I’m Jasiel Semillano, a Picture Desk Editor, News Writer, Social Media Manager, and Digital Content Creator based in Barcelona with EU work rights. I’ve built experience in international newsrooms, including Jam Press UK, editing global news stories, photos, and videos under tight deadlines. I’m skilled in multimedia production, editorial accuracy, and adding descriptive metadata to improve content organization and searchability. I thrive in fast-paced environments that demand precision, creativity, and adaptability. I excel in visual storytelling, social media strategy, and fast-turnaround digital workflows, delivering engaging content for diverse audiences while maintaining high editorial standards.

Jasiel Semillano

I’m Jasiel Semillano, a Picture Desk Editor, News Writer, Social Media Manager, and Digital Content Creator based in Barcelona with EU work rights. I’ve built experience in international newsrooms, including Jam Press UK, editing global news stories, photos, and videos under tight deadlines. I’m skilled in multimedia production, editorial accuracy, and adding descriptive metadata to improve content organization and searchability. I thrive in fast-paced environments that demand precision, creativity, and adaptability. I excel in visual storytelling, social media strategy, and fast-turnaround digital workflows, delivering engaging content for diverse audiences while maintaining high editorial standards.

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I’m Jasiel Semillano, a Picture Desk Editor, News Writer, Social Media Manager, and Digital Content Creator based in Barcelona with EU work rights. I’ve built experience in international newsrooms, including Jam Press UK, editing global news stories, photos, and videos under tight deadlines. I’m skilled in multimedia production, editorial accuracy, and adding descriptive metadata to improve content organization and searchability. I thrive in fast-paced environments that demand precision, creativity, and adaptability.

I excel in visual storytelling, social media strategy, and fast-turnaround digital workflows, delivering engaging content for diverse audiences while maintaining high editorial standards.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant News Editor (Production Desk) at Jam Press
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Edited a wide range of stories including Lifestyle, UK News, World News, Viral Stories, Celebrity News, Property, and Business, ensuring accuracy, clarity, strong structure, and adherence to journalistic standards. Reviewed and edited photos and videos for publication, ensuring strong visual storytelling. Captioned images and videos using PhotoMechanic for quick, efficient newsroom turnaround. Coordinated with editors and reporters on sourcing, verification, and content updates. Ensured timely delivery of breaking news content in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
Social Media Manager at Genesis News Media Corporation (Kami News)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Produced engaging social media content, including Celebrity News, Real Life stories of overseas Filipino workers, and relatable human interest graphics created using Canva, reaching a wide online audience. Monitored trends to guide content strategy and edited videos and graphics to boost audience engagement. Increased follower growth and boosted engagement through optimized posting and community management.
Social Media / Content Writer at EmergentX
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Planned and executed content strategies for product launches and newsletters. Managed social media content calendars and created visuals using Canva. Researched industry trends and produced content for digital campaigns.
Content Writer at Yadara Event Tickets
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Wrote SEO-driven event articles and optimized content for higher search rankings. Conducted competitor analysis and keyword research. Improved website visibility through structured, data-informed content.
Social Media Manager at Visible One HK
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Created multimedia content including articles, videos, graphics, and promotional materials. Analyzed social media performance and adjusted strategies to drive engagement.
News Production Desk Assistant at Jam Press
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Edited a wide range of stories including Lifestyle, UK News, World News, Viral Stories, Celebrity News, Property, and Business ensuring accuracy, clarity, strong structure, and adherence to journalistic standards. Verified legal compliance and ethical publishing requirements, including fact-checking, copyright checks, source verification, and licensing approval for photos, videos, and third-party material. Reviewed and edited photos and videos for publication, adding descriptive metadata and captions in PhotoMechanic to improve searchability. Coordinated with editors and reporters on sourcing, verification, and content updates. Ensured timely delivery of breaking news content in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
Social Media Manager at Genesis News Media Corporation (Kami News)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2024
Produced engaging social media content, including Celebrity News, Real Life stories of overseas Filipino workers, and relatable human interest graphics created using Canva, reaching a wide online audience. Monitored trends to guide content strategy and edited videos and graphics to boost audience engagement. Increased follower growth and boosted engagement through optimized posting and community management.
Content Writer at EmergentX
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Planned and executed content strategies for product launches and newsletters. Managed social media content calendars and created visuals using CANVA. Researched industry trends and produced content for digital campaigns.
Picture Desk Editor – News Production Assistant at Jam Press
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Edited a wide range of stories including UK News, World News, Celebrity News, Sports, Lifestyle, Viral Stories, Property, and Business, ensuring accuracy, clarity, strong structure, and adherence to journalistic standards. Managed sourcing, verification, and rights clearance of images and videos distributed to major national and international publications (Daily Mail, The Mirror, The Sun, The Telegraph, The Guardian, New York Post, and more), ensuring legal compliance and ethical publishing standards. Reviewed and edited photos and videos for publication, adding descriptive metadata and captions in PhotoMechanic to improve searchability. Coordinated with editors and reporters on sourcing, verification, and content updates. Ensured timely delivery of breaking news content in a high-pressure environment.
Social Media Manager at Genesis News Media Corporation (Kami News)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Produced engaging social media content, including Celebrity News, Real Life stories of overseas Filipino workers, and human-interest graphics created using Canva, reaching a wide online audience. Edited short-form celebrity news videos (Reels) using CapCut and Adobe Premiere Pro, optimized for engagement. Tracked trends to drive content strategy, increasing audience reach, follower growth, and engagement through consistent posting and active community management.
Social Media Manager at Celebrities, USA
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Wrote engaging news captions for Facebook, optimizing content for audience reach and interaction. Scheduled and managed article publishing using the company’s internal content management system. Ensured timely and consistent posting aligned with trending topics and editorial priorities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Journalism at University of St. La Salle, Philippines
January 11, 2030 - November 22, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Journalism at University of St. La Salle, Philippines
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Journalism at University of St. La Salle, Philippines
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education