Creative Executive (MY)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About the role:

This position will be based in our Malaysia office located in Mid Valley, KL.  

We are seeking a self-motivated and talented Creative Executive with a strong background in editing, videography, photography, and content creation. In this role, you will be responsible for owning the creative aspects of projects, with a particular focus on visual storytelling and content production. Working closely with cross-functional teams, your strong ideation abilities will play a pivotal role in developing and executing creative strategies that captivate audiences and enhance brand presence.


What you will do:

  • Create and execute engaging videography and photography content for The Smart Local Malaysia (TSLMY)’s media platforms
  • Write scripts, copies and captions suited for the type of content being produced
  • Edit videos with a strong sense of pacing, tone and storytelling for social media using industry standard tools and software
  • Take on talenting and hosting roles
  • Ideate, propose and develop fresh, creative content ideas and segments that are on-brand and have viral potential
  • Conduct research and curate factual, relevant information that supports the content creation process
  • Take full ownership to handle client and organic campaigns from start to end, working closely with project managers and content strategists
  • Take on ad hoc roles to support the team

The successful candidate should have:

  • 2+ years of relevant working experience with a strong portfolio
  • Well-versed in both videography and photography (from pre to post-production)
  • Strong proficiency (2+ years) in editing, preferably Premiere Pro. Candidates more proficient in other editing softwares are still welcome to apply
  • Good understanding of digital content and the social media landscape
  • Creative thinker who keeps abreast of trending topics and able to translate that into video/photo content ideas while adding twists
  • Good hosting and talenting ability
  • Excellent command of English
  • Efficient and able to juggle several projects at once with tight deadlines
  • Self-starter and able to pick things up quickly and independently
  • Highly adaptable to a work environment that is fast-paced and constantly changing

What sets you apart: 

  • You have excellent videography and photography skills
  • You are self-driven and able to work independently with little supervision and assistance
  • You are highly organised and detail-oriented
  • You have data analysis and research skills
  • You spend way too much time on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok and have a strong understanding of social media content
  • You are not looking to be spoon fed
  • You are not a complain king/queen and have grit
  • You solve problems, not cause them