Editor, International News

Mediacorp Pte Ltd; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mediacorp Pte Ltd is seeking a senior journalist to conceptualise and plan editorial content for its CNA-branded outputs. You will contextualise stories for an Asian audience and monitor, evaluate, and select top stories from global sources.

The role requires strong English, storytelling ability, and a solid understanding of TV news production. You will work across desks and collaborate on live broadcasts, with irregular shifts including weekends and holidays.

Formación

• Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or related field.
• Minimum seven years in journalism or media-related field.
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken; other languages a plus.
• Deep interest in international news and current affairs.
• Strong storytelling ability and visual sensibility.
• Independent, resourceful team player with interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of TV news production and editorial workflows.
• Interest in mobile journalism and emerging reporting technologies.
• Proficiency with social media for newsgathering and audience engagement.
• Familiarity with broadcast production codes and regulatory guidelines.
• Willingness to work irregular shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsabilidades

• Conceptualise and plan editorial content with Supervising Editors.
• Contextualise stories for an Asian audience per CNA mandate.
• Monitor wires, global media and online sources to identify top Asia stories.
• Build rundowns for hourly bulletins and assign stories.
• Edit scripts to high English standards per editorial guidelines.
• Write compelling scripts integrating graphics, visuals and soundbites.
• Train and develop proficiency in desktop video editing software.
• Break news quickly, accurately and responsibly.
• React swiftly to developing stories and update scripts accordingly.
• Demonstrate composure in high-pressure live production environments.
• Coordinate with producers and studio teams during live newscasts.
• Collaborate with International, Singapore and Digital Desks.
• Stay informed on global trends and audience insights.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory policies and best practices.
• Learn to leverage AI tools for research and quality checks.

Conocimientos

Excellent English

Storytelling

Visual sensibility

Editorial workflows

Educación

Degree in Journalism or related field

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and plan editorial content in consultation with Supervising Editors
• Maintain a strong focus on contextualising stories for an Asian audience, in line with CNA's mandate to help people Understand Asia
• Monitor news wires, global media and online sources to identify top stories in Asia and beyond, ensuring key developments are not missed
• Build rundowns for hourly bulletins, assigning stories to editors and producers
• Edit scripts to maintain a high standard of English and broadcast news writing, adhering to Mediacorp's editorial standards and the CNA Style Guide
• Write compelling news scripts that integrate graphics (including augmented reality), visuals and soundbites to tell engaging, relevant stories
• Train and develop proficiency in desktop video editing software
• Break news quickly, accurately and responsibly
• React swiftly to developing stories, updating scripts and rundowns to reflect the latest developments
• Demonstrate composure and clear communication in high-pressure, live production environments, taking instructions from supervisors and cascading them to the team
• Work effectively with producers and studio production teams during live newscasts and special programmes, ensuring seamless coordination
• Collaborate closely with other editorial units, including the International Desk, Singapore Desk and Digital Desk
• Stay informed of global news trends, competitor activity and audience insights to enhance editorial output
• Ensure compliance with regulatory policies and guidelines, advising producers and presenters on adherence and best practices
• Learn to leverage AI tools for research, verification and editorial quality checks

Qualifications

• Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies or Arts & Social Sciences
• Minimum seven years' experience in journalism or a media-related field
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken; second or third languages a plus
• Deep interest in international news and current affairs
• Strong storytelling ability and visual sensibility
• Independent, resourceful, collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Solid understanding of TV news production and editorial workflows
• Interest and knowledge in mobile journalism and emerging reporting technologies
• Proficiency with social media platforms used for newsgathering and audience engagement
• Familiarity with broadcast production codes and regulatory guidelines
• Willingness to work irregular shifts, including weekends and public holidays