Temporary Video Journalist, OMG by Berita Harian

A newspaper for the local Malay community, Berita Harian was established on July 1, 1957. It presents news and issues from home, the region and the world, featuring a wide spectrum of topics from sports to politics and religion. Other highlights include Malay culture and tradition, arts and heritage, family, hobbies and leisure.

OMG (Orang Muda Gitew: Young People Like That) is a young audience initiative under Berita Harian (BH). It aims to engage youths and young adults with a rational, moderate, yet progressive voice, offering perspectives on topics of importance to them.

We are looking for a proactive, dynamic individual to be part of this initiative focused on building BH's readership and reach amongst the young audiences.

As a video journalist for OMGxBH, your primary role will be to execute the technical requirements for producing engaging video content. You are required to film and edit creative visual content produced by Journalists and Social Media Producers. You will strategically craft video content from news packages and short-form vertical videos for news, current affairs, and sociocultural stories. Your secondary role is to produce your own content or co-produce content with Journalists and Social Media Producers.

In this role, your key responsibilities are to:

• Plan, set up and execute media production work including videography, video editing and media production for social media, as well as conduct video shoots, and live-stream events.
• Execute video production according to script and visual concept.
• Duties include transcribing, scripting, filming, editing, producing and uploading content.
• Craft creative video content for target audiences, and experiment with concepts and formats.
• Stay on top of the latest news, audience and content trends.
• Use data analytics to optimise video projects
• As a secondary role, create own video content and/or collaborate with journalists in the wider newsroom and cross-functional teams to develop video projects.

Requirements:

• Minimum diploma in Film and Video and Mass Communications or equivalent from a recognised institution
• Highly creative and, meticulous, with high personal standards, ownership in his/her projects.
• Have a track record in videography and editing, especially in social media.
• Able to film with different devices, including mobile phones and cameras.
• Proficient in editing software under Adobe Creative Cloud (i.e. Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop) and other software like Canva and CapCut.
• Positive attitude, detail and audience-oriented with good multitasking and organisational ability
• Able to prioritize, multitask and work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in video production
• Effectively bilingual in English and Malay
• Willingness to work on weekends/public holidays when required

This is a temporary contract position till March 2026.