Singapore News Editor & Editorial Lead

Mediacorp Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediacorp Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a dynamic newsroom supervisor to oversee reporters covering Singapore issues. The candidate should have deep knowledge of local affairs and strong industry contacts to guide news points, vet stories for accuracy, and ensure timeliness.

The role requires directing reporters, maintaining high editorial standards, and working under pressure. Candidates with a university degree and at least six years in a newsroom (two in supervision) are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• A university degree is required.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, with a strong grasp of political issues.
• Minimum 6 years in a newsroom, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Review and decide which news events to cover.
• Assign stories to reporters and brief/debrief them before and after assignments.
• Vet stories for accuracy and timeliness, including assessing video footage.
• Identify follow-up stories from diaried events.
• Liaise with other news gathering departments to maximize resources.
• Guide the team to analyze information for greater depth in stories.
• Adhere to editorial guidelines and regulator policies.

Skills

Newsroom leadership

English proficiency

Education

University degree

Job description

Mediacorp Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a dynamic newsroom supervisor to oversee reporters covering Singapore issues. The candidate should have deep knowledge of local affairs and strong industry contacts to guide news points, vet stories for accuracy, and ensure timeliness.

The role requires directing reporters, maintaining high editorial standards, and working under pressure. Candidates with a university degree and at least six years in a newsroom (two in supervision) are encouraged to apply.