Associate, Multiplatform Journalist

WHY JOIN US?

• We practice a vibrant & energetic office culture.
• We provide opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• Good performance is always rewarded accordingly.

“ It's our people that make Astro Malaysia’s leading entertainment company. We are an inclusive employer, to enable everyone at Astro to be their best. We embrace differences – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products/services and our community. We also understand and appreciate that diversity is a driver of creativity and innovation, which will make our business more competitive, compelling and profitable. ”

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

• Advise Editorial Team on story opportunities/trending items on social media
• Be the eyes and ears of Astro Awani on social media platforms.
• Promote Awani content
• Devise strategies to draw social media users to Awani web and TV platforms.
• Create exclusive content by merging social media elements with Awani content
• Harvest user-generated content for editorial needs – polls, opinions, discussions, photos & videos.
• Promote Awani brand by maintaining engaging public profile
• Engage social media users to keep them coming back for more Awani content.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a Degree in any related field of studies.
• Fluent spoken and written skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Good scripting skills and writing flair.
• Good visual flair in presenting stories
• Willingness to learn on the job.
• Familiarity with technology and ability to pickup technical skills quickly.
• Good knowledge of latest TV and web broadcast technology.
• Meticulous and methodical as well as a good team player.