Responsibilities

CNA is recruiting several experienced journalists/analysts to join our new Digital Verification team, which will drive the newsroom's investigations into mis- and disinformation campaigns in Singapore and beyond.

This role reports to the Senior Editor for Digital Verification.

Candidates looking to be part of this team should have strong writing skills, good judgement, as well as experience in OSINT research, and data analysis. More importantly, they must excel at translating complex findings into clear, accessible articles or videos for a general audience.

Familiarity with AI tools, local and regional political developments, as well as fluency in at least one non-English language would be considered a plus.

Applicants will be required to take a written test to assess their suitability for this team.

Responsibilities

Monitor & Investigate: Identify and track the spread of mis/disinformation on topics of interest across digital and social media platforms in Singapore and beyond.
Analyse & Identify: Leverage OSINT, data analysis and AI to augment journalistic investigation of tactics and narratives behind mis/disinformation campaigns and influence operations.
Publish & Present: Develop clear, concise stories and videos that explain the tactics and objectives behind potential disinformation campaigns to a general audience.

Qualifications

Experience: At least two years of experience in journalism, or as an analyst in verification units or equivalent outfits.
Analysis skills: Strong, data-driven analytical and research skills with a keen eye for detail.
Technical expertise: Familiar with OSINT, basic data analysis, and AI-powered research tools.
Social media acumen: Familiar with major social media platforms, and user behavior in this part of the world.
Communication skills: Excellent command of written and spoken English, and proven experience in telling factual stories in interesting and compelling ways. Fluent in at least one non-English language (e.g. Malay, Bahasa Indonesia, or Mandarin-Chinese).
Candidates currently based in Singapore preferred

Senior Journalist/Analyst, Digital Verification