Editorial Production Assistant

Minimum Qualification:

1. Upload, manage, and publish multimedia content using the Content Management System (CMS).
2. Assist reporters and editors in posting breaking news, images, and videos for online publication, including basic editing and file conversion.
3. Proofread articles and verify accuracy of edited copy for grammar, punctuation, and typographical errors.
4. Ensure all published content complies with Inquirer Editorial Stylebook and formatting requirements (e.g., correct headlines, bylines, captions, taglines, datelines).
5. Submit finished copies to the Channel Editor or Executive Editor for review and approval and to the Digital Prepress Unit for production.
6. Uploads and format stories, photos, videos and multimedia elements in the CMS for web and app publication.

1. Assist editors in sourcing, editing, and preparing images for stories.
2. Enhance images for web publication through color correction, cropping, and digital manipulation where necessary (e.g., blurring sensitive details).
3. Create combination images and photo illustrations (e.g., face-offs, collages) to enhance visual storytelling.
4. Maintain an organized and searchable photo library in the CMS, ensuring adherence to file naming conventions and metadata for easy retrieval.
5. Process and upload daily photographs from staff photographers.
6. Optimize photos and graphics with appropriate file sizes, captions, alt text, and metadata for SEO and social media performance

1. Design simple data visualizations such as charts, tables, and infographics using tools like Canva or similar platforms for print and web use.

1. Optimize images for web use, including resizing and file compression.
2. Write and input Alternative Text for images and fill in SEO fields such as Focus Key Phrase and Meta Description.
3. Monitor and ensure all SEO fields are correctly filled out before publication, acting as a "SEO watchdog" for the editorial team.
4. Provide or update SEO elements (titles, descriptions, tags) for stories, especially where editors need assistance

1. Support day-to-day editorial operations and assist with layout and coordination between print and digital teams.
2. Contribute to brainstorming and content planning meetings when needed.
3. Assist editors and reporters in downloading, converting, or troubleshooting multimedia files
4. Manage editorial email, including forwarding and archiving story submissions, corrections, letters, and press materials
5. Perform additional editorial or multimedia tasks assigned by supervisors, especially during high-demand or breaking news periods.

Minimum Qualification:

1. Bachelor’s degree preferably in Journalism, Mass Communication, or a related field.
2. At least 1 year of experience in a publishing or media-relate environment.
3. Open to fresh graduates with relevant experience in related fields
4. Proficient in using CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress)
5. Basic to intermediate proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, InDesign) or equivalent software.
6. Strong proofreading and copy-editing skills with high attention to detail.
7. Good understanding of journalistic style, ethics, and best practices.
8. Familiarity with SEO principles and web publishing standards.
9. Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
10. Creative, resourceful, and collaborative team player.