Senior/Editor, Singapore News

We are looking for the right person to supervise reporters covering Singapore issues. He/She will have a deep knowledge of Singapore issues and good contacts of experts in the relevant industries. The incumbent is able to direct reporters to bring out the most salient news points in a story. He/She is able to vet stories to ensure accuracy, objectivity and timeliness. Must be able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities :

• Review and decide what news events to cover


• Assigning appropriate stories to relevant reporters. Brief and debrief reporters before and after assignments to ensure salient news points and visuals are captured.


• Vet stories to ensure they are accurate and make the best use of the material, including video footage gathered


• Look out for possible follow-up stories that can be developed from diaried events


• Be on the look out for original, newsworthy content that reporters can pursue


• Participate in forward planning for important assignments/projects


• Develop and enhance professional competence by providing constructive feedback and guidance to reporters


• Adhere to the policies and rules set by regulators as well as editorial guidelines


• Keep updated on news and current affairs and other assigned segments by monitoring the market, competitors' content and viewers' feedback


• Liaise with other news gathering departments in the Mediacorp network to maximise the use of company resources


• Guide team to analyse information/data for greater depth in stories

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A dynamic individual with a good University Degree


• Excellent command of the English Language, both written and oral, and a good grasp of political issues


• At least 6 years of experience working in a newsroom, of which 2 years' were in a supervisory role


• Be prepared to work irregular hours, weekends and public holidays.