Policy & Society News Reporter

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'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.