Business Correspondent/Senior Business Correspondent, The Straits Times

SPH MEDIA LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent media organization in Singapore is seeking a Business Correspondent to join its business desk. This role involves developing, reporting, and producing content on employment trends and workplace matters. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of journalism experience, strong command of English, and the ability to conduct interviews effectively. You will engage readers through digital content formats and coverage of major events, while also contributing to initiatives aimed at younger audiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in journalism and/or content creation.
• Conversational fluency in a mother tongue or second language is a plus.
• Some knowledge of Singapore's labour laws will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, report, write and produce content on various topics.
• Engage readers through well-organised and interesting articles.
• Conduct interviews and attend press conferences to produce stories.

Skills

Excellent command of English

Strong writing skills

Ability to conduct interviews

Strong news sense

Resourcefulness

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