Full Time Assistant-Deputy Foreign Editor, The Straits Times Jobs, in SPH Media - Maukerja

About Us

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.

Successful candidates will:

• Guide foreign correspondents in identifying and producing original stories that offer an accurate picture of how the people in 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

Who we are looking for

You should have:

• At least 12 years of experience in journalism and related fields.
• Field experience as a correspondent 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
• Less experienced candidates may be considered for junior roles

If you're interested in this position or have someone suitable to recommend, please submit your resume and/or reach out to Priscilla Foong - ************* Please indicate the role in the email subject header.