30 Journalism jobs in Singapore

Apply For Visual Journalist, Tamil Murasu
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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 upholding 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 Tamil Murasu
Started in 1935, Tamil Murasu is Singapore's only Tamil language newspaper. It serves as the main information source for the Tamil-speaking Indian community, covering a wide range of news from current affairs to local and foreign news, sports, and entertainment. The newspaper has established itself as a voice for the Tamil-speaking community in Singapore, with a robust digital presence and an active website.
About the Role
Tamil Murasu is seeking an experienced Visual Journalist to join our newsroom. You will work with journalists and sub-editors to create original data visualisations and graphics content based on researched data, enhancing readers' engagement. You must identify potential ideas for content and search for appropriate verified data to visualise into graphics that simplify complex ideas into visuals.
Responsibilities include:
Collaborate with journalists and sub-editors to understand the requirements and translate them into visual designs that accurately represent the underlying data, editorial angle, or product request.
Use reliable data visualisation tools to represent the harvested data and support the content.
Collaborate with the editorial team to ensure that interactive graphics are user-friendly, responsive, and accessible across various devices.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve and innovate our interactive content.
Conduct research alongside writers to find/verify data sources.
Layout pages in an engaging manner to enhance reader interaction.
Job Requirements
Degree or Diploma in a relevant course in Visual Communications or similar qualification.
At least two years of relevant experience.
Able to articulate ideas visually.
Proficiency with data visualisation and interactive web design platforms.
Proficiency in English and Tamil languages.
Familiarity with the use of Tamil fonts in various software applications.
Creative individual and a self-starter who initiates and executes innovative content.
Inclination towards visual storytelling and crunching large volumes of data into visual charts, graphics, and imagery.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Able to work on weekends and public holidays.
Interested individuals, please fill in the form and attach your resume.
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Deputy Opinion Editor, The Business Times
Job Type:
Full-Time
Category:
Journalism & Content Creation
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
Singapore's premier business daily, The Business Times, is looking for a talented, driven and digitally-savvy candidate to oversee the opinion and features sections. You will commission pieces that reflect the issues and topics of the day, with the aim of providing a spectrum of perspectives. This position requires a background in commentary writing and copyediting, as well as an understanding of geopolitical sensitivities. You will work with other journalists and contributors on stories, assisting with the flow and logic of their arguments, as well as ensuring the required context is presented. You will also curate articles from external content pools, cutting across a range of news topics and geographies that will be relevant to the business and financial communities.
The ideal candidate should have experience in business journalism, is a news junkie and has an understanding of Singapore’s political and cultural contexts. The candidate should have experience working in a cross-generational newsroom of content producers, including writers, visual artists, sub-editors, and social media specialists.
Job Requirements
Relevant degree in economics, business, finance, political science or any relevant fields
At least 8 years of reporting and writing experience, preferably with an emphasis on economics, politics or international relations. Experience in the opinion section of a reputable newspaper or media organisation would be a plus.
Familiarity with Singapore's stance, contexts and trade-offs on subjects of national interests including, but not limited to, economic and social issues
Ability to work with a network of contributors and freelancers
Strong command of written and spoken English, with a high proficiency in copyediting and crafting digital headlines. Familiarity with an Asian language is a plus but not compulsory.
The ability to work under deadline pressure
Comfortable with working both independently and collaboratively
Interested individuals, please fill in the form and attach your resume.
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Singapore Multi-Platform News Journalist, Lianhe Zaobao
Singapore Multi-Platform News Journalist, Lianhe Zaobao
Job Type Full-Time
Category Journalism & Content Creation
The Role
We are looking for journalists who are interested in what impacts daily lives in Singapore and around the world. You will be there for our readers, witnessing significant events as they unfold, and be part of publishing the first draft of history. Your stories will also be published across Lianhe Zaobao's print, online and social media channels.
Job Requirements
Effectively bilingual in Chinese and English, with strong written and spoken skills as this is for a Chinese publication
Outgoing, independent and enjoys working in a dynamic environment that is non-desk bound
Analytical, inquisitive and good at asking "why"
Self-motivated, organized, able to work under pressure and think on your feet, and have an eye for details
Degree in any discipline; relevant experience as a journalist or video producer would be advantageous
Interested individuals, please fill in the form and attach your resume.
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Deputy Interactive Graphics Editor, The Straits Times
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Journalism & Content Creation
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
You will be part of The Straits Times Visualisation team that drives and implements an audience-first strategy in the newsroom, finding innovative ways to showcase and amplify content to various audiences across different platforms. As a Deputy to Interactive Graphics Editor, you will lead the digital graphics design team to consistently deliver creative editorial projects across multiple platforms of The Straits Times. You will be responsible for generating ideas to create graphics, conduct research, and identify relationships and trends in data. The candidate will collaborate with the newsroom to drive more visual and interactive storytelling, manage and produce interactive graphics, and identify appropriate stories and topics for daily graphics and long-term projects.
Responsibilities
Write, design and help the team's developers build visual stories for the newsroom, including data visualisations and a wide variety of visual formats for storytelling.
Carry out investigative journalism/research with journalists using data, including finding/verifying data sources.
Use various statistics and data science tools for data parsing, scraping and wrangling. Access APIs or external data sources where necessary.
Manage workflow and process for data-driven and visual stories in the newsroom.
Use analytics to evaluate stories and propose changes to workflow and concepts.
Represent the Graphics department at news meetings.
Oversee and art direct a staff of designers and developers.
Work with the social media team to promote graphics.
Organise schedules and information for each project, ensuring that artwork delivery deadlines are met.
Job Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, graphic design, data science, statistics or computer science.
Prior experience in the media industry would be advantageous.
Comfortable in either two or more of the following: journalism and/or reporting; data visualisation and/or infographics design; front-end web development; or data analysis programming.
Experience building interactive graphics using libraries such as d3.js and Mapbox. Experience with serverless computing (AWS) is an advantage.
Experience with one or more common databases, SQL, scripting languages (R, Python, Perl) is preferred.
Familiar with the latest digital storytelling, data journalism and visual trends.
Strong knowledge of interaction design, layout, colour and typography.
A team player, willing to share and support other team members.
Attention to details, and demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Able to work on a flexible schedule, that may include nights or weekends.
Interested individuals, please fill in the form and attach your resume.
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About the Strategic Communications Unit (SCU)

The Strategic Communications Unit (SCU) is responsible for creating, implementing and delivering timely, clear, concise, and effective messaging and communication strategies to enhance the corporate profile of SNEF and promulgate SNEF’s key messages across all media platforms.

The SCU produces and disseminates information, messages and publications to relevant stakeholder groups through internal and external communication and works to raise the profile of SNEF internally and externally through the development of communication and media strategies that promote the mission of SNEF.

The SCU will reside as a dedicated unit under the Policy Division helmed by the Head (Strategic Communications).

Responsibilities:

• Media relations specialist
• Develop integrated communication plans for SNEF’s events and announcements
• Draft, edit and distribute communications materials such as speeches, press releases, talking points and information sheets that promotes the effective communication of SNEF’s messages and programmes to enhance the understanding of SNEF’s work and mission
• Pitch stories, manage media queries and interview requests
• Support the coordination and implementation of crisis comms strategy
• Monitor, analysis and prepare report on the impact of communications activities, reports on developments, trends and attitudes on issues of concern to SNEF
• Build and leverage on existing media relationships, as well as cultivate new contacts with mainstream, online, business and industry media partners (account manager for IWR)

Job Requirements:

• Proficient in media communications, public relations or a related field (essential)
• Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills (candidate will need undergo written and oral presentation assessment)
• Able to work independently with minimal direction or supervision
• Must be comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in MS Office tools such as PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines
• Strategic and creative mindset
• Meticulous attention to detail

What the role is:
As a member of HDB’s Strategic Communications & Engagement Group, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for the development and implementation of communications strategies to promote understanding of HDB’s policies and programmes.
What you will be working on:
Your role will include:• Developing and executing publicity plans to profile Singapore’s public housing programme across mainstream and online news media, and on HDB’s owned platforms• Planning and organising media visits and events to create greater awareness and understanding of HDB’s policies and programmes• Assessing and crafting timely responses to media queries, forum letters, commentaries and editorials• Monitoring and providing analysis of media coverage on HDB, and planning strategies to address issues of media interest
What we are looking for:
You should possess an excellent command of English and strong interpersonal skills. You should also have a keen interest in current affairs and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in communications, journalism, design, or a related field will be a strong advantage.Successful candidates will be offered a 1-year contract at the first instance.All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted for the position within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.
About Housing and Development Board
We are Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We take pride in creating homes and towns that form a quality living environment for the young and old. Throughout the years, our continuous innovation and upgrading programmes have ensured that the heartland remain our cherished home.Join us in making a difference to the heartlands and communities that matter to us. Take on the challenge of shaping the nation’s skyline and landscape. With the wide range of opportunities available in HDB, you play an integral part in redefining the future of public housing and improving the lives of Singaporeans.
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We are seeking a highly skilled Content Creation Specialist to curate and write captivating content for our Home Services Telegram channel, focusing on couples.

The Content Curation Executive is responsible for developing compelling visual content across various digital platforms, from ideation to post-production. This includes brainstorming creative storylines, filming high-quality video content, and executing seamless post-production edits to enhance audience engagement.

Additionally, this role focuses on optimising content across digital and social media platforms to strengthen audience engagement and brand awareness. Working closely with marketing and business stakeholders, the Content Curation Executive ensures a consistent and compelling brand narrative across all content touchpoints, aligning content with marketing campaigns and business objectives.

A strong understanding of digital trends, audience behaviour, and content performance analytics is essential, along with the ability to adapt content strategies based on insights and engagement data.

Primary duties will include:

• Develop creative concepts, storyboards, and scripts for video content, ensuring alignment with brand messaging.
• Capture high-quality video and photo content, managing off-premises and in-house shoots.
• Edit and enhance videos with motion graphics, sound design, and visual effects for engaging final outputs.
• Adapt and format content for different digital platforms (Facebook, Instagram Reels, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, Website, Digital Directories etc.).
• Coordinate with internal teams to align content strategies with business objectives, campaigns, promotions, and enhances brand storytelling.
• Oversee talent and resource coordination to ensure efficient planning, scheduling, and support for seamless content production and delivery.
• Monitor content performance using analytics tools, providing insights and recommendations for optimisation.
• Research and identify digital content trends, emerging formats, and audience interests to shape content themes and strategies.
• Organise and maintain a content library of raw and edited assets for repurposing.
• Support the development of evergreen content to strengthen brand positioning.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Media, Film, Communications, or related field.

· 2-3 years of experience in content creation, videography, and post-production editing.

· Proficiency in filming equipment, lighting, and audio setup.

· Knowledge of motion graphics and animation. Strong video editing skills using Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom) or similar software.

· Ability to craft compelling visual stories that engage diverse audiences.

· Strong attention to detail, creativity, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

A portfolio showcasing past work in video content creation is preferred.

We’re looking for a creative content professional to join our team!
This role will be responsible for developing and executing content strategies that build brand awareness, engage audiences, and support business growth. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring marketing initiatives to life while ensuring all content aligns with our brand and objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Content Strategy & Creation:
Develop and implement content strategies aimed at driving awareness, engagement, and virality across digital platforms.
Design and create high-quality creative materials for various digital platforms (web, social media, email) and print, ensuring alignment with brand identity and business objectives.
2. Audience Engagement:
Manage and expand the audience across owned media channels, including social media and email marketing.
Analyse content performance and audience insights to optimise future content strategies and improve engagement metrics.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Collaborate closely with internal teams such as business, product, sales, and operations to deliver cohesive solutions that meet project requirements and deadlines.
Ensure all content aligns with the broader company goals and supports marketing campaigns.
4. Support & Administrative Tasks:
Assist in organizing and managing marketing-related meetings, including taking minutes and preparing reports as needed.
Provide general support to the marketing team, including project coordination and task management.
Requirements:
Proven experience in social media, email, and content marketing.
Proficiency with tools such as Google Analytics and social media management platforms.
Basic skills in motion design and video production for digital content.
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