Adam Turner and Alex Kidman may have put their long-running tech podcast, Vertical Hold, on “indefinite pause,” but they haven’t ruled out the show returning if they can find the right support in the future. Influencing spoke to both Turner and Kidman to reflect on a decade of producing hundreds of episodes of the program. “There are no plans at the moment to bring the show back, but there has not been a hard line drawn in the sand that we will never do it again,” Turner told Influencing.  “Part of it comes down to time commitments, particularly as we're both freelancers. And part of it just comes down to the economics of podcasting and sponsorships.” The show aired its final episode in December 2023, originally planning to return this year. However, the commercial realities of podcasting led to a heartfelt goodbye and Vertical Hold winding down.  “I don't think it's shock surprise news to say that the tech media space is a difficult one right now, especially c

Outlook Business, a prominent publishing group based in Mumbai, is seeking a talented and experienced Copy Editor with expertise in the business and finance sectors to join their team in New Delhi.  The primary responsibilities include editing and proofreading long-form articles on business and finance, ensuring adherence to the magazine’s style guide, fact-checking, and collaborating with internal teams to meet deadlines.  The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, or a related field (preferred), with 5-7 years of experience in copy editing for mainstream publications, focusing on business and finance journalism.  Interested candidates can submit their resume and cover letter outlining their experience and interest in this role to careers@outlookindia.com.   

Allison Worldwide, a global integrated marketing and communications consultancy, is on the lookout for a Senior Public Relations Executive (Corporate Entertainment) to join its team in Mumbai.   The ideal candidate is someone who has 2-4 years of experience in PR or a related field and is a good fit for the abovementioned position. The chosen candidate may be required to travel and work on weekends.  Interested applicants can share their resumes directly to   Bhavya.singhvi@allisonworldwide.com.   

Jagran New Media, an independent media house based in Noida is looking to fill multiple roles in their editorial department.  The organisation is looking for candidates to fill the positions including GK Content Writer, Education Content Writer, Current Affairs Content Writer, and a Content Manager with at least 2-4 years of relevant newsroom work experience.   Interested candidates can apply for the mentioned vacancies through their LinkedIn page.    

Republic World is actively recruiting for News Writer, Senior News Writer, and Principal News Writer positions at their Noida newsroom.  The ideal candidates should be passionate news hounds with 2-6 years of experience, possess a meticulous understanding of Indian politics and geopolitics, and top-notch communication skills. Applicants are also expected to stay abreast of the latest media trends.  Interested candidates can apply for the positions through the company's LinkedIn page.   

The Collective Newsroom, media partner and content provider for BBC News Indian-language websites, is hiring a reporter based in Bhopal for BBC News Hindi.    The reporter's responsibilities include covering stories for the Hindi audience, on-air reporting, collaborating with other reporters and creating engaging content aligned with the firm’s strategic objectives. Adherence to the BBC's health and safety policy is essential.  Ideal candidates should possess production skills, a strong on-screen presence, and proficiency in audience engagement tools and strategy. They should excel in communication, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.  Interested individuals can submit their resumes through the firm's LinkedIn page before May 22, 2024, for consideration.   

Multi-award-winning television journalist Michael Morrah is set to join the NZ Herald team as a Senior Investigative Reporter and team leader, New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) announced today. Morrah, who has been twice named Reporter of The Year and has won Best News Coverage awards at both the NZ Television Awards and Voyager Media Awards, brings nearly two decades of media experience to his new role. He currently serves as an Investigations Correspondent for Newshub. In his new position at NZ Herald, Morrah will focus on producing online video news content, contributing to NZME’s ongoing digital transformation efforts. He will also regularly contribute across all NZME news platforms, including print and radio. NZME Chief Content Officer Murray Kirkness highlighted the significance of Morrah’s appointment, stating, 'We are really looking forward to Michael joining the team. His exceptional investigative reporting and experience will be invaluable as we expand and enh