Editor , Chinese News (Singapore)

RecruiterPal; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediacorp is seeking an experienced Senior Editor / Editor to join our Chinese News division in Singapore. You will collaborate with newsroom teams to uphold standards of content quality and journalistic excellence across digital, television, and radio platforms.

The role offers an opportunity to shape impactful stories, maintain editorial integrity, and mentor talent while engaging audiences in a dynamic media landscape. Flexibility to work irregular hours is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, or related field.
• Excellent command of written and spoken Chinese, with strong proficiency in English.
• Strong editorial judgment with a deep understanding of local news, current affairs, and media trends.
• Proven editing and writing skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and project management skills; dynamic, resourceful, and a collaborative team player with excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends and public holidays, in line with newsroom operations.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, plan, and assign editorial content across digital, television, and radio platforms, drawing from multiple sources to ensure depth and diversity of coverage.
• Edit, review, and vet content to ensure accuracy, balance, objectivity, timeliness and adherence to editorial guidelines.
• Lead, mentor, and guide junior producers and journalists in story ideation, development, and execution.
• Uphold and enforce high editorial standards, ensuring all content is relevant, compelling and of the highest quality.
• Coordinate content and workflows across platforms to ensure consistency and alignment in storytelling.
• Manage special editorial projects and cross-platform initiatives as assigned by the Chief Editor.
• Collaborate closely with newsroom teams and stakeholders across Mediacorp to ensure seamless coordination, efficiency, and editorial coherence.

Skills

Chinese language proficiency

English language proficiency

Editorial judgment

Editing and writing skills

Story ideation and development

Project management

Deadline-driven

Mentoring/junior staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication / Journalism or related field

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Mediacorp is Singapore’s largest content creator and national media network, operating a suite of TV channels, radio stations, and multiple digital platforms. Its mission is to engage, entertain, and enrich audiences by harnessing the power of creativity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent thrives. Our hiring decisions are made based on merit and fit-to-role. If you have a disability or special need which requires accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. We will be happy to support as necessary.

Thank you for your interest and application to this role. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking an experienced, driven, and passionate Senior Editor / Editor to join our Chinese News division. In this role, you will collaborate closely with newsroom teams to uphold the highest standards of content quality and journalistic excellence across digital, television, and radio platforms.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape impactful and trusted stories, uphold editorial integrity, mentor emerging talent and meaningfully engage audiences in an evolving media landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualise, plan, and assign editorial content across digital, television, and radio platforms, drawing from multiple sources to ensure depth and diversity of coverage
• Edit, review, and vet content to ensure accuracy, balance, objectivity, timeliness and adherence to editorial guidelines
• Lead, mentor, and guide junior producers and journalists in story ideation, development, and execution
• Uphold and enforce high editorial standards, ensuring all content is relevant, compelling and of the highest quality
• Coordinate content and workflows across platforms to ensure consistency and alignment in storytelling
• Manage special editorial projects and cross-platform initiatives as assigned by the Chief Editor
• Collaborate closely with newsroom teams and stakeholders across Mediacorp to ensure seamless coordination, efficiency, and editorial coherence

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mass Communication, Journalism, or a related field, with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in journalism, broadcasting, or media production
• Excellent command of written and spoken Chinese, with strong proficiency in English
• Strong editorial judgment with a deep understanding of local news, current affairs, and media trends
• Proven editing and writing skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and project management skills; dynamic, resourceful, and a collaborative team player with excellent communication abilities
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends and public holidays, in line with newsroom operations