Editor, Singapore News

Mediacorp Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediacorp Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a newsroom supervisor to oversee reporters covering Singapore issues. The role requires deep knowledge of Singapore affairs and strong contacts with experts in relevant industries.

The incumbent will direct reporters to highlight salient points and vet stories for accuracy, timeliness, and objectivity. Applicants should hold a university degree, have at least six years in a newsroom (two in a supervisory role), and be prepared to work irregular hours,

Qualifications

• University degree required.
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken.
• Minimum 6 years newsroom experience, 2 in supervisory role.
• Willing to work irregular hours, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Review and decide what news events to cover
• Assign appropriate stories to reporters; brief and debrief reporters before and after assignments to ensure salient news points and visuals are captured.
• Vet stories to ensure they are accurate and make the best use of the material, including video footage gathered
• Look out for possible follow-up stories that can be developed from diaried events
• Be on the look out for original, newsworthy content that reporters can pursue
• Participate in forward planning for important assignments/projects
• Develop and enhance professional competence by providing constructive feedback and guidance to reporters
• Adhere to the policies and rules set by regulators as well as editorial guidelines
• Keep updated on news and current affairs and other assigned segments by monitoring the market, competitors' content and viewers' feedback
• Liaise with other news gathering departments in the Mediacorp network to maximise the use of company resources
• Guide team to analyse information/data for greater depth in stories

Skills

English fluency

Newsroom leadership

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Us

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.

Job Description

We are looking for the right person to supervise reporters covering Singapore issues. He/She will have a deep knowledge of Singapore issues and good contacts of experts in the relevant industries. The incumbent is able to direct reporters to bring out the most salient news points in a story. He/She is able to vet stories to ensure accuracy, objectivity and timeliness. Must be able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities :

• Review and decide what news events to cover
• Assigning appropriate stories to relevant reporters. Brief and debrief reporters before and after assignments to ensure salient news points and visuals are captured.
• Vet stories to ensure they are accurate and make the best use of the material, including video footage gathered
• Look out for possible follow-up stories that can be developed from diaried events
• Be on the look out for original, newsworthy content that reporters can pursue
• Participate in forward planning for important assignments/projects
• Develop and enhance professional competence by providing constructive feedback and guidance to reporters
• Adhere to the policies and rules set by regulators as well as editorial guidelines
• Keep updated on news and current affairs and other assigned segments by monitoring the market, competitors' content and viewers' feedback
• Liaise with other news gathering departments in the Mediacorp network to maximise the use of company resources
• Guide team to analyse information/data for greater depth in stories

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A dynamic individual with a good University Degree
• Excellent command of the English Language, both written and oral, and a good grasp of political issues
• At least 6 years of experience working in a newsroom, of which 2 years' were in a supervisory role
• Be prepared to work irregular hours, weekends and public holidays.

Skills

Good knowledge of local news and current affairsGood Communication Skills