Editor in Chief

Talents@Work Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Editor in Chief to elevate the brand's voice and strengthen audience connection. Responsibilities include shaping editorial direction, overseeing content development, and leading a high-performance team. The ideal candidate has over a decade of newsroom management experience and strong editorial instincts. This role offers a chance to innovate in the digital media landscape.

Qualifications

• At least a decade of newsroom management experience.
• Ability to communicate and influence through compelling narratives.
• Familiarity with generative AI in content workflows.

Responsibilities

• Shape the editorial vision and roadmap.
• Drive the evolution of content across formats and platforms.
• Oversee newsroom workflows to ensure efficiency.

Skills

Editorial management

SEO best practices

Social media strategy

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Our client is a market leader in Digital Media within Singapore Role Overview

As the Editor in Chief, you will guide teams across News, Social Media and Visual storytelling. Your mandate is to elevate the brand’s voice, strengthen audience connection, and steer the organisation toward new horizons in digital media.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  Shape the editorial vision and roadmap, anticipating shifts in the digital landscape. Work closely with the CEO, supported by senior editorial leads, to chart direction and navigate emerging opportunities.

• Content Development & Innovation
  Drive the evolution of content across formats and platforms. Influence how stories are crafted, presented, and distributed, pushing for fresh ideas that deepen engagement.

• Operational Management
  Oversee newsroom workflows to ensure efficiency and consistency. From long-range planning to day-to-day editorial decisions, ensure quality storytelling, strong visual execution, and productive collaboration across departments.

• Stakeholder Engagement
  Build trust with internal and external partners. Present ideas with confidence, and nurture relationships that support growth and alignment.

• Team Leadership
  Inspire and mentor editorial talent. Foster a high-performance environment grounded in creativity, accountability, and shared purpose.

What You Bring

• At least a decade of newsroom management experience, guiding editorial teams and nurturing journalistic capability.

• Excellent editorial instincts, with the ability to communicate and influence through compelling narratives and visuals.

• Familiarity with SEO best practices, generative AI in content workflows, and social media strategy.

• Strong interpersonal skills; able to develop and motivate writers and editors while building cross-team relationships.

• A collaborative spirit, creative mindset, and a determination to pursue meaningful work.