Philstar.com

September 17, 2025 | 6:00am

These are the current job openings for Philstar Global Corp., which runs top digital publications Philstar.com and Interaksyon, as of September 16, 2025.

Please see below for the detailed descriptions of the above positions.

Editorial Department

Content Producer (General News)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Cover and produce breaking and developing news across politics, governance, public safety, business, and national issues.
• Write clear, accurate quick-turn reports and follow-ups; develop enterprise angles and explainers as stories evolve.
• Verify information, monitor government releases and press briefings, and maintain source lists.
• Coordinate with photo/video, social, and editors for strong presentation/reach.
• Contribute to live updates, alerts, and homepage curation during assigned shifts (including some nights/weekends/holidays).

Qualifications:

• At least 1–2 years of newsroom reporting or digital news production experience, but strong campus press or internship experience may be considered.
• Excellent news judgment; speed with accuracy; familiarity with AP style and Philippine media law basics.
• Proficiency with CMS, headline writing, and social distribution.
• Strong writing, fact-checking, and sourcing discipline.
• Multimedia, video production or prompt engineering know-how a strong plus.

Desk Editor

Duties and responsibilities:

• Line edit and fact-check copy for clarity, fairness, accuracy, and house style; write and optimize headlines, summaries, and teases.
• Oversee daily story flow, assign and track pieces, and coordinate with reporters, producers, visuals, and social.
• Curate the homepage/app, program push alerts, and manage live coverage during breaking news.
• Multimedia, video production or prompt engineering know-how a strong plus.
• Coach junior staff on reporting, structure, and standards; uphold legal/ethical guidelines on attribution, corrections, and sourcing.
• Work assigned shifts, including some nights/weekends/holidays, as news cycle and content strategy demand.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years editing or advanced reporting experience in a digital newsroom.
• Sharp copy-editing skills; strong grasp of AP style, libel/sourcing basics, and Philippine public affairs.
• Proven headline writing and audience/SEO awareness; fluency with CMS workflows and analytics.
• Calm under deadline with strong coordination and decision-making.
• Degree in journalism/communications or related discipline preferred.

Content Producer (Lifestyle and Entertainment)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Pitch and produce lifestyle and entertainment content aligned with editorial standards for Philstar.com.
• Monitor pop culture trends, celebrity news, events, and lifestyle stories relevant to Filipino readers.
• Develop original features, interviews, and multimedia content with strong audience appeal.
• Work with other editorial units to ensure quality and relevance of published materials.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in lifestyle or entertainment journalism, content production, or related fields.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills with a flair for digital content.
• Knowledge of trends in pop culture, entertainment, fashion, food, and Filipino lifestyle.
• Ability to generate creative ideas under deadlines.
• Graduate of communications, journalism, or any humanities/social sciences course.

Contributors, Part-time

We are looking for contributors with fresh perspectives and sharp angles on:

• Emerging social media trends, topics and digital behavior
• Local business personalities, practices and startup stories
• Urban development, city life and hyperlocal initiatives in Philippine cities

Who we’re looking for:

• Writers, researchers, or journalists—established or emerging—with relevant experience or subject matter familiarity
• Strong writing and reporting skills with an eye for what’s new and relevant
• Ability to pitch compelling story ideas backed by insight and context

Note: This is a per-piece, contributor-based arrangement. Regular contributors may be invited to write more frequently or collaborate on editorial projects.

Other departments

Events Specialist

Duties and responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and execute a diverse range of events (on-ground and virtual) aligned with editorial, sales, and client objectives.
• Liaise with sponsors, partners, vendors, speakers, and internal teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Develop event concepts, timelines, production schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with content, digital, and sales teams to amplify event promotion and post-event engagement.
• Manage event logistics: venue, permits, production, registration, staffing, etc.
• Analyze event performance, prepare reports, and recommend areas for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, PR, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in event planning, production, or media-related activations.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Creative thinker with a sharp eye for detail and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience with virtual platforms (Zoom Webinar, Facebook Live, TikTok) and CRM/event tools.