Senior / Editor, Tamil News

MediaCorp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Singapore seeks an experienced Senior / Editor to work in a senior editorial capacity. This role involves vetting content across TV, radio, and digital platforms, managing audience engagement, and upholding editorial standards for the Tamil News division. Candidates should have a strong command of Tamil, at least 15 years of experience, and excellent communication skills. This position requires collaboration with newsroom staff and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in a related field.
• Good command of Tamil, both written and spoken.
• Dynamic individual with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Vet content produced across TV, radio, and digital platforms.
• Manage audience engagement and training activities for the Tamil News division.
• Ensure expected standards of accuracy, objectivity, and timelines.

Skills

Bilingual competency in Tamil

Strong news sense

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Good University Degree in Mass Communication or related fields

Job description

The Senior / Editor will work with the Chief Editor in a senior editorial capacity, in any of the sub-teams - News, Digital and Current Affairs.

Responsibilities:

• To primarily vet content produced across TV, radio and digital platforms
• To work with the Chief Editor to manage audience engagement and training activities for the Tamil News and CA division
• He/she will also manage other projects as directed by the Chief Editor
• This role requires an experienced media professional who has a keen news sense and bilingual competency
• You must uphold and maintain the expected standards pertaining to accuracy, objectivity and timelines
• You must understand the role of Tamil News within the larger community
• Connections with key personalities and newsmakers within the Indian/Tamil-speaking community are valuable assets for this position
• You need to be a team player as your role requires close coordination with your newsroom staff as well as colleagues from other departments across Mediacorp

Qualifications

• Good University Degree preferably in Mass Communication or related fields
• At least 15 years of experience in a related field
• Have a good command of Tamil, both written and spoken
• Have a strong interest in news and current affairs
• A dynamic individual who is a team player with good communications skill
• Be prepared to work irregular hours, public holidays and weekends
• Possess tactful communication and interpersonal skills