Assistant Editor, Brand Newsroom (Content Lab)

Singapore Press Holdings Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking an Assistant Editor for the Brand Newsroom. This role involves overseeing content creation, managing teams, and developing engaging stories that resonate with audiences across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in journalism, a knack for project management, and a commitment to high-quality standards in content production.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in content creation across digital platforms.
• Strong writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience in managing teams and working collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead content projects involving ideation, editing, and writing.
• Manage client relationships and ensure content meets high standards.
• Optimize content for SEO and digital platforms.

Skills

Content creation

Project management

Editing

SEO knowledge

Communication

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Digital content knowledge

Tools

WordPress

Drupal

Job description

• Assistant Editor, Brand Newsroom (Content Lab)

Assistant Editor, Brand Newsroom (Content Lab)

Job Type Full-Time

Category Journalism & Content Creation

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About Us

SPH Media’s mission is to be the trusted source of news and lifestyle content in
Singapore and Asia. One of our core purposes is to produce credible, balanced, and
objective news and analysis, always with a view to uphold the public good and fostering
an informed, engaged citizenry.

We welcome talented individuals to join us and grow a career in a vibrant and
collaborative environment built around a culture of respect and inclusivity.

As an employer, we are committed to rewarding our people fairly and developing them in
their careers.

About the Role

Content Lab is the international-award-winning content marketing arm of SPH Media and
Brand Newsroom is a specialised unit within Content Lab that creates commissioned
content through a newsroom lens. In an era of dwindling attention spans and
information overload, Brand Newsroom strives to seize attention with targeted native,
cross-platform content that is credible, clear, and compelling. Our unique selling point is
to effectively bring clarity to complexity without being boring.

Brand Newsroom is looking for an exceptional talent to join our team as Assistant Editor.
You will play a leadership role in creating engaging audience-centric content that is
relevant and relatable, and resonates with the audiences of The Straits Times, The
Business Times, and other SPH Media English platforms.

Working with a team of editors and an army of contributors, you must have the ability to
manage all the moving parts needed to bring a content project to life. The job requires
ideation, planning, project management, pitching, client management, and exceptional
editing and writing skills.

Must play well with others.

Work collaboratively with the team to craft and refine ideas for stories, content
series, concepts, themes; creating multiformat content that’s relevant to the
audiences of both Chinese and English news titles
Project manage campaigns through their life cycles, editing and writing a range of
stories, working with an internal team of editors and pool of freelancers
Gate-keep with a keen awareness of political, financial, social and legal minefields
Ensure content is produced to brief at highest quality; and evangelises use of
in-house style guides
Write, edit, proofread and improve content; optimising copy and headlines for
digital and social media according to best SEO practices
Craft effective and engaging social media copyManage sales / client relationships and help educate them on Brand Newsroom’s
journalistic approach to storytelling
Manage deadlines and monitor budgets
Build a high-quality pool of contributors
Comply with media law and ethical guidelines

Who we are looking for

● Minimum 5 years of demonstrated excellence in content creation, including digital
and social media platforms
● Newsroom experience is key
● Excellent writing and editing skills
Excellent command of the English language. Fluency in a second language is a
bonus
A keen ability to think strategically
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A keen eye for detail and visual design
Knowledge of SEO and social media best practices
Strong project management skills
Detail-oriented and a gift for multitasking to meet aggressive deadlines within
budget requirements
Must work well with colleagues, while being able to lead the team to deliver
results
Experience with content management systems such as WordPress and Drupal, a
plus

Interested individuals, please fill in the form and attach your resume.