Job Opening: Entertainment Journalist for Malaysian Digest

18 July 2011
Job Opening: Entertainment Journalist for Malaysian Digest
Malaysiandigest.com is an online news portal. We are news in earnest, without the veil of partisan politics, emotional outcries and blind suppositions. Capturing viewpoints and showcasing issues, within the context of effects, causes and implications. Bringing you the news as it is and current issues as it develops. Our aim is provide an avenue for intellectual discourse and reasonable discussions. Our goal is to bridge the gap between thought and action, to smooth the creases of emotions and indifference. Our ultimate mission, to provide a sounding board for informed decisions, the voice of reason amidst the storm.

Entertainment Journalist (Selangor - Petaling Jaya)

Responsibilities:

Plan, source, cover and write news, features & opinion articles. Research for materials through interviews, events, internet and direct sources. Have proven ability to follow a beat, develop own stories, and possess own network of sources and contacts in entertainment industry. Manage multiple assignments to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail. Be able to perform and manage stories in a print, broadcast, and online media context.

Requirements:

* Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Mass Communications or equivalent.
* Excellent command of written and spoken in Bahasa Melayu, passionate about Malaysian Entertainment & Lifestyle
* At least 1 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
* Applicants must be willing to work in Petaling Jaya.
* Preferably Junior Executives specializing in Journalist/Editor or equivalent.
* Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
* Creative outgoing and confident to interact with people of all levels
* Flair for writing with an eye for interesting scopes and angles
* Strong research skills, computer literate and internet savvy
* Willing to travel possess own transport
* Independent, responsible, a team player, have initiative and be able to work under pressure with tight deadlines
* Full-Time positions available

Please email your resume to career@malaysiandigest.com. Only short listed applicants will be notified.

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Contact Information:

For inquiries: career@malaysiandigest.com

For submissions: career@malaysiandigest.com

Website: http://www.malaysiandigest.com/
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