Digital Journalist cum Social Media Specialist, RedAnts

SPH MEDIA LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Digital Journalist cum Social Media Specialist to join their editorial team. The role involves curating and producing content tailored for Chinese-language audiences, leveraging news insights, and promoting across digital platforms. Candidates should be bilingual with a degree in journalism and possess a strong passion for current affairs. This position offers opportunities for creative storytelling and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in news journalism.
• Strong interest in daily news and current affairs.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Curate and produce engaging content for Chinese-language users.
• Conduct news research and generate original content.
• Promote content across digital and social media channels.

Skills

Bilingual in Chinese and English

Analytical skills

Time management

Content curation

Familiarity with social media platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Google Analytics

Job description

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