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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 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:
Required skills:
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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
Capacity Building
Impact Documentation and Monitoring & Evaluation
Eligibility:
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:
About the Job:
Below are listed the key tasks for the position of Consultant- Assistant Project Coordinator, Rajasthan at Pratham Books –
Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:
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:
About the Job:
Below are listed the key tasks for the position of Consultant Project Manager- Rajasthan at Pratham Books –
Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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:
Required skills:
Preferred skills:
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:
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
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.
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:
Apply if you have:
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:
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
Skills and Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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:
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:
Required 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:
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.
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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:
Required skills:
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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:
HRMS
Compliance
Employee Engagement
Required Experience:
Education:
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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:
Onboarding and Induction:
Performance Management:
Compensation and Benefits:
Employee Engagement:
HR Operations, HR Policies, Employee Safety, Welfare and Wellness:
Rewards & Recognition:
Learning & Development:
People Analytics:
Required skills:
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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:
Required skills:
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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:
Content Curation and/or Development:
Others:
Required skills and experiences:
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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.
Minimum Requirements
Nice to have but not mandatory
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:
Required skills and experiences:
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:
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:
Required 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:
Required skills and experiences:
Language Skills:
Excellent proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Assamese, Bengali. Knowledge of Bodo is desirable.
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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
— 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
— 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:
Requirements:
2. Skills:
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
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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:
Required skills
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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:
Required skills:
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:
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
Required skills and experiences:
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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:
Required skills and experiences:
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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:
Required skills:
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
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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.
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]
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.
Minimum Requirements
Nice to have but not mandatory
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 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:
Content Curation and/or Development:
Others:
Required skills and experiences:
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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.
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:
Required Skills
Nice to have but not mandatory
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]
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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]
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 Required skills Nice to have but not mandatory: Location: Compensation: Write to us:
Previous experience of working in the education sector
This is a full-time position in our Bangalore office.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Email your resume with ‘Director- Fundraising and Donor Relations’ 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 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.
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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]
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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]
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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]
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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]
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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]
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:
Partner Relations:
Outreach and Training:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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.
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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]
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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]
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:
Required skills
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.
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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]
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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]
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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]
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
Location:
This is a full-time position and is based out of Bangalore
Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.
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: Required skills Nice to have but not mandatory: Location: Compensation: Write to us:
Own and manage critical pieces of the fundraising process, which includes the following:
This is a fulltime position in our Bangalore office.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Email your resume with ‘Assitant Manager- Fundraising and Donor Relations’ 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 Database Manager cum Data Analyst Key Responsibilities: Required skills Nice to have but not mandatory: Location: Compensation: Write to us:
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
This is a full-time position for 1 year and is based out of Bangalore
Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.
Email your resume with DBA and Data Analyst 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 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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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]
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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]
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
Location:
This is a full-time position and is based out of Bangalore
Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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]
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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]
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
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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]
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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.
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
Location:
This is a fulltime position in our Delhi office.
Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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.
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
-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
Nice to have but not mandatory:
Location:
This is a full time position in our Bangalore office.
Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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 Desirable 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.
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: Required skills Nice to have but not mandatory: Location: This is a full time position in our Bengaluru office. Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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.
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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.
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
Location:
This is a fulltime position in our Delhi or Bengaluru office.
Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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
Desirable
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.
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:
Required skills
Nice to have but not mandatory:
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]
Story Cards
A mini storybook that tells an entire tale in four pages. This low-cost, short-form format is used extensively in large scale literacy programmes.
Bilingual Books
The same story in two different languages, so that children who understand one language can use it to learn the second one.
Library-in-a-Classroom
A wall-mounted library of storybooks that can be found in classrooms, large and small, across India. Because a print-rich environment can encourage children to read.
Donate-a-Book
Our crowdfunding platform that helps build libraries and get books to children who need them the most.
StoryWeaver
A digital library of free children’s stories that enables every child to have open access to stories in their mother tongue language to read and enjoy.
Reading Champions
An army of passionate individuals who take the magic of storytelling to children in their communities through exciting events and reading sessions.
Storybooks
With colourful illustrations, localised content in Indian languages, and easy access, our books help children overcome the barriers to reading and become learners for life.
An interesting idea. Key will be location, location, location.
very urban usage…
need to stock and supply these with new titles at regular intervals…
long delays in new issues will not bring in repeat buyers…
What we kept them at key railway stations and bus stations so that the audience is just not urban?
@Anon 1, 2 & 3: Location is key so will experimentation. New titles aren't as important so long as the location has different people passing through, yes? Railway and bus stations are interesting.
Thanks for the comments!
It’s definitely a novel idea.
But.
1. Conventionally, vending machines carry two kinds of products – impulse purchases, and regular purchases which one stocks up on – like cigarettes/condoms, etc. Books, and childrens books, don’t fall in these categories – unless you have reason to believe that they do, in India (it’s possible, but I’d like to hear some reasons or findings to that effect). Also, my understanding of the purchase frequency of something like this is a once a month at most – which is much lower than typical VM products.
2. The entire rationale for a Vending Machine is to cut costs on the overhead of a shop, as well as provide 24/7 availability – Most railway stations/bus stations have bookstores already, which everyone uses. In our country, the cost of running a store isn’t high enough for vending machines to exist. Yet.
3. Technology adoption in India is a mystery – some technologies take years to be adopted, and some things outdo every country (like cellphones, for instance) – there is a technology angle to this – that of educating the buyer of how to use the machine – this isn’t a very helpful point, because all I’m saying is that it might swing either way. Heh. 🙂
4. My opinion is that the reason this might work is not because of a large demand for the product, but more a novelty of using the VM, and the impulse of suddenly buying something. If there was a large demand, having or not having a VM wouldn’t make a huge difference – it would merely be a matter of convenience. If however it does work, and people buy one, and get hooked to the books, and this drives some sort of wave/fad/trend of buying, it might in turn drive the demand of the books up – that’s the optimistic point of view.
@Mr. D: Good points, all of them. I’m wondering if price points will make a difference to the success or failure of this idea. What if we price the books really low, to compete *with* the booksellers on the platform et. al.? Also, novelty isn’t a sustainable method of operations, no?
As Anon 1 mentioned -location would surely be an important factor. With places like bus stops and railway stations, vending machines could (at times) intimidate people. But then again, if the psychedelic weight machines seem to be a hit amongst the people, this could attract people as long as the prices are not high.
Many malls these days have a centre to look after your kids while you grab a bite or do some shopping. A vending machine in such a place would also be a good idea.
From ReneeBC
I agree with Maya – South Africa’s Freedom Toaster is a huge success in shopping malls and universities (different audience to what you’re trying to reach though).
Gautam, Herman Manson is one of SA’s top branding / marketing experts. You can follow him on Twitter (marklives) or here: http://www.marklives.com/
And if you want an introduction, please shout. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind helping your cause 🙂
@Maya and Renee
Thanks for the thoughts. Will follow them up!
Few thoughts,
Isn’t Pratham trying to reach children who are slightly disadvantaged? I mean, kids in urban areas have certainly more access to books than their rural/townie counterparts.
So, having colourfully lit up vending machines with book covers / illustrations that catch the eye of the rural/townie parents and kids will be a viable option.
A touch screen kiosk giving you a synopsis of the book, the price, other books in the same genre/ setting is also something to think over. Computerized kiosks are expensive but for a cause like this, I am sure helping hands will abound.
Language also plays a role – are you focussin on English or Hindi titles? And for what age group?
Enough has been said about the Internet slowly killing the passion that people share for books – but the Net has made reading much more interactive, inexpensive, easy to navigate and customise your reading experience.
Novel ideas such as a Book VM will have to out-best the Internet even in rural / town areas, where computers and the Internet have made deep inroads!
All the best,
Furry-Byter
Hats off to Pratham Books. I am constantly impressed and envious about the fact that they first do and then talk about it. Usually, publishing house do the opposite. Cheers to your amazing team of creative, dynamic professionals.
Its true that location is important but so is the mass reachability. I think Pratham Books is bringing forward a revolution of sorts. Kids who are at an economic disadvantage can be helped to read books if we can create mass scale awareness. In bus stops and railway stations, vending machines may intimidate people but they will get used to it just as they've got used to ATMS and now everyone knows its use.
In Delhi, most malls have these kiosks but whenever I've tried using them, something gets stuck and then manual assistance is required. I think user friendly functionality is very important. A vending machine in popular places like malls, cafeterias, Railway stations, popular libraries in a city or rural area, and near playschools and local schools would also be a good idea to boost a love for books in kids.
I think this endeavor by Pratham Books is amazing and totally different from the typical money making goal that most publishers pursue.
I would love to support this cause in any way that I can.
Hi Swapna, thanks so much for you feedback…