Senior Editor (Commentary), CNA Digital

MediaCorp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Singapore is seeking a Senior Editor to drive compelling daily commentary. The role involves working closely with editors and commentators to deliver incisive content, managing a diverse team, and amplifying viewpoints through various platforms. Candidates should have at least 7 years of relevant experience, excellent writing skills, and a strong grasp of global and local issues. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on impactful journalism.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Well-rounded understanding of global and local issues.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with video journalism is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise insightful commentaries reacting to the news cycle.
• Manage diverse commentators to ensure high editorial standards.
• Commission, schedule, and edit daily commentary pieces.
• Drive amplification through headlines and social media content.

Skills

Experience in journalism, public policy, or academia

Excellent writing skills

Strong editing ability

Interpersonal and organisational skills

Job description

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.

You will be expected to:

• 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 turn issues into interesting commentary and analysis.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment, with 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.
• Ability 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.
• 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.