Editorial Production Assistant for Opinion Section  

Key Responsibilities:

1. Publishing & Content Management

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

2. Image and Multimedia Support

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

3. Data Visualization

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

4. SEO & Metadata

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

5. Administrative and Editorial Support

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

​​​Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or a related field.

Experience:

• At least 1 year of experience in a publishing or media-related environment.
• Open to fresh graduates with relevant experience in related fields

Competencies and Skills:

• Proficient in using content management system platforms (e.g., WordPress).
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, InDesign) or equivalent software.
• Strong proofreading and copy-editing skills with high attention to detail.
• Good understanding of journalistic style, ethics, and best practices.
• Familiarity with search engine optimization principles and web publishing standards.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Creative, resourceful, and collaborative team player.