Editor, Malay News

Mediacorp Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Singapore seeks an experienced journalist to join their Malay News and Current Affairs team. The role involves overseeing news production, guiding sub-editors, and ensuring high editorial standards. Candidates should have a strong background in journalism, fluency in English and Malay, and a passion for current affairs.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' experience in journalism or media related fields.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing news stories and deciding those for the news bulletin.
• Conceptualizing and planning editorial content.
• Proofreading stories and maintaining language standards.

Skills

English

Malay

Story-telling

News Sense

Education

Degree in Journalism

Degree in Mass Communication

Degree in Media Studies

Degree in Arts & Social Sciences

Job description

To be part of the Malay News and Current Affairs News/Assignments team contributing towards production of daily news bulletins and/or specials (long-forms) across all platforms.

You will support day-to-day operations by:

• Reviewing news stories/ features and deciding those that should go into the news bulletin/digital platforms/Current Affair programs
• Conceptualize and plan editorial content together with the Executive Producers
• Assigning news stories and/or features to sub-editors/producers and guiding them on how to approach the stories
• Proofreading stories written by the team and maintaining the standard of written language
• Copy-tasting to ensure that important stories are not missed
• Take an active role in setting the editorial direction of the assigned unit
• Participate in forward planning for important assignments/projects within the assigned unit
• Develop and enhance professional competence by providing both constructive feedback as well as guidance to writers
• Adhere to the policies and rules set by regulators by complying with and with editorial guidelines
• Be able to interpret the guidelines and advise producers and reporters in compliance
• Keep updated on news and current affairs and other assigned segments by monitoring viewers' feedback
• Liaise with other news gathering departments in the Mediacorp network to maximise the use of company resources
• Assist Chief Editor and Deputy Chief Editor in formulating strategy to expand viewer base, to improve operations and to achieve the corporate growth objectives
• Lead/Participate in community engagement programs initiated by BERITA Mediacorp

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' experience in journalism or media related fields
• Degree either in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies or Arts & Social Sciences
• Good command of English and Malay language both spoken and written
• Good sense of news and current affairs with strong interest in Singapore News
• Familiarity with social media platforms used for news-gathering and community relations
• Interest/knowledge in mobile reporting and its technologies
• Good story-telling skills and visual sense
• Good understanding in production codes and guidelines
• Good TV production knowledge