Inquirer Interactive, Inc., better known as INQUIRER.net, is the official news website and social media arm of the INQUIRER Group of Companies (IGC). It has been at the forefront of online news publishing for the past 27 years. INQUIRER.net features breaking news 24/7, as well as the latest on national and foreign issues and current events. It also highlights compelling commentaries and features on Politics, Entertainment, Sports, Lifestyle, Business, and Technology, as well as stories from around the world that are relevant to Filipinos overseas. 

INQUIRER.net offers multimedia features, easy channel navigation, strong social media presence and numerous engagement platforms that allow the readers to experience content anytime, anywhere, always.

Under the INQUIRER.net umbrella are titles which cater to different audience segments and interests. Among them are CDN Digital (formerly Cebu Daily News, which was acquired in 2019), Bandera (acquired in 2019), Lifestyle.INQ, POP!, Esports, INQUIRER.net US & Canada, and the Hinge Inquirer titles (acquired 2021).

The company continues with its mission to bring credible news and information to Filipinos in and around the world through its award-winning brand of journalism.

Inquirer Interactive Inc.

Key Responsibilities:

<ul>
	<li>Understands online terminologies and systems (ad serving platforms) and mathematical computations related to online publishing business.</li>
	<li>Understands the online audience and the digital landscape, particularly in the Central Visayas Region, in relation to online publishing business.</li>
	<li>Develops sales packages in line with the overall sales strategy of Inquirer but tailor-fit to Central Visayas clients.</li>
	<li>Prospects to identify and qualify new potential customers, including cold calling and development of leads through referral channels, to generate appointments and establish relationships.</li>
	<li>Manages the pipeline of opportunities from current and prospective clients to ensure that sales goal can be met.</li>
	<li>Closes sales of technology solutions to sales prospects and clients, to meet sales goals and contribute to company profitability.</li>
	<li>Responsible for the solution design and preparation of proposals, performing or coordinating demonstrations/presentations when necessary.</li>
	<li>Conducts technology planning meetings with clients to discuss new technologies and plan for upgrades and enhancements.</li>
	<li>Provides guidance to Digital Advertising Specialists on sales packages and selling strategies.</li>
	<li>Maintains all sales resources and databases such that they are kept up to date and accurate.</li>
	<li>Coordinates closely with the concerned departments (Information Technology, Marketing, Ad Operations) to ensure uploading of ads and articles according to client’s specifications and requirements.</li>
	<li>Coordinates with marketing Staff for up-to-date sales kits and sales-related data needed for sales presentation and proposal.</li>
	<li>Performs other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time</li>
</ul>

Sales and Marketing Knowledge

Analyzing Data

Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organization

Negotiation

Account Executive | Cebu

1. Schedules and implements Cebu Daily News Digital advertising campaigns by uploading all marketing/partner content (social media and website) as stated in signed contracts.

2. Ensures that all client campaigns are executed on time.

3. Maintains client advertising deliverable logs and ensures all advertising execution links are saved for easy tracking.

4. Delivery of post-campaign reporting. 
 
5. Update sales decks and info kits monthly for advertising clients.

6. Develops Cebu Daily News Digital in-house brand campaigns and brand content for revenue purposes and is accountable for the brand/marketing push of Cebu Daily News Digital assets, and platforms by way of marketing campaigns.

7. Works on all Cebu-based marketing partnership projects:

<ul>
	<li>Seek out relevant partnerships.</li>
	<li>Create and evaluate partnership proposals.</li>
	<li>Contract management for all marketing partnerships.</li>
	<li>Facilitate follow-through of all partnership deliverables.</li>
	<li>Put measures to safeguard and put Inquirer Interactive Inc. and Cebu Daily News Digital brand identities in place for partner sites and advertisers.</li>
	<li>End-to-end delivery of projects for partnership contracts.</li>
</ul>

8. Competitive monitoring for the sales and marketing team.

9. Works on talent management for Cebu Daily News Digital.

10. Accountable for the regular audience/advertiser/readership promotion of Cebu Daily News Digital.

11. Performs other related tasks that may be assigned.

Attention to Detail

Computer Literacy / Basic Computer Skills

Sales and Marketing Assistant | Cebu

<ul>
	<li>Conceptualizes and executes multimedia requirements of clients for the editorial group, i.e. articles, videos, etc., in a timely manner and with high standards of quality.</li>
	<li>Contributes multimedia executions but not limited to articles, photos and/or videos in a timely manner and with high standards of quality.</li>
	<li>Website development and improvement.</li>
	<li>Designs special sites for editorial support.</li>
	<li>Monitors design trends for ideas or innovations that can be applied to the website.</li>
	<li>Content enhancement through design and value-added features.</li>
	<li>Provides relevant graphics and visuals.</li>
	<li>Suggests/recommends improvements in the design, look, feel of the site.</li>
	<li>Builds and maintains a library of photos, videos and graphics.</li>
	<li>Assist the Photo-Videographer in photo and/or video editing as needed. </li>
	<li>Performs other related tasks that may be assigned.</li>
</ul>

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Premiere Pro

adobe after effects

Multimedia Specialist  | Cebu based

OUR BUSINESS

First Gen Corporation (First Gen) is a leading independent power producer in the Philippines that primarily utilizes clean and indigenous fuels such as natural gas, geothermal energy from steam, hydro-electric, wind, and solar power. The company has 3,489 MW of installed capacity in its portfolio, powering 21.4% of the country’s gross generation.

First Gen is a natural gas pioneer and owns four out of the five natural gas-fired power plants in the country. These are the 1500-MW Sta. Rita and San Lorenzo plants, the 97-MW Avion and the 414-MW San Gabriel power plant. Avion will be the first power plant in the Philippines to run on aero-derivative gas turbines while the San Gabriel plant is expected to be the most efficient natural gas-fired plant in Southeast Asia. First Gen also has the largest portfolio of power plants that use clean, renewable and indigenous fuels. The plants are present in all three grids of the Philippines, and can serve the baseload, mid-merit and peaking market segments.

“Going forward, we continue to keep our eye on remaining relevant, effective, pioneering, and smart about the choices we make in moving towards a decarbonized world… First Gen continues to care about the world we live in, and we will continue to dare to make positive contributions.” 
– President and Chief Operating Officer, Francis Giles B. Puno

First Gen Corporation

Key Responsibilities:

<ul>
	<li>Implement, configure, and maintain SCADA systems for industrial automation projects.</li>
	<li>Support and troubleshoot IT networking issues, including servers, workstations, and industrial networks, within the SCADA environment.</li>
	<li>Develop and maintain scripts/applications using Python, Java, and web technologies to enhance SCADA functionalities.</li>
	<li>Maintain, program, and design databases for industrial applications.</li>
	<li>Configure and integrate RTUs, PLCs, DCS, and Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) for control and monitoring.</li>
	<li>Work with Ignition SCADA, with preference for candidates holding the 8.1 IU Credential.</li>
	<li>Ensure basic cybersecurity best practices are followed in OT/IT environments.</li>
	<li>Provide technical support and be available on-call outside office hours, weekends, and holidays as required.</li>
	<li>Travel and deploy nationwide for on-site implementation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance.</li>
	<li>Work with plant personnel, dispatch operations engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure reliable system performance.</li>
</ul>

Qualifications Required:

<ul>
	<li>Basic knowledge of IT networking, server/workstation troubleshooting, and system administration.</li>
	<li>Familiarity with SCADA, RTU, DCS, PLC, and IEDs.</li>
	<li>Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles for industrial control systems.</li>
	<li>Good communication skills and ability to work with different stakeholders.</li>
	<li>Willingness to be trained and stay updated on the latest technologies.</li>
	<li>Ability to travel and be deployed nationwide.</li>
	<li>Willing to work on-call during off-hours, weekends, and holidays.</li>
</ul>

 

Preferred:

<ul>
	<li>Experience with Ignition SCADA (Ignition 8.1 IU Credential is a plus).</li>
	<li>Proficiency in Python, Java, Databases and web development.</li>
	<li>Prior experience in industrial automation and control systems.</li>
</ul>

 

Educational Requirements:

<ul>
	<li>Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, or a related field.</li>
	<li>Licensed Electronics Engineer (ECE) or Electrical Engineer (EE) is preferred but not always required.</li>
</ul>

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