Senior Editor, Cross-Platform News & Features

Mediacorp Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced journalist/editor to source and develop compelling story ideas across digital, TV, and radio platforms. You will pitch, research, and deliver original and enterprise stories while covering daily events and reporting assignments.

The role requires editing and scripting short-form video content, leveraging social media for news gathering, and building subject-matter expertise in key coverage areas. Flexibility to work irregular hours is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, or a related field with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Fluent in written and spoken Chinese with strong English proficiency.
• Excellent editorial judgment and understanding of local news and media trends.
• Proven editing and writing skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; collaborative team player with excellent communication.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Willing to work irregular hours, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Source and develop compelling story ideas and leads
• Pitch, research, and deliver original and enterprise stories across assigned platforms
• Cover daily events and reporting assignments
• Film, script and edit short-form video content
• Leverage social media platforms for news gathering and audience engagement
• Develop subject-matter expertise in key coverage areas
• Conceptualise, plan, and assign editorial content across digital, television, and radio platforms, drawing from multiple sources to ensure depth and diversity of coverage
• Edit, review, and vet content to ensure accuracy, balance, objectivity, timeliness and adherence to editorial guidelines
• Uphold and enforce high editorial standards, ensuring all content is relevant, compelling and of the highest quality
• Manage special editorial projects and cross-platform initiatives as assigned by the Chief Editor

Skills

Chinese proficiency

English proficiency

Editorial judgment

Editing & writing

Time management

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, or related field

Job description

Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced journalist/editor to source and develop compelling story ideas across digital, TV, and radio platforms. You will pitch, research, and deliver original and enterprise stories while covering daily events and reporting assignments.

The role requires editing and scripting short-form video content, leveraging social media for news gathering, and building subject-matter expertise in key coverage areas. Flexibility to work irregular hours is required.