Broadcast Journalist – Economics & Property (YouTube) - PH
Remote
Full Time
Marketing
Mid Level
Benefits:
Requirements:
About the Role:
Are you passionate about telling research-driven stories that matter, both in Australia and around the world? Outsourced Pro Global is looking for a creative, fast-thinking journalist with experience in writing scripts for news-style content who can make global and local current affairs clear, engaging, and shareable for YouTube audiences.
You’ll research, pitch, and write scripts, turning breaking news and major economic, policy, and property developments into compelling, teleprompter-ready content. Your work will help Australians understand what’s happening in the world and why it matters locally, with a strong focus on accuracy, depth, and real-world impact. High performers could step into leadership within six months.
Key Responsibilities:
Research & Monitor News
Pitch & Develop Stories
Scriptwriting & Video Production
Who You Are
Preferred:
Technical Requirements:
Why You’ll Love This Role
You won’t just research current affairs but you’ll bring global and local stories to life for Australians. From breaking international developments to trends shaping Australia, your work will inform, entertain, and spark conversations. Excel here, and leadership opportunities await within six months.
About Us
Outsourced Pro Global Limited is a trusted outsourcing partner supporting businesses in recruitment, finance, HR, payroll, and operations. As the offshore hub for leading Australian companies, we deliver high-quality, efficient solutions through a team driven by integrity, excellence, and innovation.
At OPG, you’ll be part of a collaborative, growth-focused community. We offer meaningful careers, global exposure, and a culture that values learning, professionalism, and long-term success. Your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is real.
Curious about life at OPG?
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Linkedin for a peek into our culture, team moments, and what makes OPG a great place to work.
- Service Fee: 40,000 to 50,000 PHP per month
- Location: Remote
- Job Type: Full-Time | Day Shift (Sydney, Australia Time Zone)
- HMO coverage
- 28 days of paid leave per year
- Clear path for career growth and development
Requirements:
- 3-5 years in journalism, scriptwriting, research, or digital content creation (experience in news-style or current affairs content highly valued)
- Proven ability to write long-form, spoken-word scripts (15–20 minutes)
- Exceptional research skills with the ability to synthesize multiple credible sources into a single, well-supported narrative
- Strong understanding of economics, property, policy, or current affairs is highly desirable
- Ability to work at pace while maintaining high accuracy and data integrity
- Comfortable producing high-volume, high-quality output under daily deadlines
About the Role:
Are you passionate about telling research-driven stories that matter, both in Australia and around the world? Outsourced Pro Global is looking for a creative, fast-thinking journalist with experience in writing scripts for news-style content who can make global and local current affairs clear, engaging, and shareable for YouTube audiences.
You’ll research, pitch, and write scripts, turning breaking news and major economic, policy, and property developments into compelling, teleprompter-ready content. Your work will help Australians understand what’s happening in the world and why it matters locally, with a strong focus on accuracy, depth, and real-world impact. High performers could step into leadership within six months.
Key Responsibilities:
Research & Monitor News
- Keep up with global events and their implications for Australia, with a strong focus on economic trends, property markets, government policy, and major global developments.
- Proactively track Australian economic updates, housing market movements, policy changes, and major announcements.
- Analyse multiple high-quality sources to understand the full picture behind headlines and identify what is truly significant.
- Determine which stories are most relevant and impactful for daily coverage, not just what is trending.
- Research daily topics and generate at least three strong, well-justified story ideas every day for the team to review.
Pitch & Develop Stories
- Identify high-impact, timely stories that are significant enough to educate and influence audience understanding.
- Craft strong angles that clearly explain what’s happening, why it matters, and what it means for Australians.
- Combine multiple data sources, reports, and viewpoints into a single cohesive narrative.
Scriptwriting & Video Production
- Write highly engaging, research-driven scripts that are YouTube-ready, clear, and compelling.
- Produce a minimum of 2 high-quality scripts per day, each designed for 15 to 20 minute videos.
- Ensure scripts are backed by credible data, statistics, and verifiable sources that can be cross-checked.
- Deliver scripts that are engaging, emphatic, and structured for retention, while maintaining editorial credibility.
- Translate complex economic, policy, and global developments into clear, impactful storytelling for a general audience.
- Adapt stories for digital formats, including shorts, clips, explainers, and other audience-friendly formats.
- Work with editors, researchers, and management to polish scripts and maximize engagement.
- Continuously improve content based on analytics, feedback, and audience response.
Who You Are
- A research-first thinker who values accuracy, depth, and credibility as much as speed
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, reports, and policy impacts
- Naturally curious and constantly across global and Australian economic and current affairs developments
- Able to identify what is truly important vs just noise in the news cycle
- Creative storyteller who can turn complex, data-heavy topics into engaging narratives
Preferred:
- Degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field.
- Experience covering international and Australian current affairs.
- Understanding of YouTube storytelling, retention techniques, and social media trends.
- Awareness of local cultural, political, and social conversations in Australia.
Technical Requirements:
- Windows 11 operating system or MacOS 13+
- 256GB Storage space - minimum
- 8-16GB RAM - minimum
- Dual Core CPU - minimum
- Camera: HD Webcam (720p)
- Headset: Noise canceling (preferably)
- Internet Speed: 50 Mbps - minimum
Why You’ll Love This Role
You won’t just research current affairs but you’ll bring global and local stories to life for Australians. From breaking international developments to trends shaping Australia, your work will inform, entertain, and spark conversations. Excel here, and leadership opportunities await within six months.
About Us
Outsourced Pro Global Limited is a trusted outsourcing partner supporting businesses in recruitment, finance, HR, payroll, and operations. As the offshore hub for leading Australian companies, we deliver high-quality, efficient solutions through a team driven by integrity, excellence, and innovation.
At OPG, you’ll be part of a collaborative, growth-focused community. We offer meaningful careers, global exposure, and a culture that values learning, professionalism, and long-term success. Your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is real.
Curious about life at OPG?
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Linkedin for a peek into our culture, team moments, and what makes OPG a great place to work.
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