Assistant Digital Strategy Editor, The Straits Times

About Us

SPH Media is evolving, and we welcome talented individuals to join us in our transformation journey. Our mission is to be the trusted source of news and lifestyle content in Singapore and Asia. As an employer, we are committed to rewarding our people fairly and developing them in their careers. Grow your career in a vibrant and collaborative environment built around a culture of respect and inclusivity. Join us! To work with passionate people who impact lives through the stories they tell.

Why join us

You will be part of the dynamic team that drives The Straits Times digital and audience growth strategy, with the aim of growing reach and audiences in Singapore and beyond.If you are passionate about journalism, excited about experimentation and emerging media trends, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment - we'd love to hear from you.

As an Assistant Digital Strategy Editor, you will play a key role in shaping and curating content across The Straits Times website and mobile app. You will work with a broad range of interesting content and collaborate with teams across the newsroom to explore new ways of telling stories and presenting information. You will collaborate with teams within and beyond the newsroom, working with colleagues who possess diverse skill sets - journalists, artists, video editors, data specialists and web developers.

What you will do:

• Shape and curate content for The Straits Times website and app. Plan online coverage for key news events
• Improve copy for digital platforms, including applying best SEO practices, conducting headline testing, enriching text with visual elements, and providing content recommendations
• Craft push alerts for readers
• Curate newsletters
• Leverage audience analytics to widen the reach of content produced by The Straits Times, use data tools including Chartbeat and Google Analytics
• Drive a data-informed culture with support from the data team, shape and drive strategies that align with the organisation's business goals
• Work in cross-functional teams. Collaborate with the product and tech teams to improve the website/app user experience, work with circulation and marketing teams to drive subscription and content marketing strategies

Are you the right fit

We are looking for someone who has:

• A Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field
• At least 5 years of work experience in media/digital news, communications, social media or a relevant industry
• Excellent writing and communication skills, a sharp news sense and a deep understanding of current affairs and media trends
• Familiarity with analytics tools and strong analytical skills to use data to inform/support decision-making
• Strong ability to work under pressure, make sound decisions quickly and multi-task
• Keen interest in learning and a willingness to pick up new skill sets
• Good cross-functional collaboration skills