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 us! To work with passionate people who impact lives through the stories they tell.
About the Role
As an Deputy Foreign Editor, you will be part of the desk that shapes The Straits Times’ coverage of regional and international news. You will work closely with our network of over two dozen correspondents in bureaus across Asia-Pacific, Europe and America to tell those stories with a distinctive voice and in different forms - from breaking news articles to long-form multimedia features - for our readers in the region.
Successful candidate will:
- Work with our foreign correspondents in producing original stories that offer an accurate pulse on either SEA (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Indo-China and the Philippines) or other parts of the world (India, the United States, Europe and Australia).
- Guide on story angles, value-added analysis and visual presentation.
- Edit stories into sharp takes of what is happening on the ground.
- Plan ahead and conceptualise creative ways of covering major news events and developments.
- Coordinate with other teams in the newsroom to put together integrated multimedia and longform projects.
Who we are looking for
You should be able to / have:
- At least 10 years of experience in journalism and/or research in international relations. Field experience covering relevant regions will be a distinct advantage.
- Well-honed news sense and the ability to make quick, sound editorial decisions.
- 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.
- Strong communication and people management skills.
