Job Opening: Journalist/ Writer for Empire Publishing Malaysia

31 March 2011
Job Opening: Journalist/ Writer for Empire Publishing Malaysia
BE PART OF THE MALAYSIA SME™ COMMUNITY

MALAYSIA SME™ NEWSPAPER is the first and only paper serving the SME community in Malaysia. Dedicated totally to SMEs, we only cover news, updates, developments and events that are relevant to SMEs. The paper has been designed to provide SMEs better access to markets, new technologies, networking and an improved business environment. With such a paper, readers can now savour the insights, analysis and in-depth interviews and coverage of various SMEs development, activities and initiatives. A total of 50,000 complimentary copies are circulated monthly to SMEs, Government Ministries and Agencies, Associates and Trade Chambers and Commerce, MNCs, GLCs and PLCs. The paper is also available for sale at myNEWS.com, MPH, Borders and Popular bookstores nationwide.

MALAYSIA SME™ NEWSPAPER is part of MSME Inc., a media group whose products are available in the form of Print, Electronics, Online, On Air, Mobile and Events - hence making us the most complete SME media organization in the country. Currently having more than 18,000 members, MSME Inc. is also Malaysia's first and largest SME corporate card issuer.

Journalist / Writer (Selangor)

Responsibilities:

You will undertake an array of editorial tasks and news reporting responsibilities for our publications. These editorial tasks include interviewing, writing, editing, copy-editing, proof reading i.e. speeches, articles and press releases.

* Being involved in the reporting of daily SME news
* Writing for a business-oriented newspaper publication
* Arranging and conducting interviews, as well as attending media functions and press-related events
* Developing creative editorial news and story ideas for the newspaper

Requirements:

* Degree in Mass Communications / Journalism or Related Disciplines
* Required language(s): Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, English
* At least 1 year(s) of working experience in the newspaper or news broadcast industry, with preference given to those from the business desk or economic news reporting
* Proficiency in English is a must, and be computer and internet literate
* Able to work within a deadline driven environment
* Good research, interviwing, reporting, and writing skills
* You must be a self-starter with a strong passion for a long-term career in editorial and / or journalism field
* Preferably Junior Executives specializing in Journalist/Editor or equivalent.
* Fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply
* Full-Time positions available.

For more details, visit us at www.malaysiasme.com.my

Interested candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive resume to hr@malaysiasme.com.my.

More information here.
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