Copy Editor / Sub-Editor, Tabla! (Tamil Murasu)

SPH MEDIA LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Singapore is looking for a Copy Editor / Sub Editor for 'tabla!'. You will be responsible for editing content for both digital and print, with a focus on Singapore stories for the Indian community. Strong English skills and relevant editorial experience are essential. The role may require working shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in an editorial capacity required.
• Willingness to work on shifts, weekends/public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and proofread content for digital and print platforms.
• Write Singapore stories with an Indian flavour.
• Review and edit editorial content for accuracy.
• Perform simple page design and layout.

Skills

Excellent command of English

Strong writing skills

Ability to copyedit fast and accurately

Nose for interesting information

Knowledge of multi-platform news-gathering tools

Teamwork

Bilingual or multilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in relevant fields

Job description

About Us

SPH Media’s mission is to be the trusted source of news and lifestyle content in Singapore and Asia.

One of our core purposes is to produce credible, balanced, and objective news and analysis, always with a view to uphold the public good and fostering an informed, engaged citizenry.

We welcome talented individuals to join us and grow a career in a vibrant and collaborative environment built around a culture of respect and inclusivity.

As an employer, we are committed to rewarding our people fairly and developing them in their careers.

About the Role

Started in 1935, Tamil Murasu is Singapore's only Tamil-language newspaper. Tamil Murasu is the main information source for the Tamil-speaking Indian community with its coverage of wide-ranging news, from current affairs to local and foreign news as well as the latest in sports and entertainment, in addition to its strong coverage on news from the Indian community and the sub-continent.

Tabla!, the Tamil Murasu’s English language weekly tabloid started in 2008, is a free weekly English-language newspaper published every Friday in Singapore. It also has a website that publishes news daily. It is aimed at the wider Indian community of Singapore as well as the Indian diaspora. It provides a mix of local and Indian news relevant to the community.

As a Copy Editor /Sub Editor for tabla!, you will create, edit, and proofread content for both our digital and print platforms. You will write Singapore stories with an Indian flavour and review and edit the editorial content for accuracy. You will also be tasked with doing simple page design and layout.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or above in relevant fields.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in an editorial capacity is required.
• Excellent command of English and strong writing skills.
• Able to copyedit fast and accurately.
• Must have a nose for interesting information and trending news.
• Knowledge of multi-platform news-gathering tools and resources.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Willingness to work on shifts, weekends/public holidays.
• Being effectively bilingual or multilingual would be an asset.