Job Openings

Account Executive | Cebu-based

Key Responsibilities:

• Understands online terminologies and systems (ad serving platforms) and mathematical computations related to online publishing business.
• Understands the online audience and the digital landscape, particularly in the Central Visayas Region, in relation to online publishing business.
• Develops sales packages in line with the overall sales strategy of Inquirer but tailor-fit to Central Visayas clients..
• Prospects to identify and qualify new potential customers, including cold calling and development of leads through referral channels, to generate appointments and establish relationships.
• Manages the pipeline of opportunities from current and prospective clients to ensure that sales goal can be met.
• Closes sales of technology solutions to sales prospects and clients, to meet sales goals and contribute to company profitability.
• Responsible for the solution design and preparation of proposals, performing or coordinating demonstrations/presentations when necessary.
• Conducts technology planning meetings with clients to discuss new technologies and plan for upgrades and enhancements.
• Provides guidance to Digital Advertising Specialists on sales packages and selling strategies.
• Maintains all sales resources and databases such that they are kept up to date and accurate.
• Coordinates closely with the concerned departments (Information Technology, Marketing, Ad Operations) to ensure uploading of ads and articles according to client’s specifications and requirements.
• Coordinates with marketing Staff for up-to-date sales kits and sales-related data needed for sales presentation and proposal.
• Performs other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time

• At least 1-2 years recent work experience as Account Executive in Cebu and from a related product line.
• College Graduate, preferably major in Marketing or other Business courses
• Must be willing to be based in Cebu
• In-depth knowledge of all things Cebu
• Required languages/dialects: Cebuano, English, Filipino
• Must be able to thrive working in a virtual/remote setting
• Must be organized, assertive but respectful, data-driven, resourceful
• Can work with minimal supervision
• Able to present to clients
• Able to convincingly sell ideas and concepts to clients.
• Knowledge and Skills:
• Computer Skills
• Digital and Technically Savvy
• Social Networking Skills
• Communication and Presentation Skills

Business Channel Editor

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the growth of the channel, including improving channel traffic, pageviews and engagements.
• Responsible for content planning and coverage of business events. When necessary, attends together with the Sales and Marketing team, key client meetings and events particularly from key industries such as real estate/property, automotive, financial services, FMCG, QSR, pharma, etc. as part of the brand's pitch and relationship building.
• Develops the Property section/page as a useful and relevant source of content for property buyers and as a viable section for property advertisers.
• Monitors wire stories, including those from Asian News Network, social media, and other possible sources of business stories and features for the channel.
• Updates the channel regularly and ensures that the stories and features posted comply with required SEO standards and practices so that these articles land in top search results and command a lead in search market share. These include headlines, focus keywords, alt text for images, related links, meta description, and proper use of tags.
• Collaborates with the video, design and social media teams with regard to visual storytelling, amplification and discovery of channel content.
• Uses data analytics in the production of news stories and trending topics/keywords that address market gaps and drive more traffic to the site.
• Coordinates with IT department to ensure that all channel links are functioning.
• Observes the Journalist’s Code of Ethics as well as approved social media policies and guidelines that may be drawn up and adopted by INQUIRER.net.
• Does the yearly performance evaluation of his direct reports and endorses the evaluation rating for approval of the Managing Editor.
• Participates in the daily story conferences, editors’ meetings, and annual planning, and also in Management meetings when the attendance is required.
• Acts as gatekeeper to protect Inquirer.net from business leakages working hand in hand with the Sales and Marketing team.
• Performs other related tasks that may be assigned by the Managing Editor and/or Editor in Chief from time to time.

• College graduate preferably major in journalism or other related field
• At least 5 years experience as editor for a news organization, must have an experience in a real estate or property sector or in a related job
• Computer skills, communication skills, writing skills, copy editing

Content Creator (Sales and Marketing) | Cebu-based

Key Responsibilities:

• Produces advertising content according to client brief such as but not limited to
• i. Website features / Branded Features/listicles
• ii. develop scripts / create shot lists for video projects
• iii. social media post copies/captions for uploads
• iv. create interview guide questions
• Assists Marketing in creating content for its audience/advertiser/readership
• promotion
• Ensures that the advertising content developed meets qualitative and quantitative
• measures or objectives agreed on in the advertising contract
• Ensures that project delivery is timely with the goal of client and partner
• satisfaction.
• Develops creative content concepts for production and implementation as
• required by advertisers or as required by management
• Assists sales team during client event coverages and gathers content (agreed on
• in the contract) such as
• i. Photos of significant moments during the event
• ii. Interview key personnel
• iii. take videos of the event
• iv. mount a live broadcast
• Performs other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

• Education: College Graduate, preferably major in Journalism, Mass Communication, Communication Arts or equivalent.
• Qualification: Must be based in or willing to relocate to Cebu In-depth knowledge of all things Cebu Required dialects: English, Cebuano, Filipino Must be able to thrive working in a virtual/remote setting Basic photo/video editing skills.
• Work Experience: At least 6 months to 1 year work experience in a related job;
• Knowledge and Skills: Computer and Internet savvy, high social media skills Able to understand basic social media analytics.

Content Strategist (Sales and Marketing) | Cebu-based

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the content strategy directions of Brandroom, Marketing, and Sales for all projects, paid and internal.
• Work closely with the Sales and Marketing Team to ensure smooth and timely production of all projects. Ensure timely delivery of all paid and internal marketing and branding projects with the goal of client and partner satisfaction.
• Ensure that every content strategy implemented on campaigns and projects produced by BrandRoom succeeds in quantitative and qualitative metrics, measured through apt tools used internally by INQUIRER.net.
• Ensure strict quality control for all Brandroom-led content and concepts with the guidance of the CDND Digital Advertising Officer.
• Accountable for the pageviews targets of assigned projects and platforms and recommend strategies to meet agreed targets.
• Work with Sales Team to develop content-for-revenue projects, and develop (pitch decks) creative content advertising concepts for production and implementation as advertisers or management required.
• Objective assignment of roles and tasks to content creators and freelancers
• Coordination with Inquirer.Net Brandroom / Marketing Team for client executions and requests, such as boosting
• Responsible for the day-to-day administrative management of content creators and freelance pool (management of schedules, workloads, requirements, training, etc.)
• Assume confidentiality in all projects and dealings.
• Perform other related tasks that may be assigned.

• A graduate of Journalism, Communications, or Marketing course, or has worked in the media or marketing industry. Students and practitioners from adjacent courses or industries are welcome to apply.
• At least 1-2 years experience in a related job
• Has excellent writing, communications, and creative thought processing skills
• Has the ability to process instructions and ideate based on set goals and objectives
• Is abreast in the latest lifestyle, marketing, business and entertainment trends
• Proficient in both Microsoft Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and Google Workplace Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs).
• Know-how in Adobe Photoshop and Canva is a plus
• Can work under pressure
• Has good time and workload management skills

Copy Editor - Cebu based

Key Responsibilities:

• Processes breaking news filed by reporters from Cebu Daily News Digital and all other Inquirer net news desks, sent by Central Desk, from the wires, and stories monitored from Tv, radio, social media and other websites.
• Handles channel/s on the site, breaks and edits stories meant for the assigned channel/s. Ensures accuracy of details in stories as well as correctness in grammar and spelling.
• Checks the quality of posts and ensuring they adhere to the Inquirer net editorial style guide.
• Uploads, publishes, and manages multimedia content using the Content
• Management System (cms).
• Assists other platforms under the Inquirer Group of Companies in using the cms and posting multimedia content.
• Enhances assigned channel/s content with related reports, videos, infographics, links and other tools that will engage readers.
• Coordinates with Inquirer net Tech unit to ensure that all the links on the entire site are functioning.
• Performs other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

• College graduate, preferably major in Journalism
• At least 1-2 years experience as editor for a news organization or in a related job
• Must be willing to be based in Cebu
• In-depth knowledge of all things Cebu
• Required languages/dialects: Cebuano, English, Filipino
• Must be able to thrive working in a virtual/remote setting
• Computer skills, Communication skills, Writing skills

Multimedia Reporter (Editorial)

Key Responsibilities:

• Writes news and feature stories based on information gathered from news coverage, interviews, statements and other possible sources of news produces journalistic content -- in the form of stories, images and videos -- for the website.
• Takes photos, shoots video as required by the coverage.
• Posts updates on social media (e.g. tweets and Facebook Live).
• Cultivates sources and plans interviews for exclusive, in-depth or feature stories.
• Adheres to the news organization’s prescribed editorial style and the Journalists’ Code of Ethics.
• Performs General Assignments duties for the various INQUIRER.net news desk as assigned from time to time.
• Performs other related tasks that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

• College Graduate, preferably major in Journalism or Communication Arts.
• Preferably 1-2 year experience in a related field; open to fresh graduates with related experience.
• Proficient in reading and writing English
• Proficient in information gathering through interviews and research
• Interpersonal communication
• Should be able to produce photo and video
• Attention to detail
• Creative and resourceful
• Can work with minimum supervision
• Excellent writing and speaking skills
• Basic knowledge in and willingness to be trained on video reporting

Multimedia Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualizes and executes multimedia requirements of clients for the editorial group, i.e. articles, videos, etc., in a timely manner and with high standards of quality.
• Contributes multimedia executions but not limited to articles, photos and/or videos in a timely manner and with high standards of quality.
• Website development and improvement.
• Designs special sites for editorial support.
• Monitors design trends for ideas or innovations that can be applied to the website.
• Content enhancement through design and value-added features.
• Provides relevant graphics and visuals.
• Suggests/recommends improvements in the design, look, feel of the site.
• Builds and maintains a library of photos, videos and graphics.
• Assist the Photo-Videographer in photo and/or video editing as needed.
• Performs other related tasks that may be assigned.

• College Graduate, preferably Multimedia Arts, Fine Arts and other related course
• Preferably 1-2 year experience in a related job with proven graphic design experience; open to fresh graduates with related experience.
• With a strong updated portfolio.
• Expertise in using Adobe Creative Apps (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, Premiere, After Effects, and Animate)
• Must be willing to perform field work as needed.
• Must have access to Cebu City in-depth knowledge of all things in Cebu
• Required languages/dialects: Cebuano, English Filipino
• Must have the necessary facilities to work from home when needed.Must be able to thrive working in a virtual/remote setting.

Social Media Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitors established or developing social media for potential stories, especially Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
• Monitors standard media for potential social media stories, especially key websites and wire services.
• Amplifies Inquirer.net and other Inquirer content on social media, especially by promoting stories, highlighting connections, and participating in comment threads.
• Regularly conceptualizes and develops features and content for social media, including photos and video.
• Appears on-screen as talent for live or recorded content.
• Writes social media-specific stories for Inquirer.net social media platforms
• Writes longer stories for publication on Inquirer.net and other Inquirer platforms, on occasion.
• Performs other related tasks as may be assigned.

• College Graduate, preferably major in Journalism or Communication Arts and/or related courses
• At least 6 months work experience in a related job or fresh graduate
• With demonstrable writing skills
• Active user of social media with calm online persona
• Self-starter who can be depended on for steady stream of social media content
• Deadline-beater with proven ability to write fast
• Extrovert eager to network and build contacts
• Team player committed to the credibility of the Inquirer brand