Deputy Print Editor/Executive Sub-Editor, The Business Times

SPH Media; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Business Times, Singapore's premier business daily, is seeking meticulous Executive Sub-Editors to publish content in a fast-paced, real-time environment. You will be the first and last line of defence, ensuring stories are well-angled, accurate and aligned with BT's house style.

We value editors with a passion for news, strong English, and the ability to meet tight deadlines, while being adaptable to shift work including PMs, weekends or public holidays.

Qualifications

• Strong command of English with meticulous attention to accuracy and detail.
• A passion for news and current affairs with a sharp sense of judgement.
• Familiarity with SEO, internet-friendly headlines and social media.
• Excellent editing and fact-checking skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently while being a good team player.
• Experience with other news publications and media platforms is valuable.
• Willingness to be rostered for PM shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Willingness to learn layout and page design; print story curation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Edit copy to ensure language, grammar, syntax and BT house style.
• Fine-tune story structure for clear, coherent, logical flow.
• Spot information gaps and pitfalls before publication.
• Publish content as the first and last line of defence in BT production.
• Stay updated with news developments and current affairs.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

News judgment

SEO familiarity

Editing and fact-checking

Deadline orientation

Independent yet collaborative

Shift work willingness

Layout/page design basics

Print story curation

Experience in news publications

Job description

Singapore's premier business daily, The Business Times is looking for meticulous individuals with an eye for detail who are ready to work in a fast-paced, real time environment to deliver high-quality content to our readers.

As a Executive Sub-Editor, you are the first line of defence in publishing content created by reporters, correspondents and other content producers. You will also be the last line of defence in publishing print content.

You need to keep up to date with news developments and have a keen news sense and judgment, so that you are able to ensure stories are properly angled.

You will need to fine-tune the structure of a story so that it flows clearly, coherently and logically. You must be able to spot critical information gaps and pitfalls in a story. You are responsible for editing copy to ensure proper use of language, including grammar and syntax, and deliver copy that adheres to BT's house style.

You should be an experienced professional who has done a few years of work in news writing, editing and copy editing. You must have a passion for news and a keen awareness of current affairs. You need to pay strong attention to detail and deliver work that is of a high standard.

If you are new to the job, you need to show a willingness to learn as the learning curve will be steep and will take time.

Depending on experience and suitability, candidates may be considered for the Deputy Print Editor role.

Required Qualifications

The person we are looking for needs to

• Have a strong command of English, should be meticulous, have an eye for accuracy and detail.
• Have a passion for news and a keen awareness of current affairs.
• Should be familiar with Search Engine Optimisation, Internet-friendly headlines and social media platforms.
• Have excellent editing and fact-checking skills
• A self-motivated individual who is able to deliver the edited work within tight deadlines.
• Prior experience with other news publications and media platforms would be highly valuable.
• You are able to work independently while remaining a good team player.
• Willingness to be rostered to work on shifts including a PM shift till midnight, weekends and/or public holidays.
• Willing to learn layout and page design.
• Ability to curate stories for print will be an advantage.