Assistant News Operations Manager

Mediacorp Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a highly organised administrator to support editorial operations, budgeting, and project coordination. The role focuses on enabling newsroom teams to operate efficiently under tight deadlines.

You will manage travel, raise purchase orders, track invoices, and assist with content rights, logistics, and technology enablement across projects and events. A degree and at least four years in admin/ops or editorial roles are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in any discipline.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in administrative, operations, project support, or editorial roles.
• Experience in editorial or rights management.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Familiarity with purchase order processes and budgeting.
• Proficient written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related apps.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to newsroom teams.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for editorial staff.
• Prepare and raise purchase orders; track invoices.
• Support content rights and clearance processing.
• Assist in project planning, timelines, and coordination.
• Monitor budgets and expenditures for projects and events.

Skills

Administrative

Operations

Project coordination

Editorial

Budgeting

Purchase orders

Budget tracking

Communications

MS Office

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Mediacorp is Singapore’s largest content creator and national media network, operating a suite of TV channels, radio stations, and multiple digital platforms. Its mission is to engage, entertain, and enrich audiences by harnessing the power of creativity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent thrives. Our hiring decisions are made based on merit and fit-to-role. If you have a disability or special need which requires accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. We will be happy to support as necessary.

Thank you for your interest and application to this role. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The newsroom is seeking candidate to provide strong administrative and operational support while contributing to project management, research, and budget planning work.

This role is critical in enabling newsroom teams to operate efficiently and meet tight deadlines. The successful candidate will be highly organised, dependable in execution, and bring prior experience in analytical, planning, or project-based work, while being comfortable anchoring the team through hands-on administrative support.

Working closely with editorial, operations, and corporate stakeholders, this role supports both day-to-day newsroom operations and longer-term initiatives that require coordination, structure, and follow-through.

Key Responsibilities

Core Administrative & Operational Support

• Manage travel arrangements for editorial team.
• Prepare and raise purchase orders, track invoices, and support payment processes in compliance with corporate governance requirements
• Support for content rights and clearance processing.
• Provide logistics support for newsroom activities, events, and projects
• Act as a reliable operational point of contact to ensure smooth day-to-day execution

Other Support

• Support project management activities, including project planning, timelines, tracking of deliverables, and coordination across teams
• Assist in budget planning, cost tracking, and expenditure monitoring for projects, events, and initiatives
• Identify, evaluate, and support the adoption of relevant technologies and tools that enhance newsroom workflows, productivity, and future readiness
• Work with stakeholders to incorporate technology-enabled solutions into projects and processes, helping the newsroom adapt to evolving operational and digital needs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in any discipline.
• At least4 years of relevant experiencein administrative, operations, project support, or editorial roles
• Demonstrated experience in analytical, research, project coordination, or budget-related work
• Experience in editorial or rights management
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with purchase order processes, budgeting, and basic financial controls
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other applications that helps with efficiency

Preferred Attributes

• Experience supporting projects in media or newsroom environments
• Comfortable working with tight deadlines and evolving priorities
• Strong attention to detail, accountability, and follow-through
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with multiple stakeholders
• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset