest in book publishing and children’s books
Social sector experience

Location:
This is a full-time position is based out of Delhi

Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:
Email your resume with Studio Manager in the subject line to [email protected]

Assistant Manager (Partnerships)

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager- Partnerships

In the last few years, we have increased our impact by investing deeply in technology-based initiatives to further our mission the end goal been reaching out to more organisations, more classrooms and many more children across the country. We are now looking to expand our Partnerships Team to make our impact wider and are on a lookout for a passionate individual based out of our Bangalore office.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager who can forge strategic partnerships to facilitate the use of StoryWeaver’s digital resources with organisations that have programs which promote reading and learning among children, specifically in the South and West of India.

The Asst. Manager will be responsible for strategizing and executing plans to increase the user base of StoryWeaver and also provide the necessary training and support to the partner network and work closely with internal stakeholders

Key Responsibilities:

New Partnerships:

Identify potential partner organisations and strategize, design and execute plans to onboard them as StoryWeaver partners.
Build and nurture networks of partners working in the field of Education/ with Children / Ed-Tech.
Create and execute robust work plans for achieving monthly, quarterly and annual goals including specific targets.
Help build strategy for the function, contribute in new ideas for both the function and platform.

Partner Relations:

Identify and engage in-depth with organisations to understand their program and impact and provide training and support to the partner .
Maintain documentation for the various processes under the Partnerships function and to help with research and documentation for impact assessment.
Provide information and feedback to the internal team based on partner feedback and essentially be a bridge between the internal and external stakeholders.
Enhance own knowledge about Language Development and the Importance of Reading to effectively engage with organisations.

Outreach and Training:

Design training modules on StoryWeaver tailored to the needs of organisations working in literacy/education.
Organise and facilitate workshops on Reading with StoryWeaver with different partner organisations across the country.
The role involves regular travel to other cities and towns within India.

Required skills

3 to 5 years work experience in Sales, Marketing, Outreach, Partnerships, or related areas.
Experience in a programmatic function in the education sector and/or direct experience working with teachers and/or in classrooms.
Training skills: Training is a large part of the role and you need to be both skilled and comfortable with addressing a large audience and training them.
Fluency in Hindi and a couple of south-Indian languages.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Ability to network and make connections
Interest in books, education and publishing.

Location:
This is a full-time position is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:
Email your resume with Assistant Manager Partnerships- South and West in the subject line to [email protected]. Also send us a short paragraph on why you think you are suitable for the position.

*Please note there will be a Pre-Work assignment once your resume gets shortlisted.

Graphic Designer

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Graphic Designer

We are looking for a Graphic Designer for design and layout of children’s picture books for digital and print.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and layout of children’s picture books for digital and print.
Adapting the original design files (in print) and converting it into sizes and designs that are suitable for StoryWeaver – Pratham Books’ digital story platform.
Working closely with our Content Team to create and adapt content for digital and print mediums.
Working closely with the production team for the first print run of the books.

Required skills

Minimum one to three years of experience in print and digital graphic design.
A mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) and a grasp of the production process for both print and web.
Strong graphic design skills and an interest in book layouts.
Ability to work quickly and accurately on design files.
Understanding of typography, composition, layout, color, image formats and impactful design along with a keen sense of visualization.
Meticulous attention to design detail and quality.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Interest in book publishing; familiarity with children’s book publishing a plus

Location:

This is a full-time position is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with link to your portfolio with Graphic Designer in the subject line to [email protected]

Graphic Designer - Pratham Books

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Graphic Designer

We are looking for a Graphic Designer for design and layout of children’s picture books for digital and print.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and layout of children’s picture books for digital and print.
Adapting the original design files (in print) and converting it into sizes and designs that are suitable for StoryWeaver – Pratham Books’ digital story platform.
Working closely with our Content Team to create and adapt content for digital and print mediums.
Working closely with the production team for the first print run of the books.

Required skills

Minimum one to three years of experience in print and digital graphic design.
A mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) and a grasp of the production process for both print and web.
Strong graphic design skills and an interest in book layouts.
Ability to work quickly and accurately on design files.
Understanding of typography, composition, layout, color, image formats and impactful design along with a keen sense of visualization.
Meticulous attention to design detail and quality.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Interest in book publishing; familiarity with children’s book publishing a plus

Location:

This is a full-time position is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with link to your portfolio with Graphic Designer in the subject line to [email protected]

Social Media Manager, Pratham Books

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Social Media Manager for Pratham Books

The role involves developing and implementing strategic engagement initiatives by building and sustaining relationships with multiple stakeholders, and advocating the brand across a variety of social networks.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for all social media for Pratham Books handles.
Incorporating online tools and networking to create relationships and ultimately build the company’s brand, both online and off.
Distributing the brand’s content across a variety of different social networks.
Identifying and building lasting relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders from non-profits, community groups, authors, illustrators, publishers, children, parents, etc.
Supporting Pratham Books’ properties like Donate-a-Book.
Using Analytics and other measurement tools to provide reports on metrics, and continually find ways to improve on those metrics through testing and new initiatives.

Required skills

2-3 years of experience in social media management.
Familiar with latest technology, trends and analytics in Social Media.

Nice to have but not mandatory:
Previous experience in Sales/ Marketing/ Public Relations

Location:
This is a full time position in our Bangalore office.

Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Senior Brand Manager

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Senior Brand Manager

We are looking for a Senior Brand Manager to develop, plan and manage marketing activities with various departments and stakeholders so as to enhance the Pratham Books brand. They will oversee all operational requirements with the team. We are looking for someone who has an understanding of what children need to read as well as Indian milieu, being up to date with new trends and effective ways of brand building and media coverage. The person will also need to identify and tap opportunities for brand building and improvise constantly.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and present our brand memorably.
Build thought leadership in the area of reading/ literacy and innovation.
Lead strategy and communication for digital sales channels like the Pratham Books e-store and third-party platforms like Amazon and Flipkart.
Communicate and connect with multiple stakeholders – external, like authors, illustrators, publishers, children, parents, schools, other non-profits, social enterprises and governments; as well as internal, meaning function heads.
Effectively explore new media avenues and collaborations to achieve brand goals.
Plan and execute research projects.
Plan and execute marketing campaigns for Pratham Books as well as sub-brands like Donate-a-Book.
Enhance brand’s offline presence at onground events through marketing collaterals and activation.
Develop and maintain media relations.

Required skills

8-10 years’ work experience
Good writing and people skills
Project Management
Eye for detail

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Prior experience in children’s book publishing or the social sector will be an advantage.

Location:

This is a full-time position is based out of Bangalore

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with Senior Brand Manager in the subject line to [email protected]

Studio Manager

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Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Studio Manager

Today, Pratham Books creates books suited to both print and digital mediums in multiple languages. We are looking for a Studio Manager you will be driving the management of a busy studio that can change from a quiet environment to one full of freelancers and multiple projects all running at the same time. Your job will be to manage the studio and production schedules as well as the day to day administrative responsibilities of running the studio of a reputed publishing house.

This is a job that requires attention to detail, organisation and time management. Clear communication and multitasking skills are a must. We require an individual who is motivated, knows how to manage the requirements of book production that can require multiple cycles of reviews and adaptations for different platforms. Ability to prioritize workload to manage the studio schedule within the budgetary requirements.

You will work closely with the Editorial team to ensure timely delivery of all aspects of production for print and digital books – from layouts to pagination, optimizing image quality and proofreading to readying artworks, uploading digital books and QC (qual

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Account Number	231010100122153
Bank	Axis Bank
Branch	Kasturi Nagar, Bengaluru
Branch Address	SR Enclave, No.5M-631, OMBR Layout 5th Main Road, Kasturi Nagar, Bengaluru Karnataka 560 043
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