Job Description

A newspaper for the local Malay community, Berita Harian was established on July 1, 1957. It presents news and issues from home, the region and the world, featuring a wide spectrum of topics from spor A newspaper for the local Malay community, Berita Harian was established on July 1, 1957. It presents news and issues from home, the region and the world, featuring a wide spectrum of topics from sports to politics and religion. Other highlights include Malay culture and tradition, arts and heritage, family, hobbies and leisure. Berita Harian also provides a platform for the Malay community to voice their views on issues that concern them. It is a paper that speaks with authority and understands the needs of the Malay community. Berita Harian's editorial team is looking for a Content Sub Editor. As a Content Sub Editor, you are passionate and enthusiastic about how articles are presented, with a keen eye for an engaging headline. You will work on both print and online platforms of Berita Harian, subbing and uploading articles, writing Search Engine Optimisation-friendly headlines and picture captions. Prior experience in developing creative social content, newsletter emails, videos, infographics, blogs etc would be a bonus. Requirements You pay strong attention to detail and deliver work that is of a high standard with excellent text-editing and fact-checking skills, with the ability to write attention-grabbing, accurate headlines. As a Content Sub-Editor for print, you will fact check, plug information holes, and turn reporters' copy into tight, clear, and readable stories before they are published online or in the print newspaper. You will be required to write headlines, captions, and layout pages that will draw readers into a story. Creative flair would also come into play as you would be required to design pages and/or related supplements. For online and digital platforms, you must demonstrate a working knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and writing headlines for the internet You will be required to use the web content management system efficiently and upload content without errors in a fast-paced environment You keep abreast of evolving trends across digital platforms and media and understand in detail how social media platforms work You are willing to work during irregular hours (early mornings or night shifts)