Job openings at Philstar Global Corp.

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by Anna Munhin Mar 18, 2023 News
Job openings at Philstar Global Corp.

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Philstar Global Corp., which runs top digital publications Philstar.com and Interaksyon, is currently looking for new employees.

  • Senior Digital Sales Account Manager
  • Senior Branded Content Writer
  • Creative Branded Content Producer
  • Senior Social Media Producer
  • Social Media Producer (Graphics)
  • Video and Motion Graphics Editor
  • Content Producer (Tagalog News, General News, Interaksyon)
  • Human Resource Manager

Below is a description of the above position.

Advertising & Sales Department

Senior Digital Sales Account Manager

Responsibilities and duties.

  • Responsible for prospecting and generating client leads.
  • Responsible for crafting online strategies in selling online advertisements.
  • Responsible for all account management activities including resolutions, compliance and monitoring.
  • Responsible for providing after-sales service and timely reports to clients.
  • Responsible in building strong relationships with media and advertising agencies.

There are qualifications.

  • Must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in any field
  • At least 3 years of work experience in the digital field is required for this position.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills 
  • In-depth understanding of online marketing tools and platforms

Senior Branded Content Writer

Responsibilities and duties.

  • Conceptualizes content topics based on client/campaign brief
  • Writes well-composed and well-researched articles
  • Thoroughly edits press releases based on Editorial stylebook
  • Uploads sponsored articles and press releases via CMS
  • Covers media events and produces related content
  • Supports editor in managing timelines and assignments, and in monitoring content performance

There are qualifications.

  • Must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in any field
  • At least 2 years of work experience in related fields of media, communications and advertising
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Creativity in conceptualizing and creating native contents
  • Skilled in proofreading and editing press releases
  • Has leadership in teamwork and confidence in media coverage

Creative Branded Content Producer

Responsibilities and duties.

  • Shoots and edits branded social media contents (images, GIFs, videos) with accompanying captions and copies.
  • Conceptualizes engaging and possibly trending topics and posts for social media.
  • Collaborates with branded content and other teams to develop creative social content.
  • Covers media events and produces related social media outputs.

There are qualifications.

  • Must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in any field.
  • At least 1 year of work experience in related fields of media, communications and advertising.
  • Creativity in conceptualizing and producing social media contents.
  • Has social media savvy on contents that can engage younger audiences.
  • Has written communication skills such as copywriting.

Interested Advertising and Sales applicants can send their resume to advertising@philstar.com and indicate in the subject line the position they want to apply for.

Responsibilities and duties.

  • Craft and implement products, strategies and techniques for audience development, engagement and content marketing campaigns.
  • Monitor latest developments about the Philippines and Filipinos around the world on social media.
  • Conceptualize and produce original content and content products for Philstar.com's audience on various platforms following editorial standards.
  • Establish and maintain a network of contacts and sources.
  • Coordinate with other teams in the company for their social media-related needs.

There are qualifications.

  • At least 3 years of intensive experience in writing, research, news media or digital content production including campus outfits, internships or freelance work.
  • Must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in any communications, humanities or social sciences field.
  • Must be able to demonstrate capability to interpret and explain complex topics and themes.
  • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of social media and related technologies.
  • Graphic design and/or video editing skills a plus.
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision and must be proactive.

Content Producer (General News)

Responsibilities and duties.

  • Monitor the latest developments about the Philippines and Filipinos around the world.
  • Produce publishable news articles and multimedia such as data stories, infographics and video copies editorial standards and guidelines.
  • Establish and maintain a network of contacts with news sources.

There are qualifications.

  • At least 1 year of experience in the news media.
  • Graduate of communications, journalism, political science or any related course.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge in social media, content marketing or video production is a plus.
  • Able to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Content Producer (Tagalog News)

Responsibilities and duties.

  • Monitor latest developments about the Philippines and Filipinos around the world on social media, including entertainment and sports
  • Assessing leads and pitching captivating story ideas to the editors 
  • Produce publishable news articles and multimedia such as data stories, infographics and video copies following editorial standards and guidelines.
  • Establish and maintain a network of contacts with news sources.

There are qualifications.

  • At least 1 year of experience in the news media; fresh graduates are welcome to apply
  • Graduate of communications, journalism, political science or any related course.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge in social media, content marketing or video production is a plus.
  • Able to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Content Producer (Interaksyon)

Responsibilities and duties.

  • Produce news features and analyses for Interaksyon's young audience on social media and the World Wide Web.
  • Establish and maintain a network of sources.

There are qualifications.

  • Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
  • Experience in the news industry is a plus.
  • Wide knowledge of social issues and pop culture trends.
  • Convincing storytelling skills.
  • Graduate of any humanities or social science course.
  • Good verbal communication and excellent written communication skills.
  • Can work independently and must be proactive.

Social Media Producer (Graphics)

Responsibilities and duties.

  • Lead in the development of the aesthetics, design, layout, logos, media, product artwork to enhance the company’s brand images through social media content.
  • Create customizable templates the social media team can use for multiple purposes.
  • Participation in the planning and development of new designs for Philstar.com and Interaksyon.
  • Work with the Sales department, which handles the client, for social snacks, social cards, and other requirements.
  • Monitor latest developments about the Philippines and Filipinos around the world on social media.
  • Work with other solutions teams on institutional campaigns and special sections.

There are qualifications.

  • Must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in any communications, humanities or social sciences or arts field.
  • Must be proficient in using Adobe Creative Suite especially Illustrator and Photoshop as well as other design tools such Canva.
  • Extensive knowledge of social media and related technologies is a plus.
  • Video editing skills a plus.
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision and must be proactive.

If you are interested in applying for an editorial position, please send your resume to application@philstar.com and include your full name.

Responsibilities and duties.

  • Must have a solid understanding of excellent design principles.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and other teams to produce high-quality artworks.
  • Develop GIFs or animate vector graphics for social media.
  • Design infographics to be published/posted on the web and social media.
  • Create and edit videos/motion graphics for social media.

There are qualifications.

  • Graduate of Fine Arts, Multimedia Arts, or related courses
  • Preferably experienced employee specialized in Advertising and Marketing
  • 2 to 4 years of experience as a Graphic/Multimedia Artist or Video Editor
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and After Effects)
  • Knowledgeable in photography and video production
  • Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision

Interested multimedia applicants may send their resume and portfolio to multimedia@philstar.com and indicate in the subject line the position they want to apply for.

Responsibilities and duties.

  • Creates a recruitment, testing, and hiring program based on company requirements
  • Prepares employees for assignments by holding job orientations once hired
  • Suggests career development training, seminars and conferences for employees to join
  • Updates job requirements and job descriptions for all positions
  • Manages job evaluations, career path planning, coaching and disciplining employees when necessary
  • Acts as mediator and responsible for conflict resolution when necessary
  • Conducts exit interviews and provides management with feedback
  • Validates employee benefits programs versus current company needs and industry trends
  • Ensures legal compliance of human resource policies and requirements
  • Prepares, updates and recommends human resource policies and procedures.
  • Maintains past and present HR records for the company

Qualifications and skills.

  • A minimum of 5 years relevant HR experience is required for this position.
  • Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a reputable college or university.
  • Relevant fields include Human Resources Management, Psychology, Organizational Communications, Business Management and the like. MBA preferred but not required.
  • Demonstrates strong leadership skills and an impeccable work ethic.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications with an innate ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
  • Experienced in identifying and resolving issues.
  • Skilled in motivating and driving employee performance and improvement.

If you're interested in applying for a position in the admin department, you need to send your resume to application@philstar.com.