Copy Editor | Cebu
Inquirer Interactive Inc.
- Cebu City, PhilippinesUnit 306, La Paz, Cebu City, Cebu, PhilippinesCebu CityCebuPhilippinesPhilippines
- FreelanceCONTRACTOR
Posted a day ago and deadline of application is on 25 Nov
Recruiter was hiring 3 hours ago
2025-02-04T06:31:34.602853+00:002025-11-25T16:00:00+00:00Job Description
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
Minimum Qualification:
- 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
Perks and Benefits
Retirement Benefit Plans
Special Leave Benefits for Women
Single Parent Leave
Paid Holidays
Medical / Health Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Performance Bonus
Paid Bereavement/Family Leave
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation Leave
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Required Skills
- Proofreading
- Copy Editing
- Total Quality Management
- Attention to Detail
- Communication Skills
- Collaboration
- Content Marketing
Preferred Courses
- Journalism
Jobs Summary
- Job Level
- Mid-Senior Level / Manager
- Job Category
- Media and Creatives
- Educational Requirement
- Bachelor's degree graduate
- Recruiter response to application
- Sometimes
- Office Address
- Avagar Building N. Escario St., Cebu City
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About Inquirer Interactive Inc.
Inquirer Interactive, Inc., better known as INQUIRER.net, is the official news website and social media arm of the INQUIRER Group of Companies (IGC). It has been at the forefront of online news publishing for the past 27 years. INQUIRER.net features breaking news 24/, as well as the latest on national and foreign issues and current events. It also highlights compelling commentaries and features on Politics, Entertainment, Sports, Lifestyle, Business, and Technology, as well as stories from around the world that are relevant to Filipinos overseas.
INQUIRER.net offers multimedia features, easy channel navigation, strong social media presence and numerous engagement platforms that allow the readers to experience content anytime, anywhere, always.
Under the INQUIRER.net umbrella are titles which cater to different audience segments and interests. Among them are CDN Digital (formerly Cebu Daily News, which was acquired in 2019), Bandera (acquired in 2019), Lifestyle.INQ, POP!, Esports, INQUIRER.net US & Canada, and the Hinge Inquirer titles (acquired 2021).
The company continues with its mission to bring credible news and information to Filipinos in and around the world through its award-winning brand of journalism.