Assistant News Editor (Malaysia)

Eco-Business is looking for a passionate and motivated editor to join their regional team. This role requires solid writing, journalism and content curation experience across all multimedia platforms and formats, and impeccable English writing and speaking skills. Additional Asian languages are welcome. Strong track record in business or finance journalism is preferred.

Key responsibilities

• Developing and pitching ideas and delivering a wide range of editorial and EB Studio branded content products, thought leadership programmes and programme development.
• Lead branded content projects, event development and programming, contribute ideas and join brainstorms.
• Writing and producing content on relevant sustainable development issues and trends in the Asia Pacific region.
• Work with the wider editorial team on editorial projects across all of Eco-Business platforms including the written word, podcasts, videos, photography, features, long form special reports, among other formats
• Social media management, including publishing all EB Studio content on social media, comments moderation,
• LinkedIn group management, and reader engagement via comments and tweets.
• Work in collaboration with the partnerships team to engage brand partners.
• Support the development of some select strategic proposals and pitches.
• Support the Director of Partnerships to execute branded content projects, events and business strategy.
• Build and maintain key relationships across the business (including commercial and editorial).
• Generate insights from key metrics across Eco-business’s branded content platforms to guide effective decision making and programme development.
• Design and publish content across all of Eco-Business’s platforms and networks.
• Respond to comments and queries from their partners and community in a timely manner.
• Monitor and report on feedback, online reviews and metrics.
• Coordinate with their partnerships and editorial teams to ensure brand consistency.

Eligibility

• A keen interest in sustainability and development issues.
• A university degree in English, Literature, Communication Studies, or any other relevant field.
• Experience in the Asia Pacific region
• At least three to five years of journalism experience in the newsroom of an established media outlet, or a freelancer with a portfolio of work published in reputable media outlets.
• A proven track record of identifying and writing creative and original news stories, and successful follow-up to promote them amongst readers and social media users.
• The ability to multi-task and cope with tight newsroom deadlines.
• Strategic thinking, excellent project management and organisational skills
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy, and strong written and spoken English language skills.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the willingness to contribute to the success of a growing and dynamic organisation.
• Familiarity with photography and videography gear and production, design and web tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, HTML and CSS, as well as social media and project management tools will be considered favourably
• A clear understanding of the Eco-Business brand and editorial principles.

How to apply

To formally apply, please send a cover letter, your latest CV, and available starting date to Jessica Cheam (jcheam@eco-business.com) and Kerri Khoo (kerri.khoo@eco-business.com), with the email subject line stating the position you are applying for and your current location. Candidates who are available to start immediately will be given preference.

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