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Editor / Correspondent, Chinese News (Singapore)

On-site in Singapore·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 14 Oct)

Mediacorp

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Singapore
Contract
Full-time
Languages
Chinese

Skills

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Mass Communication, Journalism, or a related field, with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in journalism, broadcasting, or media production
  • Excellent command of written and spoken Chinese, with strong proficiency in English
  • Strong editorial judgment with a deep understanding of local news, current affairs, and media trends
  • Proven editing and writing skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
  • Strong organisational and project management skills; dynamic, resourceful, and a collaborative team player with excellent communication abilities
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines
  • Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends and public holidays, in line with newsroom operations

The role

  • Source and develop compelling story ideas and leads
  • Pitch, research, and deliver original and enterprise stories across assigned platforms
  • Cover daily events and reporting assignments
  • Film, script and edit short-form video content
  • Leverage social media platforms for news gathering and audience engagement
  • Develop subject-matter expertise in key coverage areas
  • Conceptualise, plan, and assign editorial content across digital, television, and radio platforms, drawing from multiple sources to ensure depth and diversity of coverage
  • Edit, review, and vet content to ensure accuracy, balance, objectivity, timeliness and adherence to editorial guidelines
  • Uphold and enforce high editorial standards, ensuring all content is relevant, compelling and of the highest quality
  • Manage special editorial projects and cross-platform initiatives as assigned by the Chief Editor
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Mass Communication, Journalism, or a related field, with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in journalism, broadcasting, or media production
  • Excellent command of written and spoken Chinese, with strong proficiency in English
  • Strong editorial judgment with a deep understanding of local news, current affairs, and media trends
  • Proven editing and writing skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
  • Strong organisational and project management skills; dynamic, resourceful, and a collaborative team player with excellent communication abilities
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines
  • Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends and public holidays, in line with newsroom operations

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