Multimedia Journalist
3 days ago
Khlong Toei, Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok Post Public Company Limited
Full time
- Research and write accurate, compelling daily news articles and feature stories in English.
- Convert news stories into engaging formats specifically for social media (e.g., summaries, threads, or visual posts).
- Upload and optimize content via the CMS/social media platforms ensuring proper SEO and tagging.
- Cover live events and provide instant digital updates.
- Collaborate with the print design and graphics teams to ensure visual consistency and impactful presentation across all mediums.
- Develop clear, engaging scripts for news videos, podcasts, and advertorial content.
- Work closely with print editors, digital editors, photographers, and designers to maintain high journalistic standards and ensure timely delivery across all deadlines.
- Others as assigned by supervisor.
Job qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, Mass Media, or a related field.
- A minimum of 2 year experience in journalism, with a strong portfolio showcasing work journalism and digital multimedia in English.
- Excellent in written and verbal communication skills in English and Thai for news writing and interviewing.
- Proven ability to write news for the strict demands of print layouts (concise, factual) while also generating engaging, shareable content for digital platforms.
- Proficiency in using industry-standard multimedia production software, including basic photo and video editing.
- Demonstrated ability to operate professional photo and video equipment independently.
- Proven ability to manage dual deadlines—the speed of digital reporting and the hard deadlines of print production.
- A strong commitment to journalistic ethics, objectivity, and impartiality in reporting.
- Willingness to travel and work non-standard hours as required for both breaking news and extended print cycles.