Journalist, Digital Verification

Mediacorp Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA is hiring experienced journalists for a new Digital Verification team aimed at tackling misinformation in Singapore. The role demands strong analytical skills, familiarity with OSINT, and the ability to create accessible content. Candidates should possess a passion for clear communication and analysis of complex issues.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in journalism or verification.
• Strong analytical and data-driven research skills.
• Excellent command of English and storytelling ability.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate misinformation spread across digital platforms.
• Utilize OSINT and data analysis in journalistic investigations.
• Develop and present clear stories and videos for general audiences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Research skills

Communication

OSINT expertise

Social media acumen

Tools

AI-powered research tools

Fact checking techniques

Job description

CNA is recruiting several experienced journalists to join our new Digital Verification team, which will drive the newsroom's investigations into mis- and disinformation campaigns in Singapore and beyond.

This role reports to the Senior Editor for Digital Verification.

Candidates looking to be part of this team should have a diverse set of skills, ranging from OSINT research and data analysis to familiarity with cutting-edge AI tools. More importantly, they must have a passion for translating complex findings into clear, accessible articles or videos for a general audience.

Familiarity with local and regional political developments, as well as fluency in at least one non-English language would be considered a plus.

Applicants will be required to take a written test to assess their digital verification skills and instincts.

Responsibilities :

• Monitor & Investigate: Identify and track the spread of mis/disinformation on topics of interest across digital and social media platforms in Singapore and beyond.
• Analyse & Identify: Leverage OSINT, data analysis and AI to augment journalistic investigation of tactics and narratives behind mis/disinformation campaigns and influence operations.
• Publish & Present: Develop clear, concise stories and videos that explain disinformation campaign tactics and objectives for a general audience.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least two years of experience in journalism, verification outfits or equivalent roles.
• Analysis skills: Strong, data-driven analytical and research skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Technical expertise: Familiar with OSINT, basic fact checking techniques, and AI-powered research tools.
• Social media acumen: Familiar with major social media platforms, and user behavior in this part of the world.
• Communication skills: Excellent command of written and spoken English, and proven experience of telling factual stories in interesting and compelling ways. Fluent in at least one non-English language (e.g. Malay, Bahasa Indonesia, or Mandarin-Chinese).