Editor, Singapore News

Mediacorp Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediacorp Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a dynamic newsroom supervisor to oversee reporters covering Singapore issues. The candidate should have deep knowledge of local affairs and strong industry contacts to guide news points, vet stories for accuracy, and ensure timeliness.

The role requires directing reporters, maintaining high editorial standards, and working under pressure. Candidates with a university degree and at least six years in a newsroom (two in supervision) are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• A university degree is required.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, with a strong grasp of political issues.
• Minimum 6 years in a newsroom, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Review and decide which news events to cover.
• Assign stories to reporters and brief/debrief them before and after assignments.
• Vet stories for accuracy and timeliness, including assessing video footage.
• Identify follow-up stories from diaried events.
• Liaise with other news gathering departments to maximize resources.
• Guide the team to analyze information for greater depth in stories.
• Adhere to editorial guidelines and regulator policies.

Skills

Newsroom leadership

English proficiency

Education

University degree

Job description

Responsibilities

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.

• 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.