A new challenge at Mail&Guardian

by Nic Haralambous on 9/05/2008

Today is my last day working at Financial Mail and I can now announce that I am starting a new job at M&G Online on the 19th of May.

My official job title is business manager: mobile and recruitment. But I am sure that more regarding my actual day to day activities will come out as soon as I move in and get involved in the team.

Working with Matt and Vince is definitely going to be one of the great things about my new position. The job is innovative and in a market that is about to burst and is still fairly unconquered in the media sphere.

Obviously moving in to a new market and media house is a big leap for me and one that I am cautiously approaching (with some level of excitement). There are some nerves which should be expected but overall I can’t wait to sink my teeth in to the challenge.

Financial Mail was a phenomenal place to work and to gain some extremely valuable knowledge and experience. The people were sterling and I learned more than I thought I could in a year. But for my career, my brand and the moves I’m trying to make in the industry this is definitely the right move for me at the perfect time.

Things are hotting up in SA, the market is about to explode and I am itching to bury myself in it.

nharalambous@gmail.com

There are 24 comments in this article:

  1. 9/05/2008JBagley says:

    Awesome news Nic! Congrats!

    I’m sure working with Matthew and Vince is going to be one roller coaster ride. Have fun!

  2. 9/05/2008Melissa says:

    Great news Nic – I wish you all the best and I’m sure it’ll be an awesome experience for you!

  3. 9/05/2008Darren says:

    Ah, the big announcement, and it is big. Congratulations on taking the leap, trust you will enjoy the new challenges and being stretched a bit.

    Sounds like a very good way to position yourself for the anticipated growth in the market too, wish you all the best in it Nic!

  4. 9/05/2008Vincent Maher » Nic Haralambous joins M&G Online says:

    [...] you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!As Nic just announced on his blog, he will be joining our team as the business manager for mobile and recruitment in two [...]

  5. 9/05/2008cath says:

    Nic! I am so so happy for you!

  6. 9/05/2008Fred Roed says:

    Nice one Nic, looking forward to seeing you stir things up there.

  7. 9/05/2008Nic says:

    Thanks everyone!

    Fred – looking forward to getting a big teaspoon!

  8. 9/05/2008South African says:

    Congratz – you’re doing great and that’s now surprise to me, because you’re a gifted person. Keep riding that wave.

  9. 9/05/2008Jason says:

    Excellent news, Harry! Very happy that you’re even deeper (and higher) in the mix now. Look forward to seeing you at all kinds of events, conferences, awards and general internetty new media-ish type things. All the best!

  10. 10/05/2008mazola molefe says:

    Nic..All the best man..it was a pleasure to work with you for the past 4months i have known you!! Take it by storm (M&G that is)..and dont forget to check me out on cyberspace, http://www.frecklethejourno.blogspot.com and molefem@thetimes.co.za

  11. 11/05/2008Wesley says:

    Is it true that you got fired from Financial Mail because you reported on that fake story by Sheena Gates?

  12. 11/05/2008Nic Haralambous published one of Sheena’s fake articles | Cape Town news says:

    [...] According to his personal blog, Nic Haralambous has taken up a position with The Mail & Guardian. His last working day with [...]

  13. 11/05/2008Nic says:

    Wesley I’m not even going to dignify such rubbish with an answer.

  14. 11/05/2008Graeme says:

    Nice one – good luck. If you’re a squash player, please get Mr Buckland onto the court for a bit of practice before I take him on again :-)

  15. 11/05/2008Nic says:

    Graeme you know what, I am a squash player (occasionally!!) so maybe Matt can teach me, he can practice and we can get it going!!

    Thanks for luck!!

  16. 11/05/2008Eric says:

    the team is getting EVEN stronger

    have a blast Nic & best of luck with the new position

    E

  17. 11/05/2008Nic says:

    Thanks Eric! Much appreciated. Hope we’ll c you soon somewhere up here in JHB!

  18. 12/05/2008cath says:

    @Nic – I just read Wesley’s comment and thrown a pumpkin at him mentally and then ignored it.

    Nic Harry. You are amazing. I am so damn proud of you. You will rock this gig. You Go Boy!

    XXX

  19. 12/05/2008Dieter says:

    Going from FM Campus editor to Business manager: mobile and recruitment sounds a bit like a step down for you. Is it?

    Nothing in that new title suggests that you will be working as a journalist. Will you be writing for M&G online or not?

  20. 12/05/2008Nic says:

    Hey Dieter, no I wont be doing any writing. I’m moving out of journalism as a definitive industry and moving in to strategising and business management.

  21. 12/05/2008Richard Catto says:

    Nic, I think if you promise Vincent and Matt that you won’t publish another of Sheena’s fake stories, they’ll consider giving you another shot at writing.

  22. 14/05/2008SheBee says:

    Nic well done, Boyo! I couldn’t think of a better employee than you for M&G.

  23. 16/05/2008Anton says:

    Hi Nic, well done!!! Know you are going to be great in the new job. Rise to the challenge and enjoy. Awesome!!

  24. 16/05/2008Nic says:

    Hey Anton! Thanks alot man. Will definitely have a big challenge to rise to so I am very keen!

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