Business Correspondent/Senior Business Correspondent, The Straits Times

SPH MEDIA LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Singapore seeks a Business Correspondent to develop and report on topics related to employment trends and workplace matters. Candidates should have a degree and at least 5 years of experience in journalism or content creation. Strong writing skills and the ability to conduct interviews are essential. The role offers opportunities to produce diverse digital content for various platforms and engage younger audiences. Candidates should be adaptable and resourceful, capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in journalism or content creation.
• Excellent command of English and strong writing skills.
• Conversational fluency in a second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and report on employment trends and workplace matters.
• Conduct interviews and cover major events.
• Produce digital content such as videos and podcasts.

Skills

Journalism

Content creation

Writing skills

Interviewing

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Education

Degree from a recognised university

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.

About the Role

As a business correspondent or senior business correspondent with The Straits Times business desk, you will develop, report, write and produce content on a wide range of topics, especially those related to jobs, such as employment trends and workplace matters; as well as labour policy and statistics.

You are required to present your articles in an organised and interesting way to engage and inform our readers. In addition to cultivating strong contacts and networks, you need to be able to spot and analyse trends as well as look for exclusive stories.

You will be required to interview newsmakers, attend press conferences and cover major events to produce newsworthy stories appearing in print and online. Your work may additionally take the form of digital content such as videos, interactive graphics, podcasts and other visual storytelling formats to be published on ST's various platforms.

You will also have an opportunity to contribute to Headstart, which includes engaging younger audiences through newsletters, social media videos and event outreach campaigns; as well as Invest, which focuses on how people can better manage their money.

Job Requirements

• Degree from a recognised university with at least 5 years of relevant experience in journalism and/or content creation
• Excellent command of English and strong writing skills. Conversational fluency in a mother tongue or second language is a plus
• Background or an interest in working life, hiring trends, career development and employment practices. Some knowledge of Singapore's labour laws and retirement adequacy (CPF) will be advantageous
• Ability to conduct interviews and seek out relevant newsmakers, including people on the ground
• Ability to contribute news analyses, commentaries or in-depth features on hot-button issues
• Enthusiasm, independence, resourcefulness and the ability to work under pressure
• Strong news sense with a good understanding of what the audience needs and wants to know about
• Adaptable and able to work both independently as well as in a team
• Willingness to be rostered on weekends and/or public holiday