Digital Journalist, RedAnts

SPH MEDIA LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Singapore is seeking a Digital Journalist to curate and create compelling content for Chinese-language audiences. The successful candidate will have experience in journalism, strong bilingual writing skills, and a keen interest in current affairs. This role involves research, interviewing, and leveraging social media trends to generate engaging stories. Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in news journalism.
• Effective writing skills for bilingual publication.
• Familiarity with Chinese social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Curate, package, and produce engaging content for Chinese-language users.
• Conduct news research and create visual stories.
• Promote content across digital platforms and social media.

Skills

Bilingual in Chinese and English

News Sense

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Google Analytics

CMS systems

WeChat

Weibo

TikTok

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.

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 to generate content suitable for WeChat and Xiaohongshu.
• 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