Editorial Assistant (Advertising)

The Philippine Daily Inquirer., Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Makati is seeking an Advertising Coordinator to assist in producing advertorials and native advertising across platforms. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have 1–2 years of experience in advertising or editorial. Key skills include excellent communication, attention to detail, and familiarity with content management systems. This role involves coordinating with multiple teams to ensure high-quality advertising content.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of experience in editorial, advertising, marketing, or media.
• Interest in digital media trends and advertising innovations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the advertising team in producing advertorials and native advertising.
• Proofread and fact-check advertising copy.
• Liaise with clients and editorial staff to execute campaigns.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Familiarity with content management systems

Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

Knowledge of SEO and digital publishing best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, English, or a related field

Tools

WordPress

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

1. Assist the advertising team in coordinating and producing advertorials, sponsored content, and native advertising across print and digital platforms.

2. Maintain advertising content aligns with editorial standards and complies with brand guidelines.

3. Proofread and fact-check advertising copy for grammar, accuracy, and brand consistency.

4. Liaise with clients, designers, sales teams, and editorial staff to collect assets, meet deadlines, and execute advertising campaigns effectively.

5. Support in tracking advertising content through all stages of production—pitch, assignment, editing, approvals, and publishing.

6. Maintain internal editorial calendars, ad content trackers, and client deliverables.

7. Organize and upload and format content in CMS systems for digital campaigns, ensuring SEO best practices are met.

8. Assist in the compilation and layout preparation of advertorial pages for print publications.

9. Support analytics reporting by tracking campaign performance metrics where needed.

10. Stay up-to-date on advertising trends and emerging branded content formats.

11. Performs other related tasks/special projects as maybe assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

• ● Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, English, or a related field.
• ● At least 1–2 years of experience in editorial, advertising, marketing, or media (internships included).

Competencies and Skills:

• ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• ● Meticulous attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
• ● Familiarity with content management systems (e.g., WordPress), Adobe InDesign, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• ● Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• ● Interest in digital media trends, advertising innovations, and content strategy.
• ● Collaborative spirit with a positive, can-do attitude.
• ● Knowledge of SEO and digital publishing best practices.
• ● Experience working in a cross-functional media environment.
• ● Familiarity with social media platforms and digital ad formats.
• ● Basic understanding of data analytics tools (Google Analytics, etc.).