Senior International News Editor

RecruiterPal; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediacorp, Singapore’s leading content creator and national media network, seeks an experienced editor to conceptualise and plan editorial content for an Asian audience. You will oversee rundowns, script editing, and live production coordination with CNA’s Supervising Editors and International/Digital desks.

The role demands strong English, seven years in journalism, and a deep interest in international affairs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies or Arts & Social Sciences.
• Minimum seven years’ experience in journalism or a media-related field.
• Excellent command of English, second or third languages a plus.
• Deep interest in international news and current affairs.
• Strong storytelling ability and visual sensibility.
• Independent, resourceful, collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of TV news production and editorial workflows.
• Proficiency with social media platforms used for newsgathering and audience engagement.
• Familiarity with broadcast production codes and regulatory guidelines.
• Willingness to work irregular shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and plan editorial content in consultation with Supervising Editors.
• Maintain a strong focus on contextualising stories for an Asian audience, in line with CNA’s mandate to help people understand Asia.
• Monitor news wires, global media and online sources to identify top stories in Asia and beyond, ensuring key developments are not missed.
• Build rundowns for hourly bulletins, assigning stories to editors and producers.
• Edit scripts to maintain a high standard of English and broadcast news writing, adhering to editorial standards and the CNA Style Guide.
• Write compelling news scripts that integrate graphics, visuals and soundbites to tell engaging stories.
• Train and develop proficiency in desktop video editing software.
• Break news quickly, accurately and responsibly.
• React swiftly to developing stories, updating scripts and rundowns to reflect the latest developments.
• Demonstrate composure and clear communication in high-pressure live production environments, taking instructions from supervisors and cascading them to the team.
• Work effectively with producers and studio production teams during live newscasts and special programmes, ensuring seamless coordination.
• Collaborate closely with other editorial units, including the International Desk, Singapore Desk and Digital Desk.
• Stay informed of global news trends, competitor activity and audience insights to enhance editorial output.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory policies and guidelines, advising producers and presenters on adherence and best practices.
• Learn to leverage AI tools for research, verification and editorial quality checks.

Skills

Journalism

Storytelling

Editorial workflows

Live production

AI tools

Regulatory compliance

Mobile journalism

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies or Arts & Social Sciences

Job description

Mediacorp, Singapore’s leading content creator and national media network, seeks an experienced editor to conceptualise and plan editorial content for an Asian audience. You will oversee rundowns, script editing, and live production coordination with CNA’s Supervising Editors and International/Digital desks.

The role demands strong English, seven years in journalism, and a deep interest in international affairs.