Digital Journalist cum Social Media Specialist, RedAnts

Singapore Press Holdings Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Digital Journalist cum Social Media Specialist to create compelling content for a vibrant online platform. This role involves curating engaging stories tailored for the Chinese community, leveraging social media insights, and promoting content across various digital channels. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in journalism, be bilingual in Chinese and English, and have a keen interest in current affairs. If you thrive in dynamic environments and have a passion for storytelling, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in news journalism with strong writing skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Curate and produce engaging content for Chinese-language users.
• Conduct research and generate original content through interviews.

Skills

Bilingual in Chinese and English

News journalism

Analytical skills

Social media management

Content creation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Google Analytics

CMS systems

WeChat

Weibo

Toutiao

TikTok

Job description

Job Type Full-Time

Category Journalism & Content Creation

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We will review your application and contact you if your application is a good match for this position.

RedAnts ( 红蚂蚁)is a Chinese online media platform focusing on viral topics of current affairs that are of interest to the Chinese community in Singapore. It is a fully owned subsidiary of SPH Media Trust (Chinese Media Group).

We are looking for suitable candidates to join our editorial team as a Digital Journalist cum Social Media Specialist.

The Job

• Curate, package, and produce engaging content tailored for Chinese-language users in Singapore and internationally.
• Conduct news sensing and research to create written and visual stories, as well as analytical pieces, in a clear, concise, and compelling style.
• Generate original content through face-to-face interviews and investigative journalism.
• Leverage understanding of media consumption patterns in social media across the Greater China region.
• Utilize familiarity with popular online media platforms in China; experience with Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus.
• Actively promote and market content across designated digital platforms and social media channels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, with 3-4 years of experience in news journalism
• Effectively bilingual in Chinese and English, with good writing skills as this is for a Chinese publication
• Strong interest in daily news and current affairs, including knowledge of events in China and Mandarin-speaking regions
• Excellent news sense and analytical skills assess and customise content and writing style for diverse target audiences
• Experience in social media data points, CMS system, Google Analytics, as well as familiarity with Chinese social media platforms such as WeChat, Weibo, Toutiao, TikTok, etc is an advantage.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and adapt to various tasks efficiently
• Effective time management and organizational skills to consistently meet deadlines
• Flexibility to work irregular hours and handle time-sensitive assignments
• Ability to work independently and as a team player

Interested individuals, please fill in the form and attach your resume.