Senior Editor, Digital Verification

MediaCorp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MediaCorp is seeking a senior editor to lead the new Digital Verification team. The role involves overseeing investigations into misinformation while ensuring clear communication through articles and media, utilizing research skills in data analysis and OSINT techniques. Ideal candidates will have extensive journalism experience and be fluent in English and another language.

Qualifications

• At least five years in journalism or verification roles.
• Proven management experience and strong analytical skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and at least one non-English language.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead investigations into mis/disinformation campaigns.
• Lead the team in analyzing tactics behind misinformation.
• Develop clear stories and represent CNA on TV or radio.
• Mentor team and train other journalists in verification.

Skills

OSINT techniques

Data analysis

AI

Investigative skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Digital forensic techniques

AI-powered research tools

Job description

CNA is recruiting a senior editor to oversee our new Digital Verification team, which will drive the newsroom's investigations into mis- and disinformation campaigns in Singapore and beyond.

The ideal candidate is someone who has demonstrable experience in OSINT techniques, data analysis and AI, and believes strongly in the need to improve the public's awareness and understanding of such influence operations.

This role places a premium on investigative and analytical skills. But above all, the candidate must excel at translating complex findings into clear, accessible articles or videos for our audience.

You should also be familiar with local and regional political developments. Fluency in at least one non-English language is a plus.

Applicants will be required to take a written test to assess their digital verification skills and instincts.

Responsibilities :

• Drive investigation: Spearhead the Digital Verification team's monitoring and investigation efforts across digital and social media platforms, and work with the newsroom to identify the most relevant projects to work on, particularly during major news events that attract disinformation actors.

• Lead analysis:Lead the Digital Verification team's investigation of tactics and narratives behind mis/disinformation campaigns and influence operations.

• Plan coverage: Help your team members develop clear, concise stories and videos that explain disinformation campaign tactics and objectives for a general audience. You may also represent CNA on TV or radio, offering context and explanation of disinformation stories to our audience.

• Provide training: Mentor your team mates as well as help train other CNA journalists in basic mis- and disinformation research. Contribute to developing and documenting standards, systems and best practices for the newsroom's broader verification efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least five years of experience in journalism, verification outfits or equivalent roles. You should have a proven track record of successfully managing a team.

• Analysis skills: Strong, data-driven analytical and research skills with a keen eye for detail.

• Technical expertise: Skilled in OSINT and digital forensic techniques, with proven experience in using data-driven or AI-powered research tools.

• Social media acumen: Deep understanding of social media platform dynamics, and user behavior in this part of the world.

• Communication skills: Excellent command of written and spoken English, and proven experience of telling factual stories in interesting and compelling ways. Fluent in at least one non-English language (e.g. Malay, Bahasa Indonesia, or Mandarin-Chinese).