Job Description

Ready to make scroll-stopping short video and social content that actually connects? Join our team and bring your chronically online instincts to life by working with us at XCalibur Digital Sdn Bhd (Part of Times Media Sdn Bhd). We make practical, locally relevant social campaigns for TikTok and Instagram that help brands reach real audiences across Malaysia and the region.

This role is focused on building a consistent, scalable short-form content engine. You will create repeatable formats, polish quick-edit workflows in CapCut and native editors, and help grow our content pipeline from idea to published clip so we hit reliable reach and retention targets week after week.

Your Growth & Impact

• Accelerate your editing skills by producing daily TikToks and Reels using CapCut and platform editors, then iterate based on performance data.
• Expand your on-camera confidence by hosting short segments, interviewing guests, and telling brand stories in a natural, practiced way.
• Build visual assets for feed and stories using Canva, focusing on clean layouts, readable typography, and mobile-first composition.
• Grow your trend sense by tracking viral formats and adapting them to our voice, then testing versions to see what performs best.
• Connect with cross-functional teams, gaining mentorship from producers and feedback from analytics so you can move into more senior creator roles quickly.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities

Content Creation & Editing

• Produce daily short-form videos for TikTok and Instagram Reels using CapCut and native platform editors, keeping clips tight and mobile-first.
• Host short segments and conduct brief on-camera interviews to capture natural brand stories and bite-size moments.
• Design quick visual assets for feed, stories and thumbnails in Canva with clear typography and mobile composition.
• Use basic audio cleanup and captions so videos are accessible and perform well with muted autoplay.

Format & Workflow Optimization

• Create repeatable short-form formats and templates that speed up production while keeping creative variety.
• Refine a rapid edit workflow in CapCut and native tools to move ideas from script to published clip within tight deadlines.
• Run A/B style tests of formats and creative variables, then document what works so the team can scale winners.
• Track reach and retention signals and iterate edits based on platform feedback to improve week-on-week performance.

Collaboration & Growth

• Work closely with producers, copywriters and social strategists to align creative with campaign goals and KPIs.
• Share rough cuts and learnings in short reviews so analytics and producers can give actionable feedback.
• Maintain an ideas pipeline from concept to publish, managing simple schedules and asset handoffs reliably.
• Proactively watch trends and adapt viral formats to our voice while keeping brand guidelines intact.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Currently pursuing a Diploma or Degree in Media, Communications, Marketing, or a related field, with coursework or projects in digital content preferred.
• Previous hands-on experience creating TikTok or Instagram Reels, either for personal channels, campus projects, or internships.
• Available to commit to a structured internship for 3 to 6 months and able to meet regular production schedules.
• Comfortable appearing on camera regularly and representing brand tone in short-form videos.

Hard Skills & Knowledge

• Practical knowledge of CapCut and Canva, plus familiarity with native platform editors on TikTok and Instagram.
• Good understanding of TikTok and Instagram algorithms, reach and retention signals, and how edits influence performance.
• Basic skills in trimming, pacing, captions, and simple audio fixes to produce publish-ready clips quickly.
• Awareness of mobile-first visual hierarchy, typography, colour balance and composition for social feeds.

Soft Skills & Qualities

• Energetic and camera-ready presence with clear verbal delivery and on-screen confidence.
• Curious and trend-aware; you regularly scan platforms for new formats and thoughtful adaptations.
• Organised under deadlines, able to manage multiple short projects and handoffs each week.
• Open to feedback, keen to learn from analytics and producers, and motivated to grow into more senior creator roles.

Skills