Assistant Editorial Lead (Lifestyle)

ASIAONE ONLINE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital content provider in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Editorial Lead to shape its Lifestyle coverage. This role requires over 5 years of newsroom experience and a bachelor's degree in journalism. The candidate will collaborate on content strategy, oversee content curation, and guide a team of journalists. This is an exciting opportunity to influence digital storytelling while working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on newsroom experience.
• Strong preference for candidates with proven editing expertise.
• Ability to generate unique content ideas.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on content strategy and innovation.
• Oversee content curation from various sources.
• Drive creation of diverse content formats.
• Identify and report on trending news and stories.
• Guide and mentor a team of journalists.

Skills

Content strategy

Editing expertise

News judgment

Writing and editing skills

Social media acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field

Job description

AsiaOne, a leading digital content provider in Singapore, is poised for its next phase of growth. We are seeking a dynamic and driven Assistant Editorial Lead to co-pilot our Lifestyle vertical. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced journalist or editor to make a significant impact, driving content strategy and leading a team in a fast-paced, evolving digital landscape.

At AsiaOne, we are a close-knit family with an open organisational culture. The advertised roles will require the candidate to work closely with the management team, and cross-functionally with the other groups within the Company.

Your Mission

As Assistant Editorial Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping AsiaOne's Lifestyle coverage, ensuring it is incisive, engaging and relevant. Your responsibilities will include:

• Content Strategy & Innovation:Collaborating with the Lifestyle Lead to develop and execute a bold content strategy that advances the Lifestyle vertical and aligns with AsiaOne's overall objectives.
• Content Curation & Packaging:Overseeing the curation of content from various sources, including content partners and original reporting, to create compelling and accessible narratives across multiple platforms.
• Multi-Platform Storytelling:Driving the creation of diverse content formats, including news reports, feature articles, photo essays and social videos.
• Trendspotting & Investigative Reporting: Identifying and reporting on trending news and stories, with a focus on delivering content that resonates with AsiaOne's audience and generates impactful conversations.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship:Guiding and mentoring a team of journalists, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

What You Bring

• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on newsroom experience, with a strong preference for candidates possessing proven editing expertise.
• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Exceptional news judgment and a keen understanding of digital media trends.
• Demonstrated ability to generate unique, compelling and engaging content ideas.
• Outstanding writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced digital environment.
• Strong social media acumen and a finger on the pulse of local and regional lifestyle content.
• A collaborative spirit with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships.
• Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Bonus

• Experience in digital media, social media management and/or video journalism.
• Proficiency in a second or third language.

Join Our Adventure

If you are a passionate and driven news professional with a desire to shape the future of digital storytelling, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join AsiaOne's dynamic team.