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Journalist / Correspondent, Berita Harian

Job Type:  Full Time
Category:  Newsroom

Overall Purpose of the Job

A newspaper for the local Malay community, Berita Harian was established on July 1, 1957. It presents news and issues from home, the region and the world, featuring a wide spectrum of topics from sports to politics and religion. Other highlights include Malay culture and tradition, arts and heritage, family, hobbies and leisure. Berita Harian also provides a platform for the Malay community to voice their views on issues that concern them. It is a paper that speaks with authority and understands the needs of the Malay community.

 

As a journalist/correspondent, you are expected to gather facts and information through research and interviews, and present the information in a clear, concise and interesting way on BH’s multimedia platforms, encompassing print, website and social media. The content you produce must also be able to be presented through video, infographics and articles suited for the digital platform. You may be expected to present or do voice overs in the videos produced.

 

You are also expected to assist the Editor in editorial projects across BH’s multimedia platforms and produce clean copies for print, as well as other digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Degree from a recognised university with at least 3-5 years of relevant experience in journalism and/or content creation

  • Effectively bilingual in Malay and English, with good written and spoken skills

  • Possess an inquisitive mind with a nose for news and have a strong interest in social and online media content

  • Knowledge of multi-platform news-gathering tools and resources

  • Ability to initiate, plan and produce video content

  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro or equivalent software is an added advantage

  • Ability to work under tight deadline pressure

  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team

  • Willingness to work on shifts, weekends and/or public holidays where needed

  • Candidates with more extensive relevant experience may be considered for the Correspondent position

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