News Editor/Assistant Lead/Editorial Lead

ASIAONE ONLINE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital content provider in Singapore is looking for a News Editor to set editorial direction and manage a team of journalists. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of newsroom experience and a strong understanding of content strategy. Responsibilities include overseeing daily content and driving multi-platform storytelling. A bachelor's degree and Singapore citizenship are preferred. This position offers a dynamic environment to shape impactful news narratives.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of newsroom experience, with proven editing experience.
• Strong news sense and ability to understand data analytics.
• Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

• Set the editorial tone and direction of news offerings.
• Guide a team of journalists and foster collaboration.
• Monitor the news cycle and curate compelling narratives.
• Drive diverse content creation including news reports and videos.

Skills

Leadership

Content Strategy & Innovation

Content Curation & Packaging

Multi-Platform Multi-Media Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or social science

Job description

AsiaOne, a leading digital content provider in Singapore, is taking off for our next phase of growth as a fully privately owned news and media outlet. We are expanding our editorial leadership team and are looking for self-driven and experienced senior journalists and editors to lead change and shape our editorial style and direction.

If you are comfortable in both scouring the darkest corners and engaging decision makers, AsiaOne is the place for you to turn your talents into engaging content to make a difference in how Singaporeans and our region think and feel.

In this position, you will work closely with the management team and be supported by other departments within the Company to give a unique edge to our reporting.

Your Mission

As a News Editor, you will set the editorial tone and direction of AsiaOne’s news offerings. You will manage and guide budding journalists and be responsible for AsiaOne's daily content lineup, including news, feature stories, personal reflections and commentaries. Your responsibilities include:

• Leadership: Guide a team of journalists and foster a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Content Strategy & Innovation: Lead editorial discussions with other departments in the Company to execute a bold content strategy for local and regional audience.
• Content Curation & Packaging: Monitor the news cycle and copy taste various sources and partners to create compelling and accessible narratives.
• Multi-Platform Multi-Media Storytelling: Drive the creation of diverse content formats, including news reports, feature articles, photo essays and news videos.

What You Bring

• At least 5 to 8 years of newsroom experience, with a preference for candidates with proven editing experience and ability to understand data analytics.
• A good bachelor’s degree, candidates with journalism, communications and social science background preferred.
• Strong news sense and a natural flair to persuade with words and visuals.
• Resourcefulness, creativity and a sense of mission.
• Social-media savvy and plugged into the latest local and regional news cycle.
• Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Bonus

• Experience in a digital media setup, social media management and video journalism.
• Ability to read and/or speak a second or third language.