Correspondent, CNA TV

MCN International Pte. Ltd.; Remote; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading media network in Singapore is seeking a Correspondent for South Asia to report on business and social issues in India. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of journalism experience, strong writing skills, and a robust network in the region. This role involves monitoring news developments, producing compelling stories, and engaging with various stakeholders to enhance coverage across platforms. Fluency in English and local languages is essential, and the position will require irregular hours, including travel and engagement across India.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of full-time journalism experience in India, preferably with TV.
• Strong network of contacts in India and outstanding writing skills.
• Native-level proficiency in English and fluency in local languages like Kannada and Hindi.

Responsibilities

• Monitor news developments in India and the region.
• Produce impactful stories and oversee planning for coverage.
• Build a reliable network of contacts and liaise with officials.

Skills

Journalistic experience

Outstanding writing skills

Newsgathering abilities

Network of contacts in India

Fluency in local languages

Understanding of geopolitical sensitivities

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 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.

DESIGNATION: Correspondent (South Asia), CNA TV (Freelancer)

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Bengaluru correspondent will report on business, tech, economic, and social issues in India for CNA TV International, with some of their work also appearing on CNA's digital and radio platforms. Along with developments in Bengaluru, the correspondent will also be involved in covering news elsewhere in India and South Asia as CNA expands its presence in the region.

Scope of the Role:

The successful candidate will be expected to monitor and research news developments and produce deliverables under the supervision of Singapore‑based desk editors, while working alongside colleagues from CNA Digital. The job will include day‑to‑day editorial deliverables, planning, travel, and external engagement to drive coverage of India and the wider South Asia region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor news developments in India and the region; provide prompt, concise, and accurate updates to guide editorial decisions. Oversee the planning of India-related coverage and deliverables for stories, series, and events.
• Produce a steady supply of original, value‑added, and impactful stories that also meet the highest editorial standards. Output should run a full gamut of story formats, from news, features and analysis to commentaries and special projects.
• File deliverables under the guidance of Singapore‑based desk editors. These can include (but will not be limited to): live hits, news stories, feature packages, multi‑part feature series, in‑depth planning of coverage.
• Build up a reliable network of government officials, businesspeople, private‑sector professionals, and analysts; work with CNA's existing partners in India.
• Liaise with Indian officials inside and outside of India, with care and caution always taken to properly and professionally represent CNA as part of Mediacorp, Singapore's largest content creator and national media network.
• Exercise sound judgment in identifying possible story ideas from news developments that will be interesting and impactful for CNA's audience, with our core objective of helping people ‘Understand Asia’ and our drive to report on global developments with Asian perspectives.
• Travel around Bengaluru or outside of the Indian city as required and be prepared to work irregular hours.
• Provide suggestions to senior editors in forward planning of major events.
• Ability to produce content spanning various platforms such as digital, TV, or radio a plus
• Contribute to CNA's efforts in adopting new technology and social media tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:

• At least 15 years as full‑time journalist in India, with TV the preferred medium and covering Bengaluru as a plus.
• Held PIB card for at least 5 years under the Central Media Accreditation Guidelines 2022.
• Currently holding freelancer PIB card issued by the Press Information Bureau of India.
• Strong network of contacts in India.
• A news junkie with a keen interest in the news and current affairs agenda in India and across Asia.
• Outstanding writing skills, newsgathering abilities, and a tenacious spirit.
• A sound understanding of geopolitical sensitivities and awareness of potential red lines.
• Native‑level proficiency in English, with fluency in local languages such as Kannada and Hindi a must.
• An independent operator with solid interpersonal skills who can also be a strong team player.
• Prior experience in working with visuals/AI/social media tools a plus.
• Prepared to work irregular shifts, including on weekends and public holidays.
• This position will be based in Bengaluru.