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Interested applicants should send their updated CV to [email protected].
Applications not sent via email shall not be entertained.
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Business Writer
Key Responsibilities:
- Acts as the primary writer for all written content to be published.
- Conducts research on relevant topics regarding stories, features, etc.
- Puts together reports, summaries, etc. for the guidance of the editorial team.
- In charge of preliminary proofreading of written content.
- Collates all written articles from contributors for screening by the Editorial Assistant.
- Receives shortlisted and edited files that are ready for posting.
- Publishes and schedules the content publishing
- Performs other tasks that may be assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- College graduate preferably major in journalism, communication, economics or courses related to social sciences or liberal arts
- At least one year experience as business reporter/writer in print or multimedia platform
- Nose for news, excellent communication, writing and research skills
Content Specialist
Key Responsibilities:
- Content Creation:
- Develop and write engaging content that includes viral stories, odd news, crowdsourced content, and unconventional police reports.Ensure content is timely, share-worthy, and has the potential to resonate with a broad audience.
- Content can be in various formats, such as articles, videos, podcasts, and infographics.
- Audience Engagement:
- Use non-traditional news content to drive reader interaction and engagement on the platform
- Ensure that the content is SEO compliant.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with the news, video, social media, BAI, SEO, analytics and UX teams.
- Contribute to team discussions and provide feedback on content and strategy.
- Quality Assurance:
- Ensure all content aligns with the publication's standards and editorial guidelines.
- Regularly review and update content based on performance metrics and reader feedback.
- Innovation and Adaptation:
- Stay informed about trends in digital media and audience preferences.
- Continuously adapt and innovate content offerings to stay competitive in the digital media landscape.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field
- Preferably 1-2 years experience in a related field; open to fresh graduates with related experience
- Proven experience in writing, journalism, or content creation, preferably in a digital news setting
- Strong writing and storytelling skills, with an ability to produce creative and engaging content
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
- Familiarity with digital media trends, SEO, and social media platforms.
- Excellent research and fact-checking skills. Strong collaboration and communication abilities.
E-Sports Contributing Writer
Key Responsibilities:
- Write timely stories that will appeal to and engage the target audience of Esports INQ
- Optimize headlines, keywords and tags for search engine optimization (SEO) to increase search visibility
- Work with INQUIRER.net editorial and sales teams to improve content strategy and grow the Esports INQ community
- Review and update articles based on performance metrics and feedback
- Attend coverages, conduct interviews and provide write-ups for major industry events, on occasion
Minimum Qualifications
- College graduate preferably major in journalism, communication, or other related field
- At least 6 months of experience in writing content for a digital publisher
- A creative storyteller who can produce engaging content
- Previous experience in covering the esports and gaming industry is much preferred
- Solid understanding of search engine optimization and best practices
- Must be a self-starter and be able to learn the latest industry developments
- Strong organizational skills to ensure timely turnover of articles
IT Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- 1. People Development and Performance Evaluation
- ● Develop strategies to enhance team productivity and effectiveness.
- ● Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- ● Identify training needs and opportunities for team development.
- ● Plan and manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions are implemented.
- 2. Server Management
- ● Oversee the installation, maintenance, and support of servers.
- ● Ensure high availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission-critical server resources.
- ● Develop procedures for routine server management, including back-ups, patches and scripting for automation
- 3. Cloud (AWS Focus)
- ● Manage AWS-based cloud services, including EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda
- ● Implement and maintain AWS security protocols and disaster recovery measures
- ● Optimize AWS service usage and cost.
- 4. Systems Administration
- ● Administer network and data security, including directory, group policy, firewalls, antivirus, email security, etc.
- ● Ensure continuous delivery and maintenance of IT services.
- ● Manage end-user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations.
- 5. Cybersecurity
- ● Develop and implement security frameworks for the organization
- ● Conduct regular system audits to ensure compliance with the latest regulations.
- ● Stay current with cybersecurity and countermeasures.
- 6. Project Management
- ● Plan, execute, and oversee projects from conception to completion.
- ● Coordinate cross-functional team efforts to achieve project goals.
- ● Manage timelines, resources, and budget allocations.
- 7. Scripting for Linux and Windows
- ● Develop and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks and improve system efficiency.
- ● Ensure scripts are optimized for both Linux and Windows environments.
- ● Provide support and documentation for custom scripts.
- 8. Network Management
- ● Manage the operation of network services and maintain network security
- ● Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues.
- ● Implement and manage network infrastructure upgrades and expansions.
- 9. Web Development, SEO, Syndication, and Digital Marketing Knowledge
- ● Have a fair understanding of web development practices, SEO strategies, content syndication, and digital marketing trends to collaborate effectively with related teams.
- 10. End User Computing
- ● Manage the support and management of end-user computing platforms.
- 11. Software Development Knowledge
- ● Maintain a fair understanding of the software development lifecycle.
- ● Knowledge in Java, JavaScript, C, C++, Python, Mobile Development and PowerShell.
- 12. Performs other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a
- related field.
- At least 5 years in IT management, preferably in the digital media industry
- Proven experience in a technical leadership role
- Strong knowledge of server management, cloud services (AWS), and system administration
- Expertise in cybersecurity practices
- Experience with project management
- Proficiency in scripting for both Linux and Windows environment
- Excellent skills in network management
- Basic understanding of web development, SEO, syndication, and digital marketing
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Web and Systems Developer
Key Responsibilities:
- Website Development and Maintenance
- Write well-designed, testable and efficient code using best software development practices;
- Create website layout and user interfaces by using standard HTML/CSS practices;
- Responsible for maintaining, expanding and scaling the site;
- Integration and Optimization
- Integrate data from various back-end services and databases;
- Optimize website performance and ensure compatibility across different browsers, devices and platforms;
- Develop and implement new website features, tools, and functionalities to improve user engagement and drive audience growth;
- Technical Troubleshooting and Support
- Troubleshoot website and system problems and resolve any issues that arise;
- Provide technical support for the website and system functionality and performance.
- Content Management
- Work with the UX/UI and Design team to match visual design intent and ensure that content is accurately integrated and displayed.
- Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Performance Monitoring
- Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities;
- Support in the creation and implementation of marketing activations through web builds and migrations.
- Security and Compliance
- Ensure that web application systems are always updated and secured to comply with application security standards.
- Collaborate with infrastructure teams to ensure the security and scalability of digital platforms.
- Collaboration and Project Management
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including editorial/content, design, product management, and other teams to develop and enhance digital news products, features and other systems used internally within the company;
- Participate in reviewing user interface design and changes made to the product;
- Manage project timelines, deadlines and constraints.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field
- A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in web and systems development
- Demonstrates expertise in both front-end and back-end development technologies, with a strong grasp of modern web development practices
- Proficient in HTML5, PHP, MySQL, CSS, XHTML, XML, RSS, Ajax, JavaScript (Angular JS is an advantage)
- Other web applications and systems development tools and languages
- Databases, such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL
- Problem-solving abilities, teamwork, communication skills
Interested applicants should send their updated CV to [email protected].
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