Senior Correspondent

SPH MEDIA LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Singapore is seeking a journalist for its companies and markets team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of writing experience related to Singapore companies and a strong analytical mindset. Responsibilities include analyzing corporate news, providing clarity on financial health, and creating insightful commentary on market trends. Fluency in English is essential, and familiarity with Asian languages is a plus. Join us in delivering informative stories in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in writing about Singapore companies.
• Familiarity with regulatory institutions and financial indicators.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; an Asian language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyse corporate financial well-being and movements.
• Translate financial data into accessible stories for readers.
• Offer insightful commentary on market trends.

Skills

Sharp news sense

Trend spotting

Curiosity

Education

Relevant degree in Economics, Business, Finance, or any relevant 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