Editor, Digital News (6 Months Contract)
Mediacorp Pte Ltd, Singapore

We are looking for a News Editor to help oversee and provide guidance to the daily operations of CNA’s digital news desk, from developing coverage to ensuring that our journalism adheres to the highest standards.

Responsibilities:

• Identify key news developments in Singapore and overseas
• Ensure such developments are covered appropriately, whether through original reporting, agency copy, visual material, or a combination of all of these
• Assign stories to journalists on the news desk for writing and the development of accompanying visuals
• Edit stories so that they are of the highest editorial and linguistic standards
• Work with other editors on the news desk to ensure coverage is accurate, contextual and timely
• Monitor how articles are performing on the website and social media, and make adjustments where necessary to improve their performance (such as through curation or amending headlines and social media posts)
• Conceptualise and see through to publication additional landing points for the most important and popular stories, including explainers, listicles, sidebars and videos

Requirements

• At least 5 years of editorial experience, preferably in a supervisory role for a digital news platform
• Excellent command of English with good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Extensive knowledge of the Singapore and regional news agenda
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently under deadline pressure
• A willingness to work irregular hours, including some weekend shifts

Thank you for your interest and application to this role. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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