Vacancy: Reporters for Star Publications Malaysia

16 November 2010
Vacancy: Reporters for Star Publications Malaysia
Deadline: 21 November 2010

Company Description

Star Publications was founded in 1971. The Company set up its office in Penang and The Star newspaper is the Malaysia's first provincial tabloid English newspaper. It was the first newspaper to introduce the modern method (at that time) of newspaper production - electronic typewriters and offset printing. In 1976, The Star graduated from a regional newspaper to a national daily. During the early 80s, The Star moved from Penang to Kuala Lumpur to accommodate a growing staff force and incorporated the latest printing technologies. The Company began publishing its own magazines - Kuntum (Bahasa Malaysia monthly educational magazine), Shang Hai (Chinese monthly business magazine, Galaxie (fortnightly English entertainment magazine) and Flavours (bi-monthly English magazine on creative food and lifestyle). In 1995, Star Publications (M) Berhad was listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange main board. In 2002, the Company began its operations in the new state-of-art printing plant in Shah Alam called Star Media Hub and Bayan Lepas, Penang called Star Northern Hub in 2003, offering increased printing capacity and greater flexibility for newspaper pagination and colour.

Closing Date: 20 Nov 2010

Reporters

Based: Malaysia(Penang)

Job Description

We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our vibrant Editorial Team in Penang.

Are you resourceful, versatile and hightly motivated?

If you are, come join the team.

Our requirements :

* Motivated self-starter and able to work independently
* Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Effective oral and written communication skills
* Willing to work irregular hours
* Computer literate and multimedia savvy

Our fringe benefits include:

* 5-day work week
* 2 months’ annual bonus
* Medical, dental care
* Hospitalization, term life and personal accident insurance coverages
* Additional E.P.F. Contribution (retirement benefit)

If you have what it takes, we invite you to write in and tell us all about yourself.

Send your resume with current and expected salaries, contact numbers and a recent passport-size photograph (n.r.) to:

The Manager, Human Resources & Administration
STAR PUBLICATIONS (MALAYSIA) BHD (10894-D)
Star Northern Hub
No. 202, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah
11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang

or email : recruitment@thestar.com.my or recruitpg@thestar.com.my

Kindly indicate position applied for on the top left hand corner of the envelope.

Closing date: November 21, 2010. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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