THE ROLE

AFP, a world’s leading news agencies, is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated English-language text reporter to join its editorial team in Kuala Lumpur.
You must be capable of producing fast, accurate and vivid copy in formats ranging from breaking news to reportages, features and in-depth angles, telling the story of Malaysia to a global audience.
You will cover a broad range of stories from the climate crisis to political dramas, business, economics and top sports-related developments.
You will strive to ensure multimedia coordination for simultaneous delivery of video, text, photo, factcheck to clients and generally operate under AFP’s high standards of accuracy and fair reporting.
Reaching younger audiences is central to our coverage and the successful candidate will be packed with bright multimedia ideas that boost the file.
You will closely monitor social media and strictly adhere to the Agency’s guidelines on social media activity. As a general rule, you commit to respecting AFP’s ethics charter as well as all the editorial guidelines in force and in the Agency’s style guide.
You will contribute to the fight against misinformation by helping factcheckers in the network and ensure you are trained in the various methods of online verification, now indispensable for all journalism. Online training is available here (https://digitalcourses.afp.com/?utm_source=jobdescription&utm_medium=welcomtothejungle&utm_campaign=digitalverification_asia&utm_content=jobdescription)
In an ever-changing media environment, the nature of the job could evolve in line with coverage demands and the requirements of an increasingly diverse client base.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Proven professional experience in written journalism, showing a flair for quick, accurate, lively copy
Native-level in Bahasa Malaysia and fluency in English is a must
Fizzing with ideas for stories
Sound knowledge of Malaysian politics, culture, and economy
Comfortable using and monitoring social media
Team player, able to work with colleagues in text, photo, video and our digital verification journalists
Ready to work on flexible hours when needed, including weekends
Video reporting / editing skills would be a major advantage
The following skills are not essential but would be an advantage: experience in wire agency reporting; French language

APPLICATIONS
Please send your CV and cover letter to ***************@afp.com, specifying in the subject line: Recruitment Kuala Lumpur.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.

AFP is committed to equal opportunities and greater diversity within its teams. We therefore encourage all applications in order to preserve the wealth of profiles, cultures and languages that constitute the strength of our network.

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