These are the current job openings for Philstar Global Corp., which runs top digital publications Philstar.com and Interaksyon, as of Feb. 6, 2024.

• Digital Marketing Manager
• Senior Social Media Producer
• Junior Social Media Producer
• Social Media Producer (Graphics)
• Video and Motion Graphics Editor
• Content Producer (Tagalog News, General News, Interaksyon)
• Human Resource Manager

Please see below for detailed descriptions of the above position.

Advertising & Sales Department

Digital Marketing Manager - Philstar.com and Interaksyon.com

Duties and responsibilities:

• Branding: Develop and implement a comprehensive branding strategy, ensuring consistency across platforms.
• Product Development: Lead website enhancement and user experience improvement, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Partnerships: Identify and establish strategic partnerships to drive brand awareness and user acquisition.
• Events: Plan and execute engaging webinars, forums, and conferences to promote the websites.
• Channel Growth and Promotions: Create and execute marketing campaigns across multiple channels to drive traffic and engagement.
• Competitive Benchmarking: Conduct market research and monitor competitors to ensure competitiveness and differentiation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Marketing Manager in the digital media or publishing industry.
• Strong understanding of branding principles and experience in maintaining a consistent brand image.
• Experience in product development and innovative content formats.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong project management abilities.
• Proficiency in digital marketing channels and analytics.
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.

Editorial Department

Senior Social Media Producer

Duties and responsibilities:

• Craft and implement products, strategies and techniques for audience development, engagement and content marketing campaigns.
• Monitor latest developments about the Philippines and Filipinos around the world on social media.
• Conceptualize and produce original content and content products for Philstar.com's audience on various platforms following editorial standards.
• Establish and maintain a network of contacts and sources.
• Coordinate with other teams in the company for their social media-related needs.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of intensive experience in writing, research, news media or digital content production including campus outfits, internships or freelance work.
• Must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in any communications, humanities or social sciences field.
• Must be able to demonstrate capability to interpret and explain complex topics and themes.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of social media and related technologies.
• Graphic design and/or video editing skills a plus.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and must be proactive.

Content Producer (General News)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Monitor the latest developments about the Philippines and Filipinos around the world.
• Produce publishable news articles and multimedia such as data stories, infographics and video copies editorial standards and guidelines.
• Establish and maintain a network of contacts with news sources.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in the news media.
• Graduate of communications, journalism, political science or any related course.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge in social media, content marketing or video production is a plus.
• Able to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Content Producer (Interaksyon)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Produce news features and analyses for Interaksyon's young audience on social media and the World Wide Web.
• Establish and maintain a network of sources.

Qualifications:

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Experience in the news industry is a plus.
• Wide knowledge of social issues and pop culture trends.
• Convincing storytelling skills.
• Graduate of any humanities or social science course.
• Good verbal communication and excellent written communication skills.
• Can work independently and must be proactive.

Junior Social Media Producer

Duties and responsibilities:

• Curate and create compelling content for our social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn & TikTok) following editorial standards.
• Develop and implement effective social media strategies to enhance audience engagement.
• Monitor latest developments about the Philippines and Filipinos around the world on social media for timely coverage.
• Collaborate with other teams for seamless content integration.
• Establish and maintain a network of contacts and sources.
• Analyze social media metrics, adjusting strategies for optimal performance.

Qualifications:

• Must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in any communications, humanities or social sciences field.
• At least 1 year of work experience in social media management, preferably in a news or media setting.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Graphic design and/or video editing skills a plus.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to a fast-paced news environment.
• Creative mindset with a passion for storytelling.

Social Media Producer (Graphics)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead in the development of the aesthetics, design, layout, logos, media, product artwork to enhance the company’s brand images through social media content.
• Create customizable templates the social media team can use for multiple purposes.
• Participation in the planning and development of new designs for Philstar.com and Interaksyon.
• Work with the Sales department, which handles the client, for social snacks, social cards, and other requirements.
• Monitor latest developments about the Philippines and Filipinos around the world on social media.
• Work with other solutions teams on institutional campaigns and special sections.

Qualifications:

• Must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in any communications, humanities or social sciences or arts field.
• Must be proficient in using Adobe Creative Suite especially Illustrator and Photoshop as well as other design tools such Canva.
• Extensive knowledge of social media and related technologies is a plus.
• Video editing skills a plus.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and must be proactive.

Multimedia Department

Video and Motion Graphics Editor

Duties and responsibilities:

• Must have a solid understanding of excellent design principles.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other teams to produce high-quality artworks.
• Develop GIFs or animate vector graphics for social media.
• Design infographics to be published/posted on the web and social media.
• Create and edit videos/motion graphics for social media.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Fine Arts, Multimedia Arts, or related courses
• Preferably experienced employee specialized in Advertising and Marketing
• 2 to 4 years of experience as a Graphic/Multimedia Artist or Video Editor
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and After Effects)
• Knowledgeable in photography and video production
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision

Admin Department

Human Resource Manager

Duties and responsibilities:

• To start a department of a mid-sized company with less than 50 employees.
• Conducts entry and exit interviews and provides management with feedback.
• Updates job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
• Prepares employees for assignments by holding job orientations once hired.
• Acts as mediator and responsible for conflict resolution when necessary.
• Validates employee benefits programs versus current company needs and industry trends
• Prepares, updates and recommends human resource policies and procedures.

Skills and qualifications:

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a reputable college or university.
• Relevant fields include Human Resources Management, Psychology, Organizational Communications, Business Management and the like. MBA preferred but not required.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and work ethic.
• Sufficient interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills with an innate ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Experienced in identifying and resolving issues.
• Skilled in motivating and driving employee performance and improvement.