Southeast Asia News Storyteller

7 days ago

Singapore beBeeEditor Full time

International News Editor Role

About Us

SPH Media is evolving, and we welcome talented individuals to join us in our transformation journey.

Our mission is to be the trusted source of news and lifestyle content in Singapore and Asia. As an employer, we are committed to rewarding our people fairly and developing them in their careers.

Grow your career in a vibrant and collaborative environment built around a culture of respect and inclusivity.

Join passionate people who impact lives through the stories they tell.

The Straits Times, the English flagship daily published by SPH Media Trust, is the most widely read newspaper in Singapore. We have been serving readers since 1845, and aim to provide them with comprehensive coverage of news not just in Singapore but also the region and world.

About the Role

The role will be part of the Foreign desk leadership team at The Straits Times shaping its regional and international coverage. You will work closely with a team of Singapore-based editors and a network of almost 30 correspondents in bureaus across Asia-Pacific, Europe and America to make sense of fast-moving developments in areas from global trade to domestic politics, and to tell those stories with a distinctive voice and in different forms for our readers in the region. This position has a particular focus on Southeast Asia.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Guide foreign correspondents in identifying and producing original stories that offer an accurate picture of how the people in Southeast Asia's diverse countries live, work and play, as well as the mega-trends sweeping through the region.
  • Help foreign correspondents sensemake and connect the dots between what is happening in their respective patches and other parts of the world.
  • Conceptualise and edit exclusive news reports, features and multimedia content.
  • Plan ahead and come up with creative ways of covering major news events and developments.
  • Coordinate with other teams in the newsroom to put together integrated multimedia and longform projects.
  • Mentor younger editors on the desk.

Requirements:

  • At least 12 years of experience in journalism and related fields.
  • Field experience as a correspondent in a Southeast Asia country is a distinct advantage.
  • Well-honed news sense and the ability to make quick, sound editorial decisions.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Demonstrable ability to edit raw copy into compelling stories.
  • Keen interest and thorough knowledge of the international news agenda.
  • Take on board complex topics and make them accessible to general-interest readers.

Benefits include:

  • Opportunity to work with a leading publication in the region.
  • Chance to develop your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of a respected media organization. If you are passionate about storytelling and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply now.

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