News Alert is looking for a sharp, tech-savvy Digital News Creator to help drive our digital news coverage.
This is a hybrid field-and-desk role. You will find and break news, report from the field, and independently shoot, edit and publish engaging video and text content for our digital platforms. You will handle the full story cycle yourself, from pitching the idea and filming on the scene to delivering a polished news package ready to publish.
You will report to the Assignment Editor / Administrator, and your work will directly shape what our audience sees, reads and shares. The role suits someone with an eye for factual storytelling who stays calm under tight deadlines and loves producing digital-first news that informs, engages and empowers people.
ResponsibilitiesField Reporting & News Gathering- Find and pitch fresh, impactful news stories, breaking news alerts and local community updates.
- Report from the scene, including pieces-to-camera (PTCs) and interviews with eyewitnesses, officials and community members.
- Verify information and cross-check facts with several sources to protect journalistic integrity and prevent misinformation.
- Use smartphones, wireless mics and basic stabiliser gear to shoot sharp video footage and high-quality b-roll on your own in the field.
- Capture high-quality photos and video with smartphones, DSLRs and mobile microphone setups, paying attention to lighting, framing and clean audio.
- Edit raw field footage into polished news packages using industry-standard software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, VN Editor and CapCut.
- Add digital elements such as tickers, breaking news templates, lower-thirds, captions, subtitles and royalty-free background music.
- Build in modern visual hooks, text overlays and interactive captions designed to grab viewers in the first 3 seconds of scrolling.
- Lay out short-form and long-form videos to suit each channel, for example vertical reels and shorts versus horizontal updates.
- Write sharp, error-free news scripts, voiceovers, headlines and captions in Urdu.
- Design eye-catching thumbnails and social media graphics that drive high click-through rates.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Studies or a related field, or equivalent practical media experience.
- Experience: 1–3 years of proven experience in digital journalism, mobile reporting or social media news creation.
- Portfolio (mandatory): a strong portfolio showing both on-camera reporting and videos you edited yourself.
- Video editing: proficiency in mobile and desktop editing tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, InShot and VN Editor.
- Photography and videography: strong mobile shooting skills, with a good grasp of lighting, framing and clean audio capture.
- Graphic design: familiarity with Canva or Photoshop for news banners, thumbnails and social graphics.
- Language: professional fluency in spoken and written Urdu for scripting and reporting. Punjabi or other regional languages are a strong advantage.
- Mobility: a valid driving licence and your own transport, such as a motorbike, so you can get to breaking news quickly.
- News sense: a sharp eye for stories that matter and the instinct to spot breaking news early.
- Journalistic integrity: committed to accuracy, fact-checking and fair, balanced reporting.
- Performance under pressure: stays composed and productive against tight, high-pressure deadlines.
- On-camera confidence: clear, credible presentation in front of the camera and in interviews.
- Independence and ownership: able to take a story from pitch to publish with little supervision.
- Creativity: a strong visual and storytelling sense for digital and social-first audiences.
- Adaptability: comfortable switching between field assignments and desk work at short notice.
- Location: Kharian, Pakistan
- Job Type: Full-time, hybrid field and desk (onsite with field deployment)
- Working Hours / Shift: 01:00 PM to 10.00 PM PKT
News Alert is an established web-based news channel known for delivering timely, accurate, and comprehensive news coverage across a wide range of topics. With a strong digital presence, News Alert operates exclusively online, leveraging modern web technologies and multimedia tools to provide real-time updates, breaking news, in-depth reports, and exclusive interviews.
The platform offers extensive coverage of local, national, and international news. Key areas include politics, business, technology, entertainment, sports, and human interest stories. Its core mission is to inform, engage, and empower its audience through fact-based journalism and thoughtful analysis.
Learn more: News Alert
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, or equivalent practical media experience
- 1–3 years of experience in digital journalism, mobile reporting, or social media news creation
- Portfolio demonstrating on-camera reporting and self-edited videos
- Proficiency with mobile or desktop video editing software such as CapCut, Premiere Pro, or InShot
- Strong photography and mobile videography skills, including lighting, framing, and clean audio capture
- Familiarity with Canva or Photoshop for creating news banners and graphics
- Professional fluency in Urdu, spoken and written, for scripting and reporting
- Valid driving license and personal transport for rapid field deployment
- Knowledge of Punjabi or other regional languages
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