Yahoo! Southeast Asia is looking for a Deputy Country Editor to join the Yahoo! Singapore editorial team. The ideal candidate must have at least seven years’ experience working in a traditional (print/broadcast) or online newsroom and of that, at least three years in managing mid-to-large-size team of writers, reporters or content producers.
The ideal candidate must be a strong writer with excellent editing and sub-editing skills and a proven track record of leading editorial content – both aggregated and original -- for a major media outlet across one or multiple platforms. He or she must possess a broad range of interests in areas like current affairs, finance, entertainment, travel, lifestyle and sports as well as a wide understanding of what makes current affairs news in Singapore.
The ideal candidate must be deeply passionate about building a career in online journalism and carving out a voice for himself in the digital space. Having a strong presence on social media is a big plus. Experience in video production and/or broadcast experience is another added advantage.
He or she should also be effectively bilingual and be adept at a number of publishing and broadcast tools including Microsoft Office and Photoshop. This position is based in Singapore and reports to the Singapore country editor.
Here's what we're looking for in a candidate:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: apply via Yahoo!'s career site
Website: http://yahoo.com
The ideal candidate must be a strong writer with excellent editing and sub-editing skills and a proven track record of leading editorial content – both aggregated and original -- for a major media outlet across one or multiple platforms. He or she must possess a broad range of interests in areas like current affairs, finance, entertainment, travel, lifestyle and sports as well as a wide understanding of what makes current affairs news in Singapore.
The ideal candidate must be deeply passionate about building a career in online journalism and carving out a voice for himself in the digital space. Having a strong presence on social media is a big plus. Experience in video production and/or broadcast experience is another added advantage.
He or she should also be effectively bilingual and be adept at a number of publishing and broadcast tools including Microsoft Office and Photoshop. This position is based in Singapore and reports to the Singapore country editor.
Here's what we're looking for in a candidate:
- Fluent in English + Mandarin/Malay/Tamil
- Must have at least 7 years of working in traditional or online newsroom
- Proven track record in leading editorial content direction for a major media outlet
- Strong writing, editing and sub-editing skills
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism or communications
- Passionate about online journalism and the digital space
- Pleasant, energetic personality with a "can do" spirit
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: apply via Yahoo!'s career site
Website: http://yahoo.com
