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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 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

We are seeking a dynamic, versatile and experienced journalist to join The Business Times (BT), Singapore's leading business title. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a media title that is expanding its regional and global coverage to serve business leaders and decision-makers across Asia and beyond.

The candidate will work with BT's expanding network of correspondents and contributors based in South-east Asia and Asia. The role will drive and shape coverage on topics spanning geoeconomics, business and finance trends. The focus is to produce original stories and content in multimedia formats, including digital graphics, data journalism, videos and podcasts.

Key Responsibilities

Work with correspondents to produce original content, including news stories, features, commentaries, and analyses across geoeconomics, business and finance..
Collaborate with correspondents and teams in the newsroom to produce content in multimedia formats, including digital graphics, data journalism, videos and podcasts.
Curate and repurpose content from across SPH Media's news titles for a global audience focused on Asia's business potential.
Contribute to a daily newsletter tailored for regional and global audiences.
Maintain high standards of accuracy, clarity, and insight, ensuring all content meets our editorial benchmarks.

Job Requirements

Minimum of 5 years experience in journalism, including business or financial reporting, with a proven track record of creating original content in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of Asia's business, financial, and geopolitical landscapes, with the ability to connect the dots across markets.
Proven ability to originate and shape story ideas and handle complex topics.
Excellent writing skills, with a sharp eye for detail, structure and audience engagement.
Exposure to multimedia, data journalism, or cross-platform storytelling is an advantage.
Interest or experience in applying audience analytics is a plus.

This is a chance to help shape the regional and global voice of Singapore's leading business title. You will be part of an ambitious team committed to creating high-impact content that connects Asia's business stories to the world. If you're passionate about business journalism, eager to generate great stories, and ready to shape the news agenda for the region, we would love to hear from you.

Deputy/Assistant Editor, BT Global, The Business Times