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Interested applicants should send their updated CV to [email protected].
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Account Executive
Key Responsibilities:
- Understands online products and multimedia executions related to online
- publishing business.
- Understands the online audience and the digital landscape in relation to online
- publishing business.
- Prospects to identify and qualify new potential customers, including cold calling
- and development of leads through referral channels, to generate appointments
- and establish relationships. Identifies clients.
- Manages the pipeline of opportunities from current and prospective clients to
- ensure that sales goal can be met.
- Develops proposals and sales packages to clients in consultation with supervisor
- and other relevant units
- Presents proposals and pitches to clients.
- Closes sales of digital and multimedia solutions to sales prospects and clients, to
- meet sales goals and contribute to company profitability.
- Completes all sales paperwork promptly, thoroughly and accurately, to ensure
- company profitability and maximize the ability to deliver a high-quality technical
- solution and minimize potential problems or issues in service delivery or
- invoicing. This includes sales contracts, job sheets, and sales reports.
- Maintains all sales resources, client contacts and database such that they are
- kept up to date and accurate.
- Coordinates closely with the concerned departments (IT, Marketing, Ad
- Operations) to ensure uploading of ads and articles according to client’s
- specifications and requirements.
- Coordinates with marketing Staff for up-to-date sales kits and sales-related data
- needed for sales presentation and proposal.
- Performs other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time
Minimum Qualifications
- College Graduate, preferably major in Marketing or other Business courses
- At least 3 years work experience as Account Executive in related product line
- Computer Skills, Digital and Technically Savvy, Social Networking Skills, Communication and Presentation Skills
Account Executive | Cebu-based
Key Responsibilities:
- Understands online terminologies and systems (ad serving platforms) and mathematical computations related to online publishing business.
- Understands the online audience and the digital landscape, particularly in the Central Visayas Region, in relation to online publishing business.
- Develops sales packages in line with the overall sales strategy of Inquirer but tailor-fit to Central Visayas clients..
- Prospects to identify and qualify new potential customers, including cold calling and development of leads through referral channels, to generate appointments and establish relationships.
- Manages the pipeline of opportunities from current and prospective clients to ensure that sales goal can be met.
- Closes sales of technology solutions to sales prospects and clients, to meet sales goals and contribute to company profitability.
- Responsible for the solution design and preparation of proposals, performing or coordinating demonstrations/presentations when necessary.
- Conducts technology planning meetings with clients to discuss new technologies and plan for upgrades and enhancements.
- Provides guidance to Digital Advertising Specialists on sales packages and selling strategies.
- Maintains all sales resources and databases such that they are kept up to date and accurate.
- Coordinates closely with the concerned departments (Information Technology, Marketing, Ad Operations) to ensure uploading of ads and articles according to client’s specifications and requirements.
- Coordinates with marketing Staff for up-to-date sales kits and sales-related data needed for sales presentation and proposal.
- Performs other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 1-2 years recent work experience as Account Executive in Cebu and from a related product line.
- College Graduate, preferably major in Marketing or other Business courses
- Must be willing to be based in Cebu
- In-depth knowledge of all things Cebu
- Required languages/dialects: Cebuano, English, Filipino
- Must be able to thrive working in a virtual/remote setting
- Must be organized, assertive but respectful, data-driven, resourceful
- Can work with minimal supervision
- Able to present to clients
- Able to convincingly sell ideas and concepts to clients.
- Knowledge and Skills:
- Computer Skills
- Digital and Technically Savvy
- Social Networking Skills
- Communication and Presentation Skills
Administrative Officer
Key Responsibilities:
- Office Management:
- Oversee day-to-day office operations, including maintaining office equipment, supplies, upkeep of office utilities such as but not limited to electricity, water, air conditioning, telephone, internet connection and pest control, including the timely scheduling of services, payment of service billings, repairs and/or renewal of contracts.
- Ensure the office environment is organized, clean, and conducive to productivity.
- Manage office-related vendor relationships, including service contracts and supply orders.
- Coordinate office maintenance, repairs, and upgrades as necessary.
- In-charge of the annual and periodic asset inventory including but not limited to employee-issued equipment and non-moving assets such as furniture and fixtures.
- Supervises third-party utility personnel including janitors, messengers and/or drivers.
- Administrative Support:
- Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other documentation related to admin matters.
- Organize and maintain both physical and digital files and records.
- Manage office correspondence, including sorting mail, responding to emails, and handling phone calls.
- Scheduling and Coordination:
- Serve as a point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, answering inquiries and providing necessary information.
- Coordinate internal and external meetings, including managing calendars, booking meeting rooms, and handling logistics (e.g., catering, equipment setup).
- Organize travel arrangements, including flight bookings, accommodations, and transportation for staff as required.
- Assist with event planning and logistics for company meetings, training sessions, or team-building activities.
- Budgeting and Financial Administration:
- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of administrative budgets, ensuring that expenditures remain within limits.
- Manage the petty cash fund.
- In-charge of custodianship of gift certificates, barter items or Marketing premiums.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of payments and reimbursements related to administrative expenses.
- Compliance and Policy Implementation:
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and legal requirements/contracts, particularly in regard to office operations and administrative functions.
- Ensure company compliance to office/building and government requirements including but not limited to fully updated government permits, taxes, and observance of building tenancy rules and regulations.
- Assist with the development and implementation of new administrative procedures and processes to improve efficiency.
- Draft and proofread official correspondence, reports, memos, and notices related to administrative matters.
- Performs other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar administrative or office management role
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other office software tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and prioritize tasks
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
- A proactive and adaptable mindset
- High level of professionalism and a customer-service orientation
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams
- Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
Business Channel Editor
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the growth of the channel, including improving channel traffic, pageviews and engagements.
- Responsible for content planning and coverage of business events. When necessary, attends together with the Sales and Marketing team, key client meetings and events particularly from key industries such as real estate/property, automotive, financial services, FMCG, QSR, pharma, etc. as part of the brand's pitch and relationship building.
- Develops the Property section/page as a useful and relevant source of content for property buyers and as a viable section for property advertisers.
- Monitors wire stories, including those from Asian News Network, social media, and other possible sources of business stories and features for the channel.
- Updates the channel regularly and ensures that the stories and features posted comply with required SEO standards and practices so that these articles land in top search results and command a lead in search market share. These include headlines, focus keywords, alt text for images, related links, meta description, and proper use of tags.
- Collaborates with the video, design and social media teams with regard to visual storytelling, amplification and discovery of channel content.
- Uses data analytics in the production of news stories and trending topics/keywords that address market gaps and drive more traffic to the site.
- Coordinates with IT department to ensure that all channel links are functioning.
- Observes the Journalist’s Code of Ethics as well as approved social media policies and guidelines that may be drawn up and adopted by INQUIRER.net.
- Does the yearly performance evaluation of his direct reports and endorses the evaluation rating for approval of the Managing Editor.
- Participates in the daily story conferences, editors’ meetings, and annual planning, and also in Management meetings when the attendance is required.
- Acts as gatekeeper to protect Inquirer.net from business leakages working hand in hand with the Sales and Marketing team.
- Performs other related tasks that may be assigned by the Managing Editor and/or Editor in Chief from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications
- College graduate preferably major in journalism or other related field
- At least 5 years experience as editor for a news organization, must have an experience in a real estate or property sector or in a related job
- Computer skills, communication skills, writing skills, copy editing
Copy Editor
Key Responsibilities:
- Processes breaking news filed by reporters, sent by Central Desk, from the wires, and stories monitored from TV, radio, social media and other websites.
- Handles channel/s on the site, breaks and edits stories meant for the assigned channel/s. Ensures accuracy of details in stories as well as correctness in grammar and spelling.
- Enhances assigned channel/s content with related reports, videos, infographics, links and other tools that will engage readers.
- Coordinates with Inquirer.net Tech unit to ensure that all the links on the entire site are functioning.
- Performs other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications
- College graduate, preferably major in Journalism
- At least 1-2 years experience as editor for a news organization or in a related job
- Computer skills, Communication skills, Writing skills
Copy Editor | Cebu based
Key Responsibilities:
- Processes breaking news filed by reporters from Cebu Daily News Digital and all other Inquirer net news desks, sent by Central Desk, from the wires, and stories monitored from Tv, radio, social media and other websites.
- Handles channel/s on the site, breaks and edits stories meant for the assigned channel/s. Ensures accuracy of details in stories as well as correctness in grammar and spelling.
- Checks the quality of posts and ensuring they adhere to the Inquirer net editorial style guide.
- Uploads, publishes, and manages multimedia content using the Content
- Management System (cms).
- Assists other platforms under the Inquirer Group of Companies in using the cms and posting multimedia content.
- Enhances assigned channel/s content with related reports, videos, infographics, links and other tools that will engage readers.
- Coordinates with Inquirer net Tech unit to ensure that all the links on the entire site are functioning.
- Performs other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications
- College graduate, preferably major in Journalism
- At least 1-2 years experience as editor for a news organization or in a related job
- Must be willing to be based in Cebu
- In-depth knowledge of all things Cebu
- Required languages/dialects: Cebuano, English, Filipino
- Must be able to thrive working in a virtual/remote setting
- Computer skills, Communication skills, Writing skills
Editorial Assistant (Lifestyle)
Key Responsibilities:
- Pitches and executes ideas for social media storytelling (captions, photos, videos, reels, etc.
- Manages relevant social media platforms
- Write, develop, and edit stories on a daily/weekly basis
- Collates and organizes all multimedia files for publishing
- Covers events and producing multimedia content, as needed
- Checks the quality of posts and ensures they adhere to the Inquirer.net editorial style guide.
- Assists reporters and editors in posting breaking news and multimedia content for online publication (basic image and video editing, file conversion)
- In charge of coordination of team schedule and events, and files all necessary documentation related to these occasions. Represents the Lifestyle Inquirer Team in meetings, shoots and media events.
- Assists other platforms under the Inquirer Group of Companies in using the CMS and posting multimedia content
- Liaises with advertising clients and cascades input to the editorial team.
- Handles production logistics of editorial and location shoots including supplier bookings, pullout requests, file management, and other administrative duties.
- Manages budget tracking and financial reports.
- Performs other tasks as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Mass Communication, Journalism, Communications, Literature, Creative Writing
- At least 1year of relevant work experience;
- Spans a wide interest in Social Media trends, Lifestyle, Pop Culture and other related topics
- Highly organized and a Team player
- Social media and tech savvy
Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and
President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Key Responsibilities:
- Executive Support:
- Provide high-level administrative support to the COO and President/CEO, managing their calendars and other correspondences with discretion and professionalism.
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, and events, ensuring optimal time management for both executives.
- Prepare and organize materials, reports, presentations, and other documents for executive meetings.
- Communication Liaison:
- Act as the primary point of contact between the executives and internal/external stakeholders, including employees, clients/investors, and partners.
- Draft and proofread correspondence on behalf of the executives, including emails, memos, and presentations.
- Screen and prioritize concerns and inquiries, ensuring timely responses or appropriate delegations.
- Project Management:
- Assist with tracking and managing key projects and initiatives led by the COO and President/CEO, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
- Coordinate with internal teams, external vendors, and third-party organizations to facilitate project progress.
- Maintain project documentation and status updates, providing reports as needed.
- Meeting and Event Coordination:
- Organize logistics for meetings, conferences, and executive events, including arranging travel, accommodations, and transportation.
- Prepare agendas, meeting notes, and follow-up action items to ensure effective execution and follow-through on decisions.
- Ensure executives are fully prepared for meetings and events, anticipating needs and providing relevant background information.
- Travel Coordination:
- Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, car services, and itineraries.
- Ensure all travel arrangements align with executives’ schedules and priorities.
- Office Management and Coordination:
- Manage office supplies and resources, ensuring the smooth operation of the executive office.
- Maintain filing systems, both physical and digital, and ensure timely access to important documents.
- Handle routine office management tasks, including maintaining office equipment and systems.
- Strategic Support:
- Conduct research and prepare summaries or briefings on industry trends, market insights, and competitive analysis to support executive decision-making.
- Assist with strategic planning and implementation by tracking goals and providing relevant updates.
- Performs other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar executive assistant or administrative role
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other productivity tools
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of individuals and teams
- Discretion and the ability to handle confidential matters with professionalism
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize effectively
- High level of emotional intelligence and adaptability
- Ability to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure
- Strong problem-solving skills and a solutions-oriented mindset
Minimum Qualifications
- College graduate preferably major in multimedia arts or other related field
- At least 2-3 years experience
- Proficiency in graphics editing softwares, multimedia production
Minimum Qualifications
- College graduate, preferably majoring in Journalism or Communication Arts.
- Preferably 1-2 years of experience in a related field; open to fresh graduates with relevant experience.
- Excellent writing and speaking skills in English and Filipino.
- Proficient in English reading and writing.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Skilled in information gathering through interviews and research.
- Ability to produce photos and infographics.
- Basic knowledge of and willingness to be trained in video reporting.
- Creative, resourceful, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience in business reporting or a related field is an advantage.
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Strong analytical and research abilities.
- Proficiency in using financial databases, spreadsheets, and other research tools.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Familiarity with digital journalism and multimedia storytelling techniques.
Minimum Qualifications
- College graduate of social science courses, preferably Journalism and/or Communication, IT courses
- More than average knowledge on and use of English language, background in IT work or training for at least one year.
- Preferably 2 years of experience in a related field; open to fresh graduates with relevant experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- College Graduate, preferably Multimedia Arts, Fine Arts and other related course
- Preferably 1-2 year experience in a related job with proven graphic design experience; open to fresh graduates with related experience.
- With a strong updated portfolio.
- Expertise in using Adobe Creative Apps (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, Premiere, After Effects, and Animate)
- Must be willing to perform field work as needed.
- Must have access to Cebu City in-depth knowledge of all things in Cebu
- Required languages/dialects: Cebuano, English Filipino
- Must have the necessary facilities to work from home when needed.Must be able to thrive working in a virtual/remote setting.
Programmatic Advertising Manager
Key Responsibilities:
Revenue Target Achievement
- Meet and exceed revenue targets through direct and programmatic advertising initiatives.
- Develop and execute strategies and action plans to achieve programmatic advertising revenue target.
- Identify new areas/opportunities for programmatic revenue growth.
Ad Network and Account Management
- Negotiate and secure programmatic advertising deals to maximize yield and efficiency.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for programmatic advertisers, ensuring maximum yield for the site’s advertising inventory and client satisfaction.
- Reviews contracts with ad networks to ensure that the company gets the best deal.
- Conducts regular review of ad network partners to ensure that they are delivering performance expectations and if not, replace them with new ad network partners.
- Build and maintain stable relationships with ad network partners, agencies and other clients.
Ad Inventory
- Optimize ad inventory and revenue streams through programmatic direct, private marketplace deals and header bidding.
- Collaborate with internal teams to enhance the effectiveness of programmatic offerings.
- Monitor and analyze.
Programmatic Campaign Management
- Oversee the execution, monitoring and optimization of programmatic advertising campaigns.
- Evaluate campaign delivery and performance issues.
- Utilize data-driven insights to refine programmatic strategies and maximize return on investment.
Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage the Programmatic Advertising Specialists to achieve business goals.
- Provide guidance on best practices, emerging trends, and innovative programmatic strategies.
- Foster a high-performance team focused on continuous improvement and revenue growth.
Performs other related tasks that may be assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in programmatic advertising sales or digital media sales, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Strong knowledge of programmatic platforms, DSPs, SSPs, ad exchanges, data management platforms (DMPs).
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and optimize programmatic performance.
- Leadership experience, including managing and mentoring team members.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to industry changes.
Sales and Marketing Assistant | Cebu based
Key Responsibilities:
- Schedules and implements CDND advertising campaigns by uploading all marketing/partner content (social media and website) as stated in signed contracts.
- Ensures that all client campaigns are executed on time.
- Maintains client advertising deliverable logs and ensures all advertising execution links are saved for easy tracking.
- Delivery of post-campaign reporting.
- Update sales decks and info kits monthly for advertising clients.
- Develops CDND in-house brand campaigns and brand content for revenue purposes and is accountable for the brand/marketing push of CDND assets, and platforms by way of marketing campaigns.
- Works on all Cebu-based marketing partnership projects:
- Seek out relevant partnerships.
- Create and evaluate partnership proposals.
- Contract management for all marketing partnerships.
- Facilitate follow-through of all partnership deliverables.
- Put measures to safeguard and put INQUIRER.net and CDND brand identities in place for partner sites and advertisers.
- End-to-end delivery of projects for partnership contracts.
- Competitive monitoring for the sales and marketing team.
- Works on talent management for CDN Digital.
- Accountable for the regular audience/advertiser/readership promotion of CDND.
- Performs other related tasks that may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- College Graduate, preferably Marketing Management/Business Management and/or other related courses.
- Must be willing to be based in Cebu, In-depth knowledge of all things Cebu, Required languages/dialects: Cebuano, English, Filipino, Must be able to thrive working in a virtual/remote setting.
- At least 1 year experience in a related job.
- Computer Skills, Communication Skills, Attention to Details, Skills Creative and Resourceful, Can work with minimum supervision; Must be able to thrive in a virtual working environment.
Senior Manager for Sales and Marketing
Key Responsibilities:
Achievement of Sales Targets
- Set, monitor and achieve sales revenue targets by managing and optimizing sales strategies and targeting industries to be regained/acquired as well as emerging and untapped industries.
- Present to clients and educate them about the website’s reach, audience, digital capabilities and unique advantage versus competition.
- Develop campaigns by understanding client’s needs/objectives and utilizing the website’s editorial, creative and digital capabilities to capture advertising budget.
- Develop pricing structures and advertising packages that appeal to both small and large-scale advertisers, ensuring profitability and value for clients.
Key Client Relationship Management
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, advertisers and partners.
- Ensure client satisfaction through personalized solutions and proactive communication.
- Act as the primary contact for top-tier clients, overseeing the delivery of campaigns and maintaining long-term partnerships.
- Build, maintain and update client database/CRM system.
Advertising Content Management
- Work closely with editorial and marketing creatives/production teams to create and manage compelling advertising content that aligns with the brand.
- Ensure advertising content complies with company standards, audience expectations, and legal requirements.
Brand Management
- Develop and execute marketing strategies and campaigns to enhance the company’s market presence, awareness and brand image as well as its products and services using various channels.
- Grow the website’s audience by developing strategies to engage with and grow the audience of each channel aided by analytics and market research.
- Conduct research to understand market trends, audience needs and competitive positioning for the website.
- Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all channels and platforms.
- Work closely with editorial, creative and production teams to ensure that sales and marketing initiatives align with content strategies.
- Track and analyze the performance of sales and marketing efforts using relevant metrics and KPIs, present and communicate these reports to Management.
- Monitor and keep abreast of industry trends and economic development to spot opportunities for growth.
- Propose and implement innovative strategies to stay competitive and enhance the company’s market position.
Staff Performance Management
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and track team performance against targets.
- Utilize data and analytics to optimize sales strategies, improve team productivity and ensure achievement of department goals.
Planning and Budget Management
- Develop and manage the sales and marketing department’s annual budget, ensuring financial efficiency and return on investments (ROI) on marketing investments.
- Create forecasts, track performance against budget and adjust strategies as needed to meet financial goals.
Policies and Procedures Effectiveness
- Establish and enforce effective sales and marketing policies and procedures to ensure consistency, compliance and efficiency.
- Continually assess and refine processes to optimize team workflow and client experience.
Collaboration with Editorial and Other Departments
- Collaborate closely with the editorial department to align on content opportunities and editorial themes that complement sales efforts.
- Work with the digital content production and technology teams to enhance digital advertising solutions and audience targeting capabilities.
SEO Lead
Key Responsibilities:
- Plans, develops and implements the company’s SEO strategy.
- Ensures the company’s compliance to search engine guidelines through the implementation of best practices, preventive measures, and the efficient resolution of identified errors or violations.
- Conducts regular keyword research for trending topics and provides real-time inputs to content generation and distribution teams for implementation.
- Leads the conduct of regular SEO audits.
- Leads SEO reporting, analysis, and recommendation formulation.
- Collaborates with the Design and Web Development teams for the implementation of website improvements in support of the SEO strategy.
- Keeps abreast of website tracking and SEO tools, and technologies that the company may integrate into its system.
- Regularly conduct SEO basic orientation for newly hired content creation and distribution personnel, and best practices updates for all related personnel.
- Manages SEO Specialists & Analysts functionally and administratively.
- Liaises with the company’s SEO consultant(s).
- Liaises with third-party partners and/or suppliers for SEO on behalf of the company.
- Performs other related tasks as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- College Graduate, preferably in Communications, Information Technology, Web Development, Digital Marketing
- At least three (3) years experience in SEO with demonstrable success in implementing large and successful SEO campaigns.
- At least one (1) year experience in people management.
- SEO/SEM strategies and tools
- Experience in working with social media tools (CrowdTangle,
- Radian6, Social Mention), Google Analytics, DMPs, is preferred
Video Editor
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversees post-production from offline editing to mastering.
- Assembles raw videos and interviews into AV packages, breaking news, and snackable content.
- Works closely with the producers to identify audio and video requirements of stories to translate ideas into visuals.
- Assures the quality and accuracy of the file videos, graphics, voiceovers, and other files to be used in edited videos.
- Identifies and secures video clips to be included in the video library.
- Performs other related tasks as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communication, Multimedia Arts, Communication, Film or any related course
- Proficiency in Premiere Pro or other video editing software
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Skills in storytelling ability
- Time Management
Interested applicants should send their updated CV to [email protected].
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