Financial Times Website needs Senior Production Journalists

The award-winning website of the Financial Times (FT.com) is looking for SENIOR PRODUCTION JOURNALISTS for its expanding Manila office who possesses all of the following skills and attributes:

SENIOR PRODUCTION JOURNALISTS

• At least four years experience as a copy editor or reporter for a newspaper, magazine or online media and have the potential to work in a senior editor role;
• Graduate of Journalism, Social Science, Humanities or related course;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English;
• With high level of attention to detail;
• Have an interest in news;
• Must be a fast learner;
• Able to adhere to strict FT editorial standards;
• Able to work on variable shift schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays;
• Able to meet tight production deadlines and work in a fast-paced news environment; and
• Most importantly, he/she must be a team player.

Applicants are reminded that the job is NOT a reportorial job. The Manila team publishes FT newspaper content, such as news and features on their website FT.com. They work closely with the FT offices abroad in maintaining the quality of the website and making sure that the content is up-to-date. The said work includes writing summaries and headlines, hyperlinking and tagging, so basic knowledge in web writing is also necessary. The team also handles content moderation and picture production similar to any other online magazine.

Qualified applicants are required to post their cover letter, detailed resume and recent photograph not later than November 6, 2009 through email at: ftmanila@yahoo.co.uk or at the address below:

THE HR & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Financial Times Electronic Publishing Philippines, Inc.
42nd Floor, Philamlife Tower
8767 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City

Source Authenticity: Manila Bulletin, October 25, 2009, Sunday, Section E-5

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Star Cinema and Star Records Job Vacancies!

Star Cinema, the top film production company in the Philippines, and its affiliate Star Records, Inc., the recording entertainment of ABS-CBN Network that handles multi-media CDs and DVDs, are currently looking for an FINANCE ANALYST, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE FOR RETAIL SALES, CREATIVE ASSISTANT, CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT GROUP MEMBERS, TRAINING ASSOCIATE, PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES, BOOKING MONITORING CLERK, FIELD CASHIER, TECHNICAL CREW, DRIVER-ELECTRICIANS, and PRODUCTION CHECKERS with the following requirements and qualifications:

FINANCE ANALYST

• Male or female
• Accounting graduate; preferably CPA
• With at least two years experience as Accountant or Accounting Supervisor; Auditing experience an advantage
• Good in analysis and financial statements preparation
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word & SAP
• Good written communication skills


ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE FOR RETAIL SALES (Star Records)

• 24 – 28 years old
• Male or Female
• Graduate of Business Management, Business Administration, Marketing Management, Marketing Communications, Mass Communication, Communication Arts or any related courses
• With at least 3 years experience in Marketing
• Must have strong interest in Sales and Music
• Willing to do field work around Metro Manila malls
• With pleasing personality, good negotiating, marketing and selling skills


CREATIVE ASSISTANT

• College graduate, preferably with a degree in Film, Broadcast Communications, Communication Arts, or Humanities
• Highly motivated, flexible, and creative
• Interested in pursuing a long term career in film production and creative management
• Excellent in oral and written communication, fluent in English and Filipino
• Must possess leadership, analytical and organization skills
• Knowledgeable about the Philippine entertainment industry, particularly mainstream cinema
• Experience and/or training in film production and/or scriptwriting an advantage


CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT GROUP MEMBERS

• College graduate, preferably with a degree in Film, Creative Writing, Communications, Psychology, or Humanities
• Passionate storyteller who is willing to undergo in-depth training
• Excellent in oral and written communication (both in English and Filipino)
• Knowledgeable about the Philippine entertainment industry, particularly mainstream cinema
• Dedicated to pursuing a long term career in mainstream film, particularly as a screenwriter


TRAINING ASSOCIATE

• Must be 25-35 years old
• Must be a college graduate, preferably with management background
• Must have experience in developing and implementing training programs
• Must be proficient in MS Office applications
• Must have organizational/leadership and mentoring skills
• Must be well versed in local and mainstream cinema.
• Must have excellent communication skills (English and Filipino)


PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES

• 20-24 years old
• College graduate preferably of any of the following courses: Mass Communication, Communication Arts, Film, Theater Arts, Literature
• Must have strong interest in production work and have potentials in story development and script evaluation
• Must have strong fascination and familiarity with Tagalog and Star Cinema movies
• With good oral and written communication skills (English and Tagalog)
• Proven ability to work in a team environment
• Personable, assertive and resourceful


BOOKING MONITORING CLERK

• Male
• Graduate of any 4-year course, preferably Accountancy
• Keen in presenting/ generating detailed reports
• Highly knowledgeable in MS office applications
• Trustworthy, honest and can work on extended hours


FIELD CASHIER

• Graduate of any business course, preferably Accounting
• Has experience in cashiering or fund custodianship
• Can strictly implement policies
• Willing to work long hours and on different locations
• Trustworthy


TECHNICAL CREW

• Male
• Graduate of any 2-4 year Technical course (electrical-related course an advantage)
• At least 1 year work exposure related to technical & electrical areas
• Has interest in film-making
• Has basic knowledge in electronics/electrical trouble shooting


DRIVER-ELECTRICIANS

• Male
• 20-30 years old
• Possesses a Professional Driver’s License (Restrictions 2-3)
• Has at least 1 year experience as Bus/ Truck driver
• Knowledgeable in operating generators and heavy machines
• Has at least 1 year work exposure related to vehicle/ electrical trouble shooting
• Has a clean bill of health and good eyesight


PRODUCTION CHECKERS

• 18 – 25 years old
• at least High School graduate
• clean bill of health
• proficient in Math

Note: Applicants for Production Checker must bring bio-data / resume, 2x2 picture, NBI clearance and letter of recommendation.


Interested and qualified applicants should bring their resume, 2x2 picture and Transcript of Records at:

ABS-CBN FILM PRODUCTIONS, INC.
HR & ADMIN. DEPT.
3/F ABS-CBN Broadcasting Ctr., Mo. Ignacia cor.
Sgt. Esguerra Sts., Diliman, Q.C.

Look for Honey Abaya or Aelle Saldua
or e-mail us at Star_HR@abs-cbn.com

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ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation needs Website Writer!

ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, a leading multi-media company in the Philippines, is looking for a Website Writer that will fit the following qualifications and requirements:


WEBSITE WRITER

• Graduate of AB Mass Communications or Journalism

• With 1-2 years experience as writer

• With basic knowledge on operation of audio equipment

• Should be capable of writing and editing news materials in English and Filipino

• Should be proficient in MS Office applications, Windows application

• Should have basic knowledge in web uploading


Qualified applicants who meet the above-mentioned requirements is advised to submit their applications via this link. It is reminded that only Consultant/Contractual Positions are available and preference will be given to candidates who APPLY ONLINE. Closing Date is on September 30, 2009.

For information of the duties and responsibilities of the English Creative Writer, you may click the link below.

• Website Writer for ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation.

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