Lifestyle Journalist

AsiaOne.com; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

AsiaOne is a leading digital content platform based in Singapore, seeking a versatile journalist to identify and develop compelling stories for our regional audience. You will curate content from partners and original sources, packaging it into engaging formats across AsiaOne's platforms.

Strong writing, editing, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to build a network of contacts to uncover stories and drive conversations among readers.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to source and develop compelling stories with strong angles.
• Proficiency in digital storytelling across articles, video, and social media.
• Experience in fast-paced digital media environments is a plus.
• Reads and speaks a second or third language is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and produce compelling, unique content ideas across formats.
• Curate content from partners and original sources for AsiaOne platforms.
• Cover general news, interviews and events with accuracy and flair.
• Write reviews, features and commentaries when appropriate.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

Social media savvy

News sense

Networking

Education

Degree in Journalism or Communications

Job description

AsiaOne is an established leading one-stop digital content destination based in Singapore and serving a regional audience. We believe in constantly adapting and innovating in order to be relevant for our clients and audiences. With a reporting team accredited by Singapore's Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI), AsiaOne remains a trusted voice in a fast-changing media landscape. We cover news, lifestyle and entertainment with a mix of insight, humour, and the energy of a viral comments section. Beyond articles, we tell stories through videos, infographics, comics, and more - breaking down difficult topics with clarity and creativity, and turning them around quickly when they matter most. From fast-moving explainers to on-the-ground perspectives, our multimedia team helps audiences understand not just what's happening, but why it matters now.

The Role

The role involves identifying and developing compelling stories that resonate with audiences, curating content from both external partners and original sources, and packaging them into engaging, accessible and relevant formats across AsiaOne's platforms. The individual will work across a variety of content formats, including news articles, feature stories, video scripts, copywriting and advertorials, while staying abreast of the latest social media trends and audience interests. Strong writing, editing and communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to build and maintain a network of contacts to uncover stories and drive meaningful conversations among readers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and produce compelling, unique, bold and quirky content ideas
• Be data-driven and be sensitive to audience behaviour and interests in tailoring content to complement AsiaOne as a whole
• Cover general news, interviews and events
• Write reviews, features and commentaries from time to time

Requirements

• Strong news sense and able to determine what your audience likes
• Resourceful, creative and able to work independently
• Able to work in a fast-paced digital environment
• Social-media savvy and plugged into the latest local and regional news cycle
• Able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Bonus if you have experience in a digital media setup, social media management and video journalism
• Reads and speaks a second or third language
• Degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field