Visual Journalist (Lianhe Zaobao)

SPH Media; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Lianhe Zaobao digital and print teams, under SPH Media, seek a Visual Journalist to craft engaging infographics and visual stories. You will transform complex data into clear visuals and copy that supports compelling journalism.

You will design layouts, brainstorm illustrations, and create data-driven storytelling while working both independently and with a team under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in relevant fields; candidates with 1-2 years of relevant job experience preferred
• Flair for creativity, with a keen interest in news and current affairs
• Effectively bilingual in English and Chinese (written and spoken) as this role supports a Chinese Publication
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently, as well as in a team to deliver under tight deadlines
• Skilled in Design software (ie: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign) and digital illustration software (e.g Procreate); Knowledge in motion graphics (AfterEffects) would be advantageous
• Able to work night shifts (3pm-12.30am) and on weekends

Responsibilities

• Design, illustrate and execute editorial layouts to create visually engaging content across ZB's print and digital platforms
• Brainstorm and conceptualise creative illustrations and infographics that elevate ZB's visual storytelling
• Perform copywriting to complement and enhance visual storytelling, including data-driven storytelling and visualisations

Skills

Creativity

Communication skills

Bilingual EN/CH

Team player

Deadline aware

Education

Degree or diploma in relevant fields

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Procreate

After Effects

Job description

We are looking for a creative and passionate Visual Journalist with a flair for transforming complex information into compelling infographics and engaging visual stories for Lianhe Zaobao's (ZB) print and digital platforms. The role combines creativity, visual storytelling and copywriting to bring news and information to life through illustrations, infographics and data visualizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, illustrate and execute editorial layouts to create visually engaging content across ZB's print and digital platforms
• Brainstorm and conceptualise creative illustrations and infographics that elevate ZB's visual storytelling
• Perform copywriting to complement and enhance visual storytelling, including data-driven storytelling and visualisations

Required Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in relevant fields; candidates with 1-2 years of relevant job experience preferred
• Flair for creativity, with a keen interest in news and current affairs
• Effectively bilingual in English and Chinese (written and spoken) as this role supports a Chinese Publication
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently, as well as in a team to deliver under tight deadlines
• Skilled in Design software (ie: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign) and digital illustration software (e.g Procreate); Knowledge in motion graphics (AfterEffects) would be advantageous
• Able to work night shifts (3pm-12.30am) and on weekends