Jason Thomas

Accomplished journalist and editor with 20 years of experience in writing, editing, and proofreading across multiple formats. Adept at developing content strategies that align with organisational goals and engage diverse audiences. Brings expertise in public relations, communications, and marketing, with a proven track record in team leadership.

News Editor at Free Malaysia Today (2022-12 – Present)

• Edit news stories; oversee content development and allocate assignments to reporters.
• Coordinate with sub-editors, photography, and video departments; script videos.

Chief Reporter at Free Malaysia Today (2022-01 – 2022-12)

• Supervised reporters and developed story assignments.
• Deputised for editors to ensure smooth departmental operations; scripted videos.

Senior Reporter at Free Malaysia Today (2020-12 – 2022-01)

• Assisted reporters in developing stories and covering major events.
• Evaluated information to determine story potential and angles.

Reporter at Free Malaysia Today (2019-12 – 2020-12)

• Generated story ideas, conducted interviews, wrote articles, attended events, and maintained media contacts.
• Fact-checked submissions and processed press releases.

Journalist at The ASEAN Post (2018-12 – 2019-12)

• Researched and developed original stories on regional geopolitics, markets, environment, and technology.
• Curated news stories and images from subscription news wires.

Senior Marketing Executive at Business Media International (2018-07 – 2018-12)

• Conceptualised and organised a six-city seminar across ASEAN.
• Created marketing copy, managed branding, and maintained social media accounts.

Media, Communications & Marketing Officer at National Football Association of Brunei (2017-03 – 2018-03)

• Organised press conferences, wrote press releases, and liaised with media for coverage.
• Managed NFABD's social media channels and developed sponsorship proposals.

Sports Editor at The Brunei Times (2012-10 – 2016-11)

• Coordinated assignments, guided reporters, wrote features and investigative articles, and prepared annual appraisals.

Deputy Sports Editor at The Brunei Times (2012-01 – 2012-10)

• Assigned and edited stories; generated exclusive content ideas and collaborated with photo/video teams.

Sports Journalist at The Brunei Times (2006-07 – 2012-10)

• First sports journalist hired; built extensive contacts and developed a strong readership base.

Trainee Journalist at New Straits Times (2005-07 – 2005-09)

• Contributed to the sports section; trained under senior editors and journalists.

Sports Journalist at The Charlatan (2004 – 2006)

• Wrote extensively for the sports section; awarded Most Promising Journalist.

Editor (Secondary School Magazine) at St. Michael's School (2001 – 2001)

• Edited secondary school magazine.

– Carleton University (2002 – 2006)

– Columbia International College (2002 – 2002)

– St. Michael's School (1991 – 2001)