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 submit their applications online via “Apply Here” or 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.