Editor, Chinese Digital

Mediacorp Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Singapore seeks an experienced editor to oversee content across platforms, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. The role involves collaboration with the Chief Editor for audience engagement, managing editorial projects, and building connections within the Chinese-speaking community. A Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years in journalism or media production are required. Proficiency in Mandarin/Cantonese and strong communication skills are essential for coordinating newsroom efforts. This position may require irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in journalism, broadcasting, or media production.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Review and vet editorial content to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with the Chief Editor for audience engagement initiatives.
• Manage special editorial projects as assigned by the Chief Editor.
• Uphold editorial values ensuring the highest standards of integrity.
• Build connections with key figures in the Chinese-speaking community.
• Coordinate and collaborate with newsroom teams across Mediacorp.

Skills

Excellent command of spoken and written Mandarin/Cantonese

Strong proficiency in English

Strong editorial judgment

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Collaborative team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, or related field

Job description

• Review and vet editorial content across television, radio, and digital platforms to ensure accuracy, objectivity, and timeliness

• Collaborate with the Chief Editor to plan and implement audience engagement and training initiatives for the Chinese News division

• Manage special editorial projects and cross-platform initiatives as assigned by the Chief Editor

• Uphold Mediacorp's editorial values, ensuring all content meets the highest standards of integrity and relevance

• Build and maintain strong connections with key figures and newsmakers in the Chinese-speaking community

• Work closely with newsroom teams and colleagues across Mediacorp to ensure smooth coordination and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Mass Communication, Journalism, or a related field with minimum 7 years of relevant experience in journalism, broadcasting, or media production

• Excellent command of spoken and written (Mandarin/Cantonese) Chinese language, with strong proficiency in English language

• Strong editorial judgment and a deep interest in news and current affairs

• Dynamic, resourceful, and a collaborative team player with strong communication skills

• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Willingness to work irregular hours, weekends, and public holidays as required by newsroom operations