News Editor (Bahasa Indonesia), CNA Digital

MediaCorp; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking an editor to produce quality content for its Bahasa Indonesia site and social media. Responsibilities include translating content, collaborating with teams, and ensuring editorial standards. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in journalism and at least five years of experience. Proficiency in both English and Bahasa Indonesia is essential. The role is based in Singapore or Indonesia.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in journalism.
• Ability to translate accurately between English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Understanding of geopolitical issues in Indonesia and Asia.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all output translated into Bahasa Indonesia is accurate.
• Monitor breaking news and provide accurate English translations.
• Collaborate with marketing and growth teams on initiatives.

Skills

Proficient in English and Bahasa Indonesia

Meticulous attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience with AI or social media tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications

Job description

Overview

CNA Digital is looking for an editor to produce quality, innovative, and value-added content for its Bahasa Indonesia site and social media platforms. The successful candidate will work with a team of BI editors and editorial staff across the newsroom in producing translated and/or original content for readers, with use of visuals, social media, and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all output translated into Bahasa Indonesia is accurate and readable, making changes as needed.
• Exercise sound judgment in selecting or suggesting CNA Digital content that will be of interest and impact to regional readers.
• Monitor breaking news in Indonesia and provide speedy, accurate English translations of Indonesian-language coverage.
• Scan the output of major Bahasa Indonesian-language news providers for potential story ideas relevant to the regional audience.
• Contribute Indonesia-related content in English for the Digital site when necessary; provide suggestions and inputs for foreign correspondents\' assignments.
• Collaborate with other teams such as marketing and growth on initiatives to advance reach and impact as well as Mediacorp\'s wider goals.
• This position can be based in Singapore or Indonesia.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor\'s degree in journalism, communications or relevant fields of study.
• Minimum five years of experience in journalism.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Indonesia with the ability to translate accurately between the two languages.
• A meticulous eye for detail with the ability to ensure translated output meets the highest editorial standards.
• An awareness of the news agenda in Indonesia and across Asia, especially familiarity with geopolitics and foreign diplomacy issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-player attitude.
• Willingness to work extra hours when needed, including some weekends and public holidays.
• Prior experience in working with AI or social media tools is a plus.
• Suitably experienced candidates may take on a supervisory role, including duties such as vetting content, people management, and spearheading cross-team initiatives.