Journalist, Chinese Desk

Job Description - Journalist, Chinese DeskReports To - Editor-in-Chief / Managing Editor / Executive Editor / News EditorTASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES -● Research and write news stories.● Conduct interviews and gather information from reliable sources to ensure accuracy in reporting.● Stay up-to-date with current events, trends, and breaking news, both locally and globally.● Write in-depth, informative, and engaging articles that appeal to the target audience.● Use social media platforms to promote stories and engage with readers.● Work closely with editors, photographers, and other journalists to create high-quality content.● Attend events and press conferences to report on breaking news.● Develop and maintain a network of reliable sources for ongoing stories.● Adhere to journalistic ethics and standards.KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR (KPI) -● Demonstrated abilities to produce quality stories:- Accurate and factual information- Fair and just- Relevant to Malaysiakini● Demonstrated abilities to seek and produce multiple stories in a given working day - minimum of 3 stories per day● Demonstrated abilities to produce stories in a timely manner - breaking stories are published first by Malaysiakini● Continuously maintained an annual attendance record at a healthy level● Demonstrated a high level of compliance towards company policies and procedures● Demonstrated ability to gather and maintain contacts/sources of stories● Demonstrated ability to handle analytical aspects - excellent in summarising technicalities of a story/information after an assignment