Journalist/Correspondent, Tamil Murasu

SPH Media; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SPH Media is seeking a Journalist/Correspondent to create news content for its Tamil Murasu newspaper. The role involves writing and translating news stories for both online and print, contributing to video and podcast productions, and requires a fluent speaker of Tamil.

Suitable candidates will have a degree or diploma and a good understanding of trends in mobile content. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. The position demands adherence to daily deadlines and a willingness to appear on video.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree/diploma from a recognised university/polytechnic.
• Fresh graduates with no experience are welcomed to apply.
• Good understanding of current trends in mobile content.

Responsibilities

• Create news content and write/translate news stories for online and print.
• Produce video and podcasts for online platforms.
• Comply with daily deadlines and appear on videos.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Tamil)

Content creation

News sense

Education

Degree/diploma from a recognised university/polytechnic

Job description

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 are welcomed to apply.
• News sense with a good understanding of current trends in mobile content.