Content, Media and Communication Executive

Xiamen University Malaysia; Sepang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Malaysia seeks a talented content creator proficient in both English and Chinese. The role involves generating creative story ideas, writing articles, social media management, and liaising with various departments. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in relevant fields and possess excellent writing and editing skills. This position offers a dynamic environment for those passionate about campus storytelling and communication.

Qualifications

• Fluency in spoken English and Chinese is mandatory.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in both languages preferred.
• Strong interest in campus storytelling and conducting interviews.

Responsibilities

• Generate creative story ideas and contribute to content planning.
• Write news reports and in-depth articles in English and/or Chinese.
• Draft and localize social media captions and short-form copy.
• Translate and create content between English and Chinese.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Chinese

Excellent writing and editing skills

Strong news sense

Proactive and detail-oriented

Familiar with social media tone

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Chinese Studies, Communication, or related fields

Job description

Overview

Xiamen University Malaysia – Sepang, Selangor

Generate creative story ideas and contribute to content planning.

Write news reports and in-depth articles (e.g. campus news, student/staff profiles, features) in English and/or Chinese. Proficiency in both languages is required for interviews and communication purposes, but strong writing skills in at least one language are acceptable.

Draft and localize social media captions, headlines, and short-form copy.

Translate and trans create content between English and Chinese.

Edit and proofread texts submitted by faculties, departments and student writers.

Take photos for news and content use.

Maintain and update communication materials such as press kits, photo library and university factsheets.

Track social media performance and suggest improvements.

Manage and guide the student reporters’ team.

Liaise with academic and administrative units for content coordination.

Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Role and Key Responsibilities

• Generate creative story ideas and contribute to content planning.

• Write news reports and in-depth articles (e.g. campus news, student/staff profiles, features) in English and/or Chinese. Proficiency in both languages is required for interviews and communication purposes, but strong writing skills in at least one language are acceptable.

• Draft and localize social media captions, headlines, and short-form copy.

• Translate and trans create content between English and Chinese.

• Edit and proofread texts submitted by faculties, departments and student writers.

• Take photos for news and content use.

• Maintain and update communication materials such as press kits, photo library and university factsheets.

• Track social media performance and suggest improvements.

• Manage and guide the student reporters’ team.

• Liaise with academic and administrative units for content coordination.

• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Chinese Studies, Communication, or related fields.

• Fluency in spoken English and Chinese is mandatory.

• Excellent writing and editing skills in both English and Chinese (preferred), or at least one.

• Strong news sense and interest in campus storytelling.

• Comfortable conducting interviews and writing in-depth pieces.

• Able to take photos for editorial use.

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and creative.

• Familiar with social media tone and trends.

• Willing to occasionally work on events during evenings or weekends.

• Experience in editorial or communication roles is preferred.

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