Assistant ST Now Editor

SPH Media Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SPH Media Limited seeks a talented supervisor to join the ST Now desk and guide a team of reporters in creating compelling content for digital and print platforms. The role focuses on breaking and trending news both locally and globally, with an emphasis on timely, accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate should have 8–10 years in journalism and proven leadership, including assigning and editing copy across topics, formats and story types. On-ground reporting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in journalism with leadership experience.
• Ability to assign and edit copy across topics, formats and story types.
• Experience guiding reporters and ensuring timely, accurate coverage.

Responsibilities

• Guide a team of reporters on the ST Now desk.
• Assign stories and edit copy across topics for digital and print.
• Lead coverage of breaking and trending news locally and globally.
• Prefer candidates with on-ground reporting experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Editing

Journalism

News editing

Education

Bachelor's in Journalism or related field

Tools

Editorial CMS

Job description

We are seeking a talented, driven and digitally-savvy supervisor to join the ST Now desk, to guide a team of reporters in creating compelling content for both our digital and print platforms. The team handles breaking and trending news, both locally and globally.

The ideal candidate should have at least 8-10 years in journalism and experience in leading a group of reporters, including assigning and editing copy across a wide range of topics, story types and formats. A candidate with prior on-ground reporting experience is preferred.