Associate Multiplatform Journalist: Global Affairs

ASTRO Holdings Behad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Astro Malaysia is seeking a skilled journalist to report and produce stories for our English-language digital and broadcast platforms from our Kuala Lumpur newsroom. You will research, interview, and write compelling content, then verify facts and adapt stories for multiple channels.

You should have 1–3 years in media, excellent English, and a willingness to work on tight deadlines. Bahasa Malaysia is a plus, and you will collaborate across teams on fast-paced assignments.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of media experience with a strong interest in regional and global developments.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Bahasa Malaysia is a plus.
• Thrives in a fast-paced newsroom and works well under deadlines.
• Creative, collaborative, and eager to develop new storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Report and produce stories for Astro AWANI’s English-language platforms.
• Develop original ideas focused on regional and international affairs relevant to Malaysia.
• Research, interview sources, write and revise articles and scripts to editorial standards.
• Check facts, verify material sourced online, and meet deadlines with editors.
• Capture photographs and shoot video; assist with video editing for broadcast and social media.
• Adapt stories for different platforms, write headlines and captions, and publish content.
• Use audience data to improve story selection and engagement; support breaking news.
• Be available for shifts, weekends, and high-pressure coverage.

Skills

News reporting

Story writing

Interviewing

Fact-checking

Video editing

Social media publishing

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Astro Malaysia is seeking a skilled journalist to report and produce stories for our English-language digital and broadcast platforms from our Kuala Lumpur newsroom. You will research, interview, and write compelling content, then verify facts and adapt stories for multiple channels.

You should have 1–3 years in media, excellent English, and a willingness to work on tight deadlines. Bahasa Malaysia is a plus, and you will collaborate across teams on fast-paced assignments.