Content creation:
- Pitch and write timely, high-quality news stories and original content under tight deadlines.
- Anchor and develop engaging, data-driven short-form vertical videos for social media.
- Anchor a weekly podcast show discussing top events in crypto, blockchain, and business news.
Reporting and interviewing:
- Conduct on-camera interviews with key industry figures, policymakers, and analysts.
- Deliver real-time coverage of breaking news and events that impact the markets.
- Report from major industry events, conferences, and summits across the region.
Collaboration and optimization:
- Collaborate closely with the Editor and the social media team to host daily live sessions and interview experts.
- Optimize content using SEO best practices.
- Monitor social media to quickly produce breaking news copy.
Requirements
- 1+ year of journalism experience, with a strong preference for multimedia and business journalism covering FinTech, Crypto, and Web3.
- On-camera experience is preferred, especially with social media videos.
- Knowledge of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and cover breaking news
- Videography and editing skills would be an added advantage
- Excellent news writing and verbal communication skills.