Assistant Editor (Features), STOMP (Contract)

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're looking for a seasoned storyteller with strong editorial instincts, leadership skills, and a flair for spotting the stories others miss. As Assistant Editor (Features), you'll steer one of our most important pillars — original, impactful, and hyperlocal features that resonate with our unique Stomp readers.

You'll work closely with our editor and writers to ideate, refine, and execute original stories — from unconventional profiles to investigative deep dives. Beyond editing, you'll help the editor shape the editorial direction of this pillar, mentor junior writers, and help bring ideas to life.

What you'll be doing:

• Help lead the content stream and drive the site's editorial vision
• Collaborate with writers to pitch bold, unconventional, and timely feature ideas suited to Stomp's audience
• Edit and shape features with a strong sense of structure, style, and storytelling
• Ensure stories are well-reported, fact-checked, and written with colour and clarity
• Work closely with the correspondent (features) to guide, support, and elevate their reporting
• Monitor trends, cultural shifts and public sentiment to surface story opportunities
• Collaborate with the social team to creatively package and extend features across platforms
• Write original features when needed
• Support viral news pillar by writing or editing stories when needed
• Track content performance and use insights to shape future editorial direction

Who we're looking for:

You should be someone who:

• Has at least 4-5 years of experience in news, digital media, or a related field, with team leadership experience.
• Reads widely and thinks critically
• Is a strong, versatile writer and editor who can handle both features and faster-turnaround stories
• Understands Stomp's audience and what makes stories resonate with everyday Singaporeans
• Has a strong news instinct and creative eye for stories that spark conversation
• Understands social media and digital storytelling, and know how to shape stories for social
• Is interested in helping audiences make sense of a complex world
• Is resourceful and productive
• Enjoys mentoring others and bringing out the best in a team
• Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced newsroom
• Is comfortable with weekend duties and viral news content

Bonus points if you:

• Are calm under pressure, and decisive during crunch time
• Are plugged into local culture, subcultures, or niche communities
• Have a sense of humour and positive attitude
• Are adaptable and open to new ideas and types of content

This is a full-time contract position. If you're interested in this role or have someone suitable to recommend, please submit resume to Priscilla Foong - [Confidential Information]. Please indicate the role in the email subject header.