Penang Monthly is a magazine published by Penang Institute, in response to the growing insight among Malaysians of their responsibility for the future of their country. It provides critical and reliable information for the concerned citizen and to inspire positive action among its readers.
Penang Monthly stimulates discussion on significant issues that concern Penang and Malaysia. Each issue is backed by a socio-economic data section and studies present trends in the arts, industry, politics and economics for the benefit of decision-makers in government and the private sector.
ASSISTANT EDITOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fresh graduates encouraged to apply. Interested candidates, please submit your application, complete with resume and expected salary and contact information to Jeffrey Quah.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: jeffreyquah@penanginstitute.org
Website: http://penangmonthly.com
Penang Monthly stimulates discussion on significant issues that concern Penang and Malaysia. Each issue is backed by a socio-economic data section and studies present trends in the arts, industry, politics and economics for the benefit of decision-makers in government and the private sector.
ASSISTANT EDITOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Research, conduct interviews and write feature articles and news items for publication.
- Take initiative in thinking up story ideas and new projects.
- Coordinate and ensure articles go through entire production process, from editorial to copyediting to design.
- Proofread magazine before it goes to print, checking for typos, correct credits and photographs, etc.
- Update events calendar every month.
- Source for photographs from various sources, e.g. our own archives, other publications and institutions, online, etc.
- Liaise with business manager and art director to ensure that correct advertisement artwork is used.
- Upload articles onto website and liaise with web designer.
- Help manage social media platforms, e.g. Twitter, Facebook accounts, etc. Tasks include uploading short updates such as upcoming events, online competitions, etc.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Strong eye for detail
- Good organisational skills
- Able to get around Penang on your own
- Able to work under tight deadlines
- Good understanding of social media a plus
Fresh graduates encouraged to apply. Interested candidates, please submit your application, complete with resume and expected salary and contact information to Jeffrey Quah.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: jeffreyquah@penanginstitute.org
Website: http://penangmonthly.com
