Junior Journalist

<p><strong>Position Summary:<br> </strong></p> <p>We are seeking an ambitious <strong>Junior Journalist/Content Editor</strong>. This role is ideal for a motivated individual passionate about crafting impactful stories and keen on exploring the business sector. As part of our editorial team, the successful candidate will significantly contribute to shaping the narrative of business journalism through innovative content creation and meticulous research. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in journalism within a company that champions creativity and integrity.<br> <br> </p> <p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work from home</li> <li>Monday to Friday | 6 AM to 3 PM Manila Time</li> <li>*Following Australian Public holidays</li> <li>* Observance of a shutdown period towards the year-end, approximately 3 weeks. Employees are required to utilize their leaves to offset the non-holiday days during this period, ensuring a well-deserved break.<br> <br> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Content Development:</strong> Create compelling and insightful articles, focused on business and travel journalism. Ensure content engages, informs accurately, and aligns with our mission to inform and inspire our audience.</li> <li><strong>News Journalism: </strong>Engage in a fast-paced newsroom to publish press releases from companies within the travel industry</li> <li><strong>Collaborative Projects:</strong> Partner with editorial and digital teams to conceptualize and produce multimedia content, enhancing stories with visual and interactive elements.</li> <li><strong>Editorial Excellence:</strong> Maintain high editorial standards, proofreading and editing content for clarity, accuracy, and stylistic consistency. Participate in editorial planning and strategic discussions.</li> <li><strong>Digital Engagement:</strong> Utilize digital platforms for content distribution, applying SEO best practices and social media strategies to maximize audience reach and interaction.</li> <li><strong>Continuous Learning: </strong>Keep up to date with travel industry trends, emerging technologies, and journalistic best practices to continuously enhance content quality and relevance.<br> <br> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A bachelor’s degree in journalism, Mass Communication, or a related field.</li> <li>At least 2 years of professional experience in journalism, with a preference for backgrounds in business journalism.</li> <li>Demonstrated writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a portfolio of high-quality journalistic content.</li> <li>Strong research skills and a dedication to journalistic ethics and thorough fact-checking.</li> <li>Proficient in digital publishing platforms, SEO, and social media engagement.</li> <li>Excellent organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.</li> <li>Self-motivated and adaptable, able to work effectively in a remote setting.</li> <li>Awareness of and compliance with Australian public holidays and specified company shutdown periods.</li> </ul>

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