Multimedia Reporter II for Business
- Makati City, Metro Manila
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Gather, investigate, and write accurate, compelling reports on business news, including breaking developments, market movements, corporate affairs, policy updates, economic trends, and exclusive enterprise stories.
- Plan and schedule interviews that will enhance the quality of the story.
- Ensure all content is thoroughly researched, fact-checked, and adheres to the organization’s editorial standards and ethical guidelines.
- Deliver timely updates and in-depth analyses from assigned business beats (e.g., finance, startups, macroeconomy, consumer markets), contributing to the organization’s credibility and competitiveness.
- Pitch, develop and execute enterprise and investigative stories.
- Produce multimedia content—including on-cam appearances, live and recorded business reports, explainer videos, charts, and infographics—that enhance audience understanding of complex topics.
- Capture relevant photos and footage from events such as press briefings, business forums, and conferences.
- Coordinate with editors, graphic designers, and video producers to development visually engaging and informative digital business stories.
- Adapt and prepare business content for print publication, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with the style and tone of the publication.
- Support special print projects, business reports, and editorial supplements such as quarterly outlooks, industry profiles, or company rankings, etc.
- Build and maintain a network of credible and reliable sources within assigned areas of beats.
- Monitor emerging issues, data releases, regulatory developments, and business trends relevant to readers and decision-makers.
- Provide exclusive reports and insights that contribute to the newsroom’s competitive edge.
- Participate in editorial planning meetings and contribute ideas for innovative coverage and multimedia storytelling.
- Collaborate with teams across editorial, design, and video units to ensure integrated content delivery.
- Perform additional editorial responsibilities as may be assigned.
- Support initiatives for internal training, special coverage, or newsroom workflow enhancements.
Bachelor’s degree preferably in Journalism, Communication Arts, Business,
Economics or any related field.Work Experience
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in business reporting across both print
and digital platforms.Competencies and Skills
- Strong analytical and research abilities.
- Proficiency in using financial databases, spreadsheets, and other research tools.
- Excellent storytelling and reporting skills, with a proven ability to work across multimedia formats.
- Working knowledge in multimedia production, including basic knowledge in photography and videography.
- Experience using CMS platforms, basic SEO principles, and social media tools (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, etc.).
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
- Effective interpersonal skills for conducting interviews and developing sources.
- Portfolio of published work showcasing writing and multimedia skills.
- Retirement Benefit Plans
- Single Parent Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Medical / Health Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave
- Flexitime
- Performance Bonus
- Paid Bereavement/Family Leave
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Transportation Allowances
- Maternity & Paternity Leave
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