Senior Correspondent/Correspondent (Companies & Markets), The Business Times

SPH MEDIA LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Singapore is seeking an experienced journalist to join its companies and markets team. The role involves analyzing corporate scenes and capital markets to provide insightful reporting. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and at least three years of reporting experience in this field. Strong writing skills and a curiosity-driven mindset are essential. This is a unique opportunity to cover significant market changes and trends.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in writing about Singapore companies.
• Familiarity with regulatory institutions, economic issues, and financial indicators.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; familiarity with an Asian language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial health and corporate moves of companies.
• Report on policy changes and their impact on companies.
• Translate complex data into accessible stories for non-industry readers.

Skills

Sharp news sense

Analytical skills

Strong writing ability

Curiosity

Education

Relevant degree in Economics, Business, Finance, or related fields

Job description

About Us

SPH Media’s mission is to be the trusted source of news and lifestyle content in Singapore and Asia. One of our core purposes is to produce credible, balanced, and objective news and analysis, always with a view to uphold the public good and fostering an informed, engaged citizenry.

We welcome talented individuals to join us and grow a career in a vibrant and collaborative environment built around a culture of respect and inclusivity. As an employer, we are committed to rewarding our people fairly and developing them in their careers.

About the Role

Singapore's premier business daily, The Business Times (BT), is looking for a journalist to join its companies and markets team.

The successful candidate will get a front-row seat to the corporate scene and the development of capital markets in Singapore. You will sniff for newsworthy changes at companies, analyse their financial well-being and corporate moves, and compare them with their peers in the industry or across the region. You will need to be acquainted with regulations related to the capital markets including the Securities and Futures Act.

You will flesh out how companies are affected by and responding to policy changes, market regulations, economic climate, and investor sentiment. You should be aware of the big picture trends such as AI and sustainability and how they impact companies. You should have an eye for numbers and be able to translate them into company stories that are accessible even to non-industry readers. You will need to know how to join the dots, write with clarity and authority, and build out the paper's incisive coverage on companies and markets here.

The applicant should be quick at spotting trends and be ready to offer insightful commentary. A nose for scoops is a plus. You should be driven by curiosity, and embrace a growth mindset.

Job Requirements

• Relevant degree in Economics, Business, Finance, or any relevant fields
• Sharp news sense and at least three years’ experience in writing about the Singapore companies
• Familiarity with regulatory institutions, economic and social issues, monetary policies, investment data, and other commonly used financial and market indicators
• Fluent in written and spoken English. Familiarity with an Asian language is a plus
• Comfortable with working both independently and collaboratively
• Committed to learning and adapting to new ways to tell a story better