Broadcast Journalist (English)

FMT Media; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FMT Media Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Broadcast Journalist to report on current affairs, politics, and the economy for television. You will research, verify information, write scripts, and present news confidently on-air. Collaboration with production to create engaging segments with multimedia elements is essential.

The ideal candidate has a journalism degree, a strong portfolio, and excellent English skills (C1). Flexibility to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field.
• Strong portfolio of published articles or reports.
• Excellent English reading/writing skills (C1).
• Strong interviewing and on-air presence.

Responsibilities

• Research, gather, and verify information for news stories focusing on current affairs, politics, and economy.
• Write and prepare scripts for television news reports with accuracy and clarity.
• Conduct interviews to gather insights and quotes for stories.
• Present news reports clearly and confidently on-air.
• Collaborate with production to develop engaging news segments with multimedia elements.
• Adhere to journalistic standards and FMT guidelines; meet deadlines.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Job description

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As a Broadcast Journalist, you will have the exciting opportunity to report news stories and deliver compelling content for television.

Key responsibilities

Research, gather, and verify information for news stories, focusing on current affairs, politics, and the economy.

Write and prepare scripts for television news reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to journalistic standards.

Conduct interviews with relevant individuals, experts, and eyewitnesses to gather insights and quotes for news stories.

Present news reports in a clear, confident, and engaging manner while adhering to professional broadcasting standards.

Collaborate with the production team to develop visually appealing news segments, incorporating multimedia elements when necessary.

Stay updated with the latest news developments and emerging trends in the BM/English media landscape.

Maintain high ethical standards in reporting and adhere to the principles of fair and unbiased journalism.

Follow FMT guidelines and deadlines to ensure timely delivery of news reports.

Embrace continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance journalistic skills and storytelling techniques.

About you

Diploma / Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field.

Relevant certifications in journalism or media studies.

Preferably, 2 - 3 years of relevant work experience in journalism or broadcast media.

Applicants must have C1-level proficiency in reading and writing in English.

Strong portfolio of published articles, reports, or multimedia content.

Strong research and fact-checking abilities to ensure accuracy.

Flexibility to work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays, to cover breaking news or live events.

A nose for the news and a keen interest in current affairs, including politics and the economy.

Knowledge of AP style or other journalistic writing guidelines.

Strong interviewing and interpersonal skills.

Confidence in front of the camera with a strong on-air presence.

Ethical practice

High work commitment level.

High level of attention to detail.

Professional conduct.

About us

FMT Media Sdn. Bhd. is based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.