Total 17 job vacancies by Sph Media Limited

A newspaper for the local Malay community, Berita Harian was established on July 1, 1957. It presents news and issues from home, the region and the world, featuring a wide spectrum of topics from sports to politics and religion. Other highlights include Malay culture and tradition, arts and heritage, family, hobbies and leisure. Berita Harian (BH) also provides a platform for the Malay community to voice their views on issues that concern them. It is a paper that speaks with authority and understands the needs of the Malay community.

As an Editorial Project Manager, you will be required to help coordinate projects, track expenses, ensure compliance and report KPIs as directed. You will manage Berita Harian’s campaigns and partnerships which are revenue-generating as well as projects funded by government agencies and other stakeholders.

While reporting to the News Editor, you will also be required to work closely with Berita Harian's Audience and Growth team to develop and coordinate Berita Harian’s annual activity calendar. You will also be required to manage and coordinate BH’s internal communications and programmes such as the internal news comm awards.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors to ensure flawless execution of projects
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress and create detailed reports as required, to ensure comprehensive project documentation
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Develop positive relationship with various relavant stakeholders

Job Requirements

• Minimum degree in Journalism, Media Management, Business Management or equivalent from a recognised institution
• At least five years’ experience in project management, budgeting and analysis.
• An excellent communicator and comfortable managing multiple tasks.
• A team player and have a problem-solving aptitude
• Good stakeholder management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have knowledge in project management and some experience in media production work.
• Willingness to work on weekends/public holidays when required

This is a temporary 1-year contract position.

SPH Media is looking for a diligent individual to join the Business Support team, which is responsible for the accurate processing of print and digital orders for our publications, as well as performing administrative duties.

The scope of responsibilities includes the following:

• Responsible for order processing of print & digital newspaper, school and magazine titles.
• Work closely with different stakeholders to ensure all orders are taken in accurately.
• Responsible for preparing & generating newspapers labels and delivery note (DN) for customers.
• Liaise with Production to ensure timely submission of orders, labels & documentations.

• Support the Operations Manager in vendor area allocation duties including vendor performance appraisal process.

• Process purchase requisitions and invoices for the department.

• Provide general administrative support to the department such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc.

• Support any other assigned ah-hoc duties.

Required Qualifications:
Diploma in Business or related fields

Required Competencies / Skills / Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Able to multi-task and savvy with the use of multiple systems
• Strong numerical aptitude and good written skills

• Effective in interpersonal and communication abilities
• Self-motivated and takes initiative to deliver high-quality work

• Independent, meticulous and mature
• Adaptable to fast-paced and evolving work settings

You will support the development and execution of strategic partnerships and initiatives to drive regional growth and enhance the competitive positioning of Lianhe Zaobao & ThinkChina within the region. You will also be involved in assisting in the collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities, support partnership negotiations, assist in regional event planning and execution, and contribute to the successful implementation of strategic projects.

Strategic Planning and Analysis

• Support market research and analysis efforts to identify market trends, opportunities, and challenges.
• Assist in sharpening the target audience persona for each identified market.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of strategic initiatives.

Partnership Development and Management

• Support the identification and assessment of potential partnership opportunities.
• Assist in developing and implementing partnership agreements.
• Assist in managing relationships with partners and address any issues that arise.

Regional Events Planning and Execution

• Assist in planning, organizing, and executing regional forums and events.
• Support event logistics, including coordination of venue selection, vendor contracts, and participant registration.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with various departments to ensure integration of strategic initiatives into broader company operations.
• Support communication and collaboration efforts among internal teams and external partners.

Regional Marketing

• Coordinate with the Branding and Marketing team on regional marketing strategy.
• Track the execution and outcome of regional marketing activities.
• Work with the circulation team on subscription promotion activities in the region.

Any other tasks, special projects, duties, or responsibilities assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Chinese Studies, Southeast Asia Studies, International Relations, Journalism, or other relevant disciplines
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in the areas of business development, media and events management i.e. organising conferences, forums and webinars; candidates with more years of relevant working experience will be considered for a managerial role
• Prior experience in handling China-related businesses, SE Asia-related business or industries will be advantageous
• Effectively bilingual in written and spoken English and Chinese as this role supports Chinese publications
• Good knowledge and interest in China/SE Asia and international relations; knowledge of Southeast Asia, Hongkong and Taiwan is a plus
• Possess strong partnership/stakeholder management capabilities and project management skills
• A self-starter, especially in the areas of stakeholder/partner engagement/management
• Willingness to travel as this is a regional role

The Job

As a business news journalist/correspondent, you are expected to gather facts and information through research and interviews and report the information in a clear, concise and exciting way in the print article and digital format.

Requirements

• Degree holder, preferably in business, finance, economics, and accountancy
• Effectively bilingual in Chinese and English, with excellent writing, translation, and conversational skills
• Possess a curious mind with a nose for news and scoops
• Has a strong interest in business news and current affairs
• Must be driven, independent, reliable, and highly adaptable to changes
• Possess the ability to excel with autonomy and ambiguity
• Meticulous, accurate, and result-oriented, and demonstrates the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Sensitive to numbers and data
• Possess the ability to break down complex ideas and make them easy to understand for different target audiences/stakeholders

About Us

SPH Media’s mission is to be the trusted source of news and lifestyle content in Singapore and Asia.

One of our core purposes is to produce credible, balanced, and objective news and analysis, always with a view to uphold the public good and fostering an informed, engaged citizenry.

We welcome talented individuals to join us and grow a career in a vibrant and collaborative environment built around a culture of respect and inclusivity.

As an employer, we are committed to rewarding our people fairly and developing them in their careers.

About the Role

The Business Times Visual team is looking for an experienced Digital Graphics Designer to join our newsroom. You will work with journalists, developers, designers, and editors to create original digital content for our readers, enhancing our brand of storytelling.

Many business stories are accompanied by data. You will need to think about how to present data in a way that is accessible, clear and enhances the value and utility of the news content. There will also be opportunities to work on features and enterprise stories that require you to suggest visual assets that elevate the journalism.

The ideal candidate must possess the craft of designing digital experiences and should have an appreciation of business news.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with journalists and developers to understand requirements and translate them into visual designs that accurately represent the underlying data, editorial angle, or product request.
• Assist in designing, illustrating, and prototyping data visualisation, visual stories, and social media assets using various tools and technologies.
• Use various statistics and data science tools for data parsing, scraping and wrangling
• Collaborate with the UX team to ensure that interactive graphics are user-friendly, responsive, and accessible across various devices.
• Help document the design process, including any issues or challenges encountered during the design stages.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve and innovate our interactive content.
• Conduct research alongside writers to seek relevant information, including conducting interviews and finding/verifying data sources.
• Manage workflow and process for data-driven stories in the newsroom
• Thoroughly test and troubleshoot interactive graphics to ensure functionality and performance standards are met.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve and innovate our interactive content.

Job Requirements

• Demonstrated track record in delivering appealing and useful data visualisation or digital storytelling projects.
• Strong communicator with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects), HTML, CSS and JavaScript (d3.js, WebGL and Svelte are a plus).
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modelling and rendering software and familiarity with 2D illustration.
• Proficiency with data visualisation and interactive web design platforms like Flourish or Datawrapper.
• Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS), spatial analysis tools, and data visualisation platforms are a plus.
• Excellent creative and artistic abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with the news industry and an interest in current events.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, accurate work.
• At least three years’ experience working in a fast-paced environment

If you are interested, please apply with your CV and portfolio showcasing relevant work experience, including interactive graphics, data visualisations, and other digital design projects to [email protected]

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 a business correspondent, you will develop, report, write and produce content on a wide range of topics, especially those related to banking, financial technology (fintech), payments and personal finance, for The Straits Times and all its news platforms.

You are required to present your articles in an organised and interesting way to engage and inform our readers. In addition to cultivating strong contacts and networks, you need to be able to spot and analyse trends as well as look for exclusive stories.

You will be required to interview newsmakers, attend press conferences and cover major events to produce newsworthy stories appearing in print and online. Your work may additionally take the form of digital content such as videos, interactive graphics, podcasts and other visual storytelling formats.

You will also have an opportunity to contribute to HeadSTart, which includes engaging younger audiences through newsletters, social media videos and event outreach campaigns; as well as Invest, which focuses on how one can better manage their money.

Job Requirements:

• Degree from a recognised university with at least 5 years of relevant experience in journalism and/or content creation
• Excellent command of English and strong writing skills. Conversational fluency in a mother tongue or second language is a plus point
• Background or an interest in banking, payments, financial technology (fintech) and personal finance. Some knowledge of regulations in the finance industry will be advantageous
• Ability to conduct interviews and seek out relevant newsmakers, including people on the ground
• Ability to contribute news analyses, commentaries or in-depth features on hot-button issues
• Enthusiasm, independence, resourcefulness and the ability to work under pressure
• Good news sense with a good understanding of online and mobile readership and surfing patterns
• Adaptable and able to work both independently as well as in a team
• Willingness to be rostered on weekends and/or public holiday

The Job

As a business news journalist/correspondent, you are expected to gather facts and information through research and interviews and report the information in a clear, concise and exciting way in the print article and digital format.

Requirements

• Degree holder, preferably in business, finance, economics, and accountancy
• Effectively bilingual in Chinese and English, with excellent writing, translation, and conversational skills
• Possess a curious mind with a nose for news and scoops
• Has a strong interest in business news and current affairs
• Must be driven, independent, reliable, and highly adaptable to changes
• Possess the ability to excel with autonomy and ambiguity
• Meticulous, accurate, and result-oriented, and demonstrates the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Sensitive to numbers and data
• Possess the ability to break down complex ideas and make them easy to understand for different target audiences/stakeholders

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

Singapore's premier business daily, The Business Times, is looking for an experienced, driven and digital-minded candidate to be a part of our Banking & Finance team. Based in Singapore, you will report on the goings-on of major financial institutions in key markets of Southeast Asia, with a strong focus on Singapore.

The banking sector affects a wide spectrum of the economy, from businesses requiring capital and payment options, to individuals making personal financial decisions. As one of the primary banking & finance reporters in BT, you will need to be familiar with different aspects of banking, as well as major government policies that will have an impact on the sector. You will track the money flows, trends and factors that are changing the sector, highlighting their significance and relevance to vital segments of the economy. The application of genAI and sustainability financing will be an important theme to keep an eye on in your coverage.

You will need to write with clarity and authority, and broaden the paper's banking coverage. You should be well-sourced and enterprising to explain how developments or data in the sector can influence or tell a story about the big picture.

The applicant should be quick at spotting trends and have a nose for scoops. You should be driven by curiosity, and embrace a growth mindset.

Job Requirements

• Relevant degree in Economics, Business, Finance, or any relevant fields
• Sharp news sense and at least six years’ experience in writing about the financial services sector in Singapore.
• Familiarity with government institutions and industry associations, policy processes, and MAS data
• Fluent in written and spoken English. Familiarity with an Asian language is a plus
• Comfortable with working both independently and collaboratively
• Committed to learning, and adapting to new ways to tell a story better
• Willingness to be flexible and adapt to the newsroom’s needs.
• Ability to multitask under pressure.

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 make an impact on lives through the stories they tell.

About the Role

As an Assistant Business Editor, you will play a key role in shaping the Straits Times business coverage from the financial hub of Singapore to help audiences understand how these issues relate to their daily lives, jobs and the wider global business community. You will also identify business wire stories that are relevant to the Straits Times audience and to curate such content for the website and the newspaper. You will have an opportunity to contribute to the young audience initiative, HeadSTart, which focuses on delivering content on careers and personal finance through creative avenues including a newsletter, a video series, on social media platforms and at in-person events.

You will work closely with our team of business journalists to tell stories using a variety of formats - from breaking news to long-form interactive features - with a special focus on the economy, finance, investing, stock markets, companies and labour issues. You should be able to provide guidance on story angles, provide value-added analysis and be adept at visual presentation. You will plan and conceptualise ways of covering major news events as well as coordinate with the wider newsroom, such as other desks and audience teams, to achieve the above objectives.

Job Requirements:

• Degree from a recognised university, with at least 6 years of experience in journalism and/or related fields such as finance, manpower and business development.
• Prior experience in a managerial role and a familiarity with editing work will be a plus.
• Well-honed news sense and the ability to make quick, sound editorial decisions.
• Keen interest in local and international business news agenda.
• Ability to edit raw copy to make complex topics accessible to the general reader. This entails breaking down statistics, financial statements, as well as business and investing jargon.
• Work with minimal supervision and be a team player.
• Strong communication and people management skills.
• Willingness to work shifts and on weekends and public holidays when needed.

About Us

SPH Media’s mission is to be the trusted source of news and lifestyle content in Singapore and Asia. One of our core purposes is to produce credible, balanced, and objective news and analysis, always with a view to uphold the public good and fostering an informed, engaged citizenry.

We welcome talented individuals to join us and grow a career in a vibrant and collaborative environment built around a culture of respect and inclusivity.

As an employer, we are committed to rewarding our people fairly and developing them in their careers.

About the Role

SPH Media’s Content Lab is looking for a Business Planning Manager to optimise and grow our thriving content marketing business. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with content marketing, ability to strategise, identify, and execute business best practices, and should preferably have strong experience in writing and presenting.

Experience in the PR and digital / social marketing industry is highly preferred.

In this role, you will be responsible for improving the positioning of Content Lab in the industry by identifying strategic opportunities and executing them. This includes brokering partnerships with other industry leaders and working extensively with the rest of the commercial team and our communications department.

This role requires a keen understanding of the larger marketing industry across Singapore, and strong planning and communication skills. Must play well with others.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Content Marketing in business planning strategy for Content Lab.
• Translate strategy into action to achieve performance and growth for the team.
• Lead partnerships with other content marketing players in the industry
• Identify strategic opportunities in the industry, including speaking opportunities etc. and execute them
• Identify appropriate industry awards for Content Lab and create the citations for submission
• Collaborate with the wider Marketing and Media Solutions group and the rest of SPH Media to amplify our work
• Identify new business opportunities for Content Lab
• Develop actionable business strategies and plans that ensure alignment with the wider business

Who we are looking for

• 8 years (minimum) in relevant industry experience with at least 5 years in public relations, marketing, editorial, or business development.
• Clear understanding of how content is created across formats and media platforms. Experience in managing content creation on more than two media platforms (digital, print, television, radio, etc) is mandatory.
• Experience working with sales and marketing teams for a local market. Regional experience is a plus.
• An exceptional presenter: Must be able to adapt information to different sets of target audience.
• Excellent English-language verbal and written skills. Proficiency in Chinese, Malay or Tamil is a bonus.
• Strong understanding of industry and consumer trends, especially in the government, banking, and financial sectors.
• Experience in turning data and analytics into strategy and action.
• Familiarity with SPH Media’s news titles and lifestyle media brands is essential
• Pro-active self-starter who enjoys a collaborative process. Must play well with others.

Reporting to Head, CMG Market Solutions, the candidate will work with CMG's newsrooms and stakeholders on the following:

• Support the Sales team in the idealization of cross product packages to maximize the performance of media campaigns;
• Synthesize and analyse relevant data and information to support and improve the varieties of market solutions;
• To initiate, lead and work with different teams to deliver projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant working experience; understanding of the media landscape would be advantageous
• Proven track record of managing and delivering projects on time
• Effectively bilingual in English and Chinese, both written and spoken, as this role supports the Chinese newsroom
• Ability to work effectively as an individual, and in a team environment with excellent interpersonal skills
• Resourceful, self-motivated and has strong analytical skills to leverage on data to make informed decisions

As part of the HR Planning team, the successful candidate will be involved in Compensation & Benefits, workforce planning and budgeting, HR policy review, Industrial Relations, including negotiations with the union, manpower analytics and statutory reporting.

Key Responsibilities

The scope of responsibilities Includes the following:

• This role will cover both compensation & benefits review but the ideal candidate must have a strong background and experience handling annual compensation review exercise
• In the area of employee benefits, the candidate will need to ensure these are relevant and competitive, with particular emphasis on the review of medical benefits and medical service providers
• Industrial Relations, which involves regular dialogue with the union and be part of the team that handles negotiations
• Employee communications involving all HR matters
• Manage statutory reporting
• As part of the HR Planning team, the successful candidate will also be involved in all major projects handled by the team

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Business or HR Management
• 3 to 5 years’ HR experience, preferably in a Compensation role

Required Competencies / Skills / Knowledge

• Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills
• Systematic with an eye for details
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office software, especially in Excel
• Prior working knowledge on SAP SuccessFactors will be an advantage
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal

Reporting to Head, CMG Market Solutions, the candidate will work with CMG's newsrooms and stakeholders on the following:

• Support the Sales team in the idealization of cross product packages to maximize the performance of media campaigns;
• Synthesize and analyse relevant data and information to support and improve the varieties of market solutions;
• To initiate, lead and work with different teams to deliver projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant working experience; understanding of the media landscape would be advantageous
• Proven track record of managing and delivering projects on time
• Effectively bilingual in English and Chinese, both written and spoken, as this role supports the Chinese newsroom
• Ability to work effectively as an individual, and in a team environment with excellent interpersonal skills
• Resourceful, self-motivated and has strong analytical skills to leverage on data to make informed decisions

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

Singapore's premier business daily, The Business Times, is looking for a talented, driven and digitally-savvy candidate to oversee our hourly and daily coverage of market-moving developments across a range of business and financial news topics, cutting across different companies, sectors and geographies.

The ideal candidate should have a track record in business journalism and experience in leading a group of reporters, including assigning and editing copy across a wide range of topics, story types and formats.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify critical news developments and trending stories that are relevant to BT’s audience.
• Manage a team of reporters and edit their stories, where necessary, to ensure the content is accurate, engaging, comprehensive, of high quality and published in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the News Editor and Deputy News Editors on story development and evergreen content production. You may be required to make quick editorial decisions.
• Ensure that all content is optimised for SEO and social media.
• Collaborate with reporters and other members of the editorial team to ensure that all stories are effectively curated, edited and promoted.
• Collaborate with other teams, such as design and development, to ensure that all content is visually appealing, user-friendly, and optimised for different platforms.

Requirements:

• Relevant degree in Communications, New Media, Business, Finance, Journalism or relevant fields.
• At least five years’ experience in business or financial writing or relevant working experience.
• Have a sharp news sense with the ability to identify information gaps, edit and produce quality stories under tight deadlines.
• A good understanding of content management systems and digital best practices.
• Previous experience of working in a newsroom is a plus.
• Experience in leading a team is preferred.

The Business Times (BT) is South-east Asia’s leading business publication based in Singapore, the region’s financial hub. As an audience-centred digital news publisher, we are looking for meticulous individuals with an eye for detail who are ready to work in a fast-paced, real time environment to deliver high-quality content to our readers.

In the Sub-Editor role, you will work closely with BT’s editors, digital/print content and audience teams to ensure a high standard of editorial content that is optimised for a digital audience across BT’s platforms, including (but not limited to) its website, apps and multimedia offerings.

Responsibilities

• Swiftly edit copy into tight, clear and readable stories before they are published on BT’s various platforms
• Conduct fact-checking to ensure accuracy and identify logical leaps or holes in reporting.
• Write headlines and captions, select images, and improve story ledes
• Assist with real-time story choices for BT’s homepage, oversee and send push notifications
• Assist with digital content optimisation, including adding hyperlinks to stories, embedding video and other mobile-friendly visual content, tagging content
• Monitor and draw from wires and other sources to assist in populating BT’s site with breaking news
• Help lay out news pages to make the print medium more engaging to readers

Requirements

• Applicants should have a strong command of English and an eye for accuracy and details.
• Ability to execute editing and optimisation tasks swiftly given the real-time environment of a digital news site.
• A degree, experience or interest in economics, stock markets and business affairs would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with Search Engine Optimisation, Internet-friendly headlines, social media platforms are pluses.
• Knowledge of analytics tools (including Google Analytics and Chartbeat) is not necessary, but would be useful.
• Flexibility in deployment across afternoon or evening shifts.

Singapore's premier business daily, The Business Times, is looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) Developer to design and implement testing processes for our web and mobile applications. As a QA Developer, you will work closely with our development team to ensure that all of our digital offerings provide a seamless and bug-free user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain manual and automated testing processes for our web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand requirements and develop comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyse results to report any deficiencies and bugs to the development teams.
• Contribute to continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure efficient deployment of quality code.
• Participate in design and code reviews, with an eye towards optimising for testability.
• Stay abreast of the latest QA methodologies and tools, as well as updates in web and mobile platforms.
• Maintain documentation of test plans, reports, and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a QA tester or similar role, with a strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with automation testing tools (such as Selenium, Appium, or Jest) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks and regression testing is a must.
• Strong knowledge of both web and mobile testing, including responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility issues.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in scripting and/or programming languages relevant to automating tests.
• Effective communication skills to document findings and convey complex ideas concisely.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

As a key member of the Consumer Division, this role is a commercial partner to the Editorial team, responsible for maximising subscriptions and revenue from specified publication(s). The Commercial Strategy Manager will work closely with the Editorial team to align and create subscription-generating strategies and initiatives across B2C and B2B, and be the key coordinator within the Consumer Division for execution of these initiatives. The Commercial Strategy Manager is analytical, strategic and able to effectively influence across all working levels.

Roles & Responsibilities

Achieve strategic alignment

• Specific publication goals in order of priorities
• Key audience segments for growth
• Performance funnel KPIs: Total/Registered/Subscriber Users #, Conversion Rate %
• Strategies and big bets to drive KPIs
• Be the publication’s “voice of the customer”, and use customer-related feedback to inform strategies/initiatives

Forecast, planning and execution of initiatives

• Own and maintain monthly forecast of publication’s subscriptions - inclusive of B2C and B2B programs
• Own and maintain joint calendar of events and campaigns, to allow for advanced quarterly planning and clearances across Consumer Division and Editorial teams
• Work through and with various functions in Consumer Division to ensure timely and quality execution of planned initiatives

Track and monitor publication health

• Build shared ownership of publication’s overall performance funnel
• Create publication dashboard for reporting, to align as single source of truth
• Ensure all initiatives are properly tracked for results across the entire performance funnel
• Actively monitor publication health, and proactively investigate and raise red flags where necessary

Drive continuous improvements

• Internal champion for said publication within CD, proactively contributing to technology enhancements and prioritisation
• Drive post-mortem analysis of initiatives, for the purpose of educating CD and Editorial teams
• Continuously optimise ongoing operations for increased scalability and/or accuracy
• Seek to understand unknowns through a variety of methods where relevant (e.g. A/B tests, user research, onground visits etc)

Explore new subscription/revenue streams

• Lead commercial analysis of new projects to assess commercial viabilities
• Contribute to project prioritisation within the Editorial team

Budget management

• Monitor and track marketing spend to ensure it remains within budget

Job Requirements

• Previous experience in extracting and drawing insights from data in the digital space
• Strong project management skills.
• Budget management
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to build rapport with, and influence across different levels of the organisation
• Proactive problem solver
• Growth mindset and practises continuous improvement
• At least 2 years of experience in growth marketing, digital consultancy or related roles.
• Degree qualification in Business / Marketing or related discipline.