Journalist/Correspondent, Tamil Murasu

SPH MEDIA LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SPH Media Limited is seeking a Journalist/Correspondent in Singapore to create news content and translate stories for online and print. You will contribute to online platforms, producing video and podcasts, while maintaining daily deadlines and bilingual communication in Tamil and English.

Candidates should be fluent in Tamil, possess strong news sense, and be creative and resourceful, with the ability to appear on video.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree/diploma from a recognised university/polytechnic.
• Fresh graduates with no experience can also apply.
• Fluent in Tamil and English; strong understanding of current trends in mobile content.

Responsibilities

• Create news content and write/translate news stories for online and print.
• Contribute to online platforms, producing video and podcasts.
• Staff should be effectively bilingual and able to comply to daily deadlines.
• Staff should be comfortable to appear on videos and able to speak Tamil fluently.

Skills

News sense

Tamil fluency

Video storytelling

Education

University degree / diploma

Job description

About Us

SPH Media's mission is to be the trusted source of news and lifestyle content in Singapore and Asia.

One of our core purposes is to produce credible, balanced, and objective news and analysis, always with a view to uphold the public good and fostering an informed, engaged citizenry.

We welcome talented individuals to join us and grow a career in a vibrant and collaborative environment built around a culture of respect and inclusivity.

As an employer, we are committed to rewarding our people fairly and developing them in their careers.

About the Role

Started in 1935, Tamil Murasu is Singapore's only Tamil language newspaper. Tamil Murasu is the main information source for the Tamil-speaking Indian community with its coverage of wide-ranging news, from current affairs to local and foreign news as well as the latest in sports and entertainment, in addition to its strong coverage on news from the Indian community and the sub-continent. The newspaper has established itself as a voice for the Tamil-speaking community in Singapore.

As a Journalist/Correspondent, you will help create news content and write/translate news stories for both online and print. You will also contribute towards online platforms, producing video and podcasts. Staff should be effectively bilingual and able to comply to daily deadlines. Staff should be comfortable to appear on videos and able to speak Tamil fluently.

Job Requirements

• Minimum degree/diploma from a recognised university/polytechnic. Fresh graduates with no experience can also apply
• News sense with a good understanding of current trends in mobile content.
• Creative and resourceful.
• Able to work weekends/public holidays