OVERVIEW
The Deputy Managing Editor, International will lead the digital editorial team in APAC, shaping news and features coverage, acting as deputy to the Managing Editor on decision-making for International Digital, and updating the global site with fresh content on a real-time basis. The role is based in Singapore, and reports to the Managing Editor, CNBC International Digital based in London.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Form a digital news and coverage strategy on a daily and longer-term basis for CNBC.com in APAC
- Support the Digital Managing Editor to execute upon their content strategy for CNBC.com International, driving our editorial agenda to the highest possible standard
- Strong partnership with the Digital Managing Editor, acting as a secondary decision-maker for CNBC International on an as-needed basis, reinforcing editorial guidance provided by the Managing Editor to stakeholders both inside and outside CNBC.com, and standing ready to make unplanned, global editorial decisions
- Consult with senior TV producers in APAC on coverage decisions during and outside of APAC market hours to ensure that CNBC.com has a complementary editorial presence across all media
- Lead the APAC-based Digital team, made up of Editors, Correspondents, Writers, and Video Editors based in Singapore and China
- Provide guidance and support to the line managers in your department, providing opportunities for training and career development and fostering collaborating across teams and bureaus
- Act as a hot seater for CNBC.com, updating the site in a timely manner using strong editorial judgment and knowledge of business and financial news
- Edit written copy and video captions with accuracy on a tight deadline
- Coordinate with CNBC editors and producers in offices in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Write and produce stories on a variety of subjects including financial markets, business trends, economy, and economic policy
- Oversee recruitment and training and development of the APAC Digital team
- Add value and enhance CNBC.com content by incorporating video, story links, slideshows, graphics etc.
- Act as a role model and ambassador for the Company’s values. Contribute to a positive newsroom culture of diversity, inclusion, and transparency, ensuring integrity is at the heart of our work.
