International News Editor

1 week ago

Singapore beBeeLeadership Full time

Job Overview

The role will be part of the Foreign desk leadership team at a leading English-language newspaper shaping its regional and international coverage. You will work closely with a team of editors and a network of correspondents 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 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Less experienced candidates may be considered for junior roles.

What We Offer:

  • A vibrant and collaborative environment built around a culture of respect and inclusivity.
  • An opportunity to grow your career with a trusted source of news and lifestyle content in Singapore and Asia.

Why This Role Matters

This role plays a critical part in shaping the region's narrative and providing readers with comprehensive coverage of news not just in Singapore but also the region and world.

As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of our readers through the stories you tell.

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