Journalist, Malay News & CA

Company Description

Mediacorp is Singapore's largest content creator and national media network, operating a suite of TV channels, radio stations, and multiple digital platforms. Its mission is to engage, entertain, and enrich audiences by harnessing the power of creativity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent thrives. Our hiring decisions are made based on merit and fit-to-role. If you have a disability or special need which requires accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. We will be happy to support as necessary.

Thank you for your interest and application to this role. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities

To be part of the Malay News and Current Affairs Digital Desk team in sourcing, reporting, and posting of news and other contents for the unit's Digital & Social Media platforms.

• Cover and file news stories and if necessary do live' report from location
• Write, report and readapt news stories from various sources for the digital & social platforms
• Must be able to write fast and in an engaging fashion to attract the online users especially the youth
• Keep track of the social media, trends and issues and develop them into good news content
• Produce short videos for social media
• Able to voice or present news programs will be an advantage
  
  

Qualifications

• Good sense of news and current affairs issues
• Ability to craft, script and produce news/ca contents especially for the online audience
• Ability to conduct interviews on various topics of interest
• Good research capability particularly on relevant topics or issues
• Degree/Diploma in Arts and Social Science, Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies or equivalent will be considered
• Some experience in journalism or related field with relevant focus on Malay community, culture and language, will be useful