Senior Editor, CNA Digital

Mediacorp Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Singapore seeks a Senior Editor (Commentary) to drive daily commentary offerings. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in journalism, strong writing and editing skills, and the ability to navigate local and global issues. Responsibilities include managing commentators, editing pieces, and shaping content based on analytics.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of working experience in journalism, public policy or academia.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a knack for identifying important conversations.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise insightful commentaries reacting to the news cycle.
• Cultivate and manage a diverse stable of commentators to provide a range of opinions.
• Commission, schedule and edit daily commentary pieces.

Skills

Journalism experience

Strong writing skills

Editing ability

Understanding of global and local issues

Interpersonal skills

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Mediacorp is Singapore's largest content creator and national media network, operating a suite of TV channels, radio stations, and multiple digital platforms. Its mission is to engage, entertain, and enrich audiences by harnessing the power of creativity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent thrives. Our hiring decisions are made based on merit and fit-to-role. If you have a disability or special need which requires accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. We will be happy to support as necessary.

Thank you for your interest and application to this role. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DESIGNATION

Senior Editor (Commentary), CNA Digital

RESPONSIBILITIES

CNA Digital is looking for a senior editor to help drive its daily commentary offerings, by working closely with editors and commentators on incisive and engaging content for a discerning international audience.

• Conceptualise insightful commentaries that react quickly to the news cycle and set the agenda by providing analysis and focus on developing local and international issues.
• Cultivate, manage and work with a diverse stable of commentators (external and internal) who can meet the highest levels of CNA's editorial standards to provide a range of opinions grounded in facts and astute insights.
• Commission, schedule and edit daily commentary pieces, as well as write one on occasion.
• Drive amplification through well-crafted headlines, social media blurbs in various formats and platforms, using data analytics to help shape and improve offerings.
• Keep a finger on the pulse of what issues matter to CNA's audience, through attention to data analytics and social listening posts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 7 years of working experience in journalism, public policy or academia.
• A well-rounded understanding of a wide spectrum of global and local issues – able to toggle easily between business, geopolitical, social, cultural and public policy topics – and the ability to find ways of turning issues into interesting commentary and analysis.
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and have a knack for identifying important conversations and questions emerging from breaking news.
• Excellent writing skills with strong editing ability to identify shortcomings in argument, language, style and flow. Experience with video journalism is a plus.
• Be able to work collaboratively with external contributors and the CNA Digital news teams.
• A wide professional network to draw on for a broader range of commentary contributors.
• A willingness to work as needed according to editorial priorities. While this role generally follows office hours, the nature of the work may mean exceptions to ensure timely output.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, time management and attention to detail.