Deputy Editor, CNA Digital (Commentary)

RecruiterPal; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediacorp, Singapore’s largest content creator and national media network, is seeking a deputy editor for CNA Digital. You will lead incisive commentary for an international audience, collaborating with editors, commentators and CNA Digital teams.

The role involves commissioning and editing daily commentary, developing networks of contributors, and driving multi‑platform amplification with data‑driven insights. Ability to adapt to breaking news is essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in journalism, public policy or academia.
• Ability to toggle between business, geopolitical, sociocultural and public policy topics.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Strong writing and editing to identify argument, language, style and flow.
• Ability to work with external contributors and CNA Digital teams.
• Wide professional network for commentary contributors.
• Willingness to work as editorial priorities demand.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise insightful commentaries reacting to the news cycle and provide analysis.
• Cultivate and manage a diverse network of commentators.
• Commission and edit daily commentary pieces, and occasionally write one.
• Drive amplification across multi-media formats and platforms using data analytics.
• Monitor audience trends through data analytics and social listening.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing ability

Newsroom experience

Time management

Collaboration

Tools

Video journalism

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 made 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

CNA Digital is looking for a deputy editor to help drive its daily commentary offerings, by working closely with editors and commentators on incisive and engaging content for a discerning international audience.

You will be expected to:

• Conceptualise insightful commentaries that react quickly to the news cycle and set the agenda by providing analysis and perspective on developing local and international issues.
• Cultivate and manage a diverse network of commentators (external and internal) who can meet CNA’s high editorial standards and provide engaging arguments grounded in facts.
• Commission and edit daily commentary pieces, as well as write one on occasion.
• Drive amplification across multi‑media formats and platforms, using data analytics to help shape and improve offerings.
• Keep a finger on the pulse of which issues matter to CNA’s audience, through attention to data analytics and social listening.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 4 years of working experience in journalism, public policy or academia.
• A well‑rounded understanding of a wide spectrum of global and local issues - able to toggle easily between business, geopolitical, sociocultural and public policy topics – and the ability to find ways of turning issues into interesting commentary and analysis.
• Be comfortable working in a fast‑paced newsroom and have a knack for identifying important conversations and questions emerging from breaking news.
• Excellent writing skills with strong editing ability to identify shortcomings in argument, language, style and flow. Experience with video journalism is a plus.
• Be able to work collaboratively with high‑profile external contributors and the CNA Digital news teams.
• A wide professional network to draw on for a broader range of commentary contributors.
• A willingness to work as needed by editorial priorities. While this role generally follows office hours, the nature of news may mean exceptions to ensure timely output.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, time management and attention to detail