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About Philippine Daily Inquirer

The Philippine Daily Inquirer is a daily newspaper founded on the 9th of December 1985. A newspaper that is fearless in the face of repression, unflinching in its commitment to the truth for the Filipino people.

Your role

• Writes daily entertainment news and/or features, local and foreign, based on relevant topics, current trends, story requests, and/or assigned coverages.
• Regularly produces entertainment special reports and long/short features; pitches topics and/or works on topics assigned.
• Attends all assigned entertainment events for coverage, whether face-to-face or online (ex. beauty pageants, movie premieres, press conferences, project launches, etc.), and must write multiple breaking reports and/or special features from these; must also be on the lookout for upcoming showbiz-related events and pitch these for coverage.
• Can do live on-camera reporting of any assigned event; has very good live interview skills; must be visually presentable with a good reportorial voice
• Always willing to work on a flexible and frequently-changing schedule; covers ALL assigned events even on weekends and holidays, or in the late evenings to early morning
• Assists the editors and fellow writers on tasks that may be assigned on occasion (copyediting, layout, photo selection, monitoring, sourcing, research, coordination with columnists/contributors, etc.)

Training, development & rotations

• Inquirer Academy (INQA) offers professional courses open to the public and customized corporate training in various topics, such as Communication, Leadership, Organizational Development, Sales and Marketing, Financial Management, IT, Operations Management, and courses for real estate practitioners. During the summer, INQA offers courses for kids and teens as well.
• Inspired by the Inquirer’s vision of empowering the Filipino people, the Academy endeavors to educate and inform this generation to be a catalyst of change in society. INQA seeks to empower working professionals by providing effective, relevant, and updated learning programs.
• INQA takes pride in having a pool of course designers and facilitators who are experts in their field with a wealth of experience in various industries. Public courses are conducted in Makati City and Cebu City. Organizations can also request customized programs specific to their learning needs which can be conducted anywhere in the country. Starting in May 2020, INQUIRER Academy will offer virtual workshops and webinars.

Compensation & benefits

And as their most important resource, their employees are accorded the most competitive compensation and benefits package in the industry. They are also provided opportunities for professional as well as personal development.

And they also make sure that they have fun. They provide them with various activities that give them the chance to hone their talents, see places, reach out to the community, or simply bond with each other.

Career progression

Recognized for chronicling everyday events with passion and excellence. Distinguished by award-giving bodies like the Catholic Mass Media Awards, Jaime Ongpin Awards for Investigative Journalism, Anvil Awards, and WAN-IFRA Asia Media Awards, the Philippine Daily Inquirer is the most awarded broadsheet in the country with over 600 awards and citations

Company Culture

The Inquirer champions cause related to children and youth, health, education, and the environment. It has not only inspired action through its journalism but has also directly participated in and partnered with some of the biggest organizations in community development in its belief that they are truly agents of change that can inspire society to take action and be involved.

All of their social initiatives have the meaningful goal of making a difference in the everyday life of Filipinos. By their definition, social responsibility is not a cosmetic issue, but one that cuts to the very core of the company. The Inquirer and its partners do it in a rigorous and committed fashion, and it means doing it right now.

About You

• Open to fresh graduates
• College Graduate, preferably majoring in Journalism or Communication Arts.
• Preferably 1-2 year experience in a related field; with related experience
• Proficient in reading and writing English
• Proficient in information gathering through interviews and research
• Interpersonal communication
• Photo and video editing
• Attention to detail
• Creative and resourceful
• Can work with minimum supervision
• Excellent writing and speaking skills
• Comfortable in reporting stories live on camera

How to Apply

To apply for this position, simply click the “Apply now” button on this page.

Source/s:

• inquirer.com.ph
• glassdoor.com