Journalist / Correspondent, The Straits Times

SPH Media; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SPH Media's Straits Times is seeking an experienced journalist to join its newsdesk in Singapore to report on policy and social issues. The role requires strong news judgment, excellent English, and the ability to generate original story ideas and work with multimedia teams.

You will develop and write stories for all platforms, cultivate contacts, spot trends, and work both independently and in a team, with shifts including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Degree from a recognised university.
• Excellent command of English and strong writing skills.
• At least 2–3 years of journalism experience.
• Willingness to be rostered to work on shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Report on policy and social issues for The Straits Times newsdesk in Singapore.
• Develop and write news stories and features for ST's platforms.
• Collaborate with video, digital, and photo teams to produce multimedia packages.
• Cultivate a network of contacts, spot trends, and generate original story ideas.

Skills

Excellent English

Strong writing skills

Journalism experience

Work under pressure

Independent and team player

Rostered shifts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SPH Media is evolving, and we welcome talented individuals to join us in our transformation journey. Our mission is to be the trusted source of news and lifestyle content in Singapore and Asia. As an employer, we are committed to rewarding our people fairly and developing them in their careers. Grow your career in a vibrant and collaborative environment built around a culture of respect and inclusivity. Join us to work with passionate storytellers who impact thousands of lives daily.

About the Role

The Straits Times is seeking an experienced journalist/correspondent for its newsdesk to report on policy and social issues in Singapore. The ideal candidate is a dynamic journalist with strong news sense and judgment, as well as a keen understanding of domestic policies. You should have excellent language skills, be able to generate original story ideas and turn them into stories. In addition to cultivating a network of contacts, you will have to spot and analyse trends. You will develop and write news stories and features for all of ST's platforms, and work with the video, digital and photo teams to produce impactful multimedia packages.

Key Requirements:

• Degree from a recognised university
• Excellent command of English and strong writing skills
• At least 2 to 3 years of journalism experience
• Sound judgement, resourcefulness, and the ability to work quickly under pressure
• Ability to work both independently as well as in a team
• Knowledge of digital technology is an advantage
• Willingness to be rostered to work on shifts, weekends and/or public holidays