Deputy Opinion Editor & Forum Lead

SPH Media; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Straits Times, part of SPH Media, seeks an experienced Deputy/Assistant Opinion Editor to shape the national conversation, directing high-impact commentary and overseeing the Forum page’s daily operations. This pivotal role combines commissioning editorial content with rigorous standards and cross-platform publishing.

You will lead the Editorial desk in sourcing, editing, and curating opinion content, while managing relationships with contributors, agencies, and readers, upholding neutrality

Formación

• At least 10 years of journalism, policy analysis, or related work with a track record in commentary or leadership at a major news org.
• Broad knowledge of Singaporean affairs, Asian geopolitics, or global macroeconomics with ability to dissect complex policies.
• Excellent diplomacy and communication skills for engaging with high-profile contributors and agencies.
• Outstanding English writing and editing skills with clarity, tone, and factual accuracy.
• Strong digital literacy with CMS and analytics tools for content performance.

Responsabilidades

• Commission, edit, and source high-quality op-eds and commentary from external contributors.
• Refine complex policy, geopolitical, and socio-economic arguments into clear, persuasive prose while staying neutral and accurate.
• Build and nurture a diverse network of thought leaders and subject-matter experts across Asia and beyond.
• Use analytics to guide editorial strategy and optimize content discovery across platforms.
• Package Opinion and Forum content for digital formats with optimized headlines and visuals.
• Review daily Forum letters, selecting timely, compelling arguments for publication.
• Verify claims, ensuring publications comply with Singapore’s legal standards.
• Coordinate with organisations and agencies to publish timely responses and right-of-reply content.

Conocimientos

Analysis

Editing

CMS & Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Digital Literacy

Herramientas

Chartbeat

Google Analytics

CMS platforms

Descripción del empleo

The Straits Times, part of SPH Media, seeks an experienced Deputy/Assistant Opinion Editor to shape the national conversation, directing high-impact commentary and overseeing the Forum page’s daily operations. This pivotal role combines commissioning editorial content with rigorous standards and cross-platform publishing.

You will lead the Editorial desk in sourcing, editing, and curating opinion content, while managing relationships with contributors, agencies, and readers, upholding neutrality