Operations Assistant

About the Company

Pune Voice is an emerging digital news and media platform focused on delivering relevant, credible, and timely news and information. As a growing, small-sized organisation, we operate with a lean team and place considerable importance on individual ownership, accountability, and initiative. We are looking for an Operations Assistant who can take ownership of key responsibilities, coordinate with the editorial team, and ensure that our editorial processes run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Editorial Oversight and Policy Compliance
• Ensure that all content, posts, articles, and other material being published across our platforms are consistent with the organisation's editorial guidelines and publication policy.
• Information and Source Management
• Act as the primary point of communication for a set of designated information sources and contacts.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with these sources to facilitate the timely flow of news, updates, and relevant information.
• Receive, organise, verify, and communicate incoming information to the appropriate members of the editorial team.
• Proactively follow up with sources to obtain updates and ensure that relevant information is not missed.

What We Are Looking For

• A highly organised individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Someone who takes initiative and is comfortable working independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple people, manage competing priorities, and ensure timely execution.
• A proactive individual who can take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Comfortable working in a small, growing organisation where responsibilities may extend beyond a narrowly defined job description.

Language Requirements

• Proficiency in English, Hindi, and Marathi, both written and spoken.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals across all three languages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Business Administration, or any related field.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Prior experience in media operations, editorial coordination, content management, or administrative roles would be an advantage, but is not mandatory.