Editor, International News

Mediacorp Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediacorp Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced journalist to conceptualise and plan editorial content for a Singapore-focused audience, with emphasis on contextualising stories for Asia and contributing to CNA's mandate to help people Understand Asia.

You will monitor global and regional news, build hourly bulletins, edit scripts to high standards, and collaborate with multiple desks and production teams in a fast-paced environment. Strong English, storytelling, and TV news knowledge are essential.

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.

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.

Skills

Excellent English

Storytelling

Visual sensibility

Independent and collaborative

Education

Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication/Media Studies or Arts & Social Sciences

Job description

• 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