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The Brunei Times is on the lookout for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals with career ambition and a great passion to succeed to join us as a;

REPORTER

Key Responsibilities

• To source, gather and report newsworthy events.
• To attend events and gather necessary details in order to produce an informative and well balanced news piece.
• To develop relationships with the community and maintain an up to date contact book in order to ensure effective local news.
• Liaise and discuss with fellow reporters, editors and photographers in order to work together to produce a good article.

Pre- Requisites

• Minimum of good ‘A’ levels or its equivalent.
• Other certificates related to the field of journalism will be considered.
• Good communication skills in English and Malay (verbal and written). Knowledge of extra languages is an asset.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good integrity, confident and has self discipline.
• Ability to motivate oneself and others.
• Independent yet a good team player.
• Determined, driven and tenacious in work.

Do you have an eye for detail? Can you enhance and develop a story?

COPY EDITORS

Responsibilities:

• Must have a keen eye to detect mistakes and add value to the copy.
• Writing creative and lively headlines and photo captions.
• Willing to work really hard to meet deadlines.
• Able to coordinate with reporters, photographers, designers and other editorial staffs.

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Excellent command of English, (native speakers preferred).

SUB-EDITORS

Responsibilities:

• To assist the Editor in copytasting and selecting stories. Checking for accuracy and legality of stories and ensuring stories are free from defamation, slander and libel.
• Design pages and edit copy according to Brunei Time’s housestyle, adhering to the editorial policy of The Brunei Times.
• To assist the editor in coordinating with graphic artists in the design of pages.

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• At least 3 years experience as a Sub-Editor.
• Highly IT literate and willing to learn.
• A team player and is able to adapt to the cultural and religious sensitivities of Brunei Darussalam.

For positions 1, 5 and 6 please include a sample of your writing. All applications are due before 30th April 2008. Please send your CV & relevant academic certificates, a passport size photograph (non-returnable) and contact details to:

Human Resource Department The Brunei Times 3/F Wisma Haji Mohd Taha Jalan Gadong Bandar Seri Begawan BE 4119 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Salary will commensurate with qualifications and work experience.

You can also email your documents to: jobs@bruneitimes.com.bn.

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