Digital Sub-Editor cum Journalist (Lianhe Zaobao - Foreign News)

Lianhe Zaobao（联合早报）is looking for a linguistically gifted and intellectually curious Digital Sub-Editor cum Journalist to join our fast-paced Foreign News desk.

This is an unique, hybrid developmental role designed for individuals who possess a sharp eye for detail and a passion for international affairs. We provide a structured environment that serves as a launchpad for your journalism career. You will being by mastering the digital production and sub-editing of global news, before progressively expanding your scope into original news writing, event reporting and on-the-ground foreign coverage.

Job Description

Digital Excellence (Immediate)

• Sub-Editing & Proofreading: Sub-edit international news copy for accuracy, house style, and legal compliance. Enhance headlines and sub-headers for maximum reader impact.
• CMS & Website Management: Manage content on thehttp://zaobao.sg/zaobao.sg global page, ensuring story layouts are optimized for both mobile and desktop.
• SEO Strategy: Craft high-engagement, search-optimized headlines that maintain Zaobao’s credibility while expanding its reach .
• Digital Packaging: Ensure every story includes essential digital elements (visuals, videos and interactive components). Assist in re-editing layouts and uploading multimedia content and curate backgrounder links to provide readers with global context.

Journalism & Reporting (Growth Path)

• Translation & Synthesis: Transcreate English-language wire reports (Reuters, AFP, Bloomberg, etc.) into authoritative, nuanced Chinese news articles for both digital and print platforms.
• Original Writing: Research and pen analytical pieces on global trends, trade, geopolitics and diplomacy.
• On-site Reporting: Conduct interviews and take up journalistic assignments when necessary, such as covering local international forums, press conferences, and diplomatic events in Singapore and overseas.

Requirements

• Linguistic Mastery: Effectively bilingual in Chinese and English. You must possess exceptional proficiency in written Chinese and a high level of English-to-Chinese translation skill. This role supports Chinese publication.
• Education: Degree preferably in Journalism, Chinese Studies, International Relations, Political Science, or related fields.
• News Sense: A deep-seated curiosity about global geopolitics and strong interest in current affairs.
• Digital Proficiency: Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS) and an understanding of how news travels on Internet and social media (Telegram, Facebook, etc.).
• Experience Level: We welcome entry-level candidates with a strong portfolio of academic/internship writing, as well as experienced reporters looking to pivot into a premier digital desk.
• Working Style: Meticulous and highly collaborative. You should be adaptable and resilient, comfortable working independently in a 24/7 news cycle (including flexible shifts such as evenings, weekends and public holidays).