Assistant/Deputy Foreign Editor, The Straits Times

SPH MEDIA LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news company in Singapore is seeking a senior editor to join its Foreign desk at The Straits Times. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of journalism experience, strong editorial skills, and a keen understanding of Southeast Asia. Responsibilities include guiding correspondents, editing content, and planning coverage of major news events. This role offers the opportunity to lead in a dynamic newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in journalism and related fields.
• Field experience as a correspondent in a Southeast Asia country is a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrable ability to edit raw copy into compelling stories.

Responsibilities

• Guide foreign correspondents in producing original stories.
• Help connect the dots between regional and global events.
• Conceptualise and edit exclusive news reports and features.

Skills

Editorial decision-making

Leadership skills

Story editing

Knowledge of Southeast Asia

News sense

Job description

About Us

SPH Media is evolving, and we welcome talented individuals to join us in our transformation journey. Our mission is to be the trusted source of news and lifestyle content in Singapore and Asia. As an employer, we are committed to rewarding our people fairly and developing them in their careers. Grow your career in a vibrant and collaborative environment built around a culture of respect and inclusivity. Join us! To work with passionate people who impact lives through the stories they tell.

The Straits Times, the English flagship daily published by SPH Media Trust, is the most widely read newspaper in Singapore. We have been serving readers since 1845, and aim to provide them with comprehensive coverage of news not just in Singapore but also the region and world.

About the Role

The role will be part of the Foreign desk leadership team at The Straits Times shaping its regional and international coverage. You will work closely with a team of Singapore-based editors and a network of almost 30 correspondents in bureaus across Asia-Pacific, Europe and America to make sense of fast-moving developments in areas from global trade to domestic politics, and to tell those stories with a distinctive voice and in different forms for our readers in the region. This position has a particular focus on Southeast Asia.

Successful candidates will:

• Guide foreign correspondents in identifying and producing original stories that offer an accurate picture of how the people in Southeast Asia’s diverse countries live, work and play, as well as the mega-trends sweeping through the region
• Help foreign correspondents sensemake and connect the dots between what is happening in their respective patches and other parts of the world
• Conceptualise and edit exclusive news reports, features and multimedia content
• Plan ahead and come up with creative ways of covering major news events and developments
• Coordinate with other teams in the newsroom to put together integrated multimedia and longform projects
• Mentor younger editors on the desk

Who we are looking for

You should have:

• At least 12 years of experience in journalism and related fields. Field experience as a correspondent in a Southeast Asia country is a distinct advantage
• Well-honed news sense and the ability to make quick, sound editorial decisions
• Strong leadership skills
• Demonstrable ability to edit raw copy into compelling stories
• Keen interest and thorough knowledge of the international news agenda
• Take on board complex topics and make them accessible to general-interest readers
• Less experienced candidates may be considered for junior roles