Are you a news reporter who understands how modern audiences consume stories on social media? Star Media Group is looking for a News Journalist (Social Media) to join our digital newsroom, turning breaking news, investigative pieces, and beat reporting into high-impact digital and social stories. If you have a passion for news gathering, story framing, and digital journalism, this is your platform to inform and engage the nation.
Key Responsibilities
- News Writing & Adaptation: Research, write, and adapt news stories and headlines specifically for social media platforms without sacrificing journalistic integrity or accuracy.
- Digital News Reporting: Transform breaking headlines, press releases, and in-depth articles into compelling multimedia news formats (infographics, video hooks, short-form text, and interactive polls).
- Editorial & Marketing Collaboration: Work closely with the Editorial and Marketing teams to ensure news updates and editorial campaigns are executed accurately and on schedule.
- Audience Engagement & Community Moderation: Manage reader engagement on news posts, handle branded content requests, and facilitate meaningful news discussions across platforms.
- Performance Tracking: Analyze post reach, audience growth, and article engagement using analytics tools like FB Creator Studio and Hootsuite to refine digital coverage.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 2 to 3 years of experience in news writing, journalism, or media content creation.
- Tech & Analytics: Proficiency in social media publishing and tracking tools (FB Creator Studio, Hootsuite) and Google Workspace.
- Visual & Editorial Editing: Working knowledge of media editing software (Canva, graphic design, and basic video/image editing tools).
- Advertising Exposure: Familiarity with Facebook Ad Manager is a plus.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Financial & Security: Annual increments, phone allowance, and the peace of mind that comes with Union benefits.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
- Lifestyle & Perks: Enjoy our in-house cafeteria and cafe, plus exclusive staff discounts on partner brands.
- Growth: Constant learning through in-house training to keep your skills sharp.
- Prime Location: Forget the traffic! We are just a 5-minute walk from the Phileo Damansara MRT station.
Ready to bring trusted journalism to the next generation of news readers? Apply today and join the frontline of digital news!