Role and Key Responsibilities

• Generate creative story ideas and contribute to content planning.
• Write news reports and in-depth articles (e.g. campus news, student/staff profiles, features) in English and/or Chinese. Proficiency in both languages is required for interviews and communication purposes, but strong writing skills in at least one language are acceptable.
• Draft and localize social media captions, headlines, and short-form copy.
• Translate and trans create content between English and Chinese.
• Edit and proofread texts submitted by faculties, departments and student writers.
• Take photos for news and content use.
• Maintain and update communication materials such as press kits, photo library and university factsheets.
• Track social media performance and suggest improvements.
• Manage and guide the student reporters’ team.
• Liaise with academic and administrative units for content coordination.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Chinese Studies, Communication, or related fields.
• Fluency in spoken English and Chinese is mandatory.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in both English and Chinese (preferred), or at least one.
• Strong news sense and interest in campus storytelling.
• Comfortable conducting interviews and writing in-depth pieces.
• Able to take photos for editorial use.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and creative.
• Familiar with social media tone and trends.
• Willing to occasionally work on events during evenings or weekends.
• Experience in editorial or communication roles is preferred.

Interested candidates are encouraged to email their CV, along with copies of academic transcripts and supporting documents, to recruit_admin@xmu.edu.my.

We thank all applicants for their expressed interest. However, ONLY shortlisted applicants will be notified.