Job Description

• Managing daily operations and growth of our English portal – WORLD OF BUZZ

• Plan, coordinate and lead editorial operations (for WOB and potentially our other owned portals) 
• Implement new initiatives that’ll strengthen WOB’s article quality and brand presence overall. 
• Able to form a happy and conducive work environment for your teammates. 
• Provide good guidance and clear directions to the team, leading the portal’s growth. 
• Be updated with the latest and trending news locally and internationally. 
• Proofread final draft of content and edit copy to ensure fitness for publishing. 
• Lead, plan and execute sponsored content campaigns by clients to effectively deliver quality contents and results that meet or exceed their expectation. 
• Coach and supervise editorial personnel 
• Keep track of the editorial calendar 
• Develop, suggest and delegate article titles to the team and approve provided titles. 
• Publish finalized content live to the FB page with a well-crafted caption. 
• Research, write and edit engaging and share-worthy articles; including sponsored contents. 
• Assist on sponsored campaigns by clients and effectively deliver quality contents and results that meet or exceed their expectation. 
• Strategize and explore new initiatives to further grow our audience and improve engagement through content. 
• Be sharp and ever ready to write and publish potentially trending stories as it happens. 
• Source for stories through social media, other news portal or forums. Stories can also be from personal experience, a public opinion, a status update or uniquely written (based on references). 
• Perform copywriting task whenever required. 
• Source or create relevant images to be included within articles and ensuring featured images are captivating enough to capture the audience attention. 
• Revise and update written or published content when necessary. 
• Collaborate and assist in ideation, execution and participation of our video production. 
• Actively coordinate and participate in discussions and meetings with the team. 

• Strong leadership, communication, and. analytical skills. MUST have experience leading a team before. 
• Result-oriented, able to critically assess what works or doesn’t work for content that’s being pushed out in WOB.
•  Avid social media user, particularly on Facebook. We actually encourage you to use Facebook during work!
•  Keep up-to-date about the latest event and trending news within Malaysia and worldwide.
•  Frequently read content sites such as local portals, BuzzFeed, Mashable, Thought Catalog and more.
•  Able to write in an engaging manner to capture the audience and keep them entertained. We hate thesis as much as you do!
•  Clear delivery in writing that enables readers to understand the story without twisting facts. 

Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in the field of copywriting, editorial or content marketing
• Minimum of 2 years experience managing a team
•  Preferred age: 25-35 years old. Unless you’re young at heart
•  Comfortable being in a leadership role to guide, coordinate and oversee editorial processes 
•  Excellent in written and spoken English and understands Malay (Mandarin is a plus)
•  Meticulous and have a strong attention to detail
•  Must have an eye for story-hooks; to be able to determine articles which are able to capture the audience’s attention.
•  Must be diligent and have respect for deadlines
•  Able to work efficiently in a team and deliver quality content with little supervision 

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