Correspondent (Enterprise & Economy), The Business Times

About Us

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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.

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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, experienced, enterprising and digitally-savvy correspondent to join the team.

You will be tasked to produce content across digital, print, video and audio platforms of The Business Times in a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for a candidate who thinks fast and analyses current affairs and trends, and is able to write insightful commentaries and analysis pieces. The candidate will also work on feature stories and potentially manage a section of the publication.

You should be numerate, interested in business models, and how industries connect to the macroeconomic environment. You must be able to respond to short-term deadlines and manage long-term projects.

Technical skills can be trained and honed, but strong writing and analytical skills are prerequisites. Applicants should be confident in developing sources, quick at spotting trends and ready to seize business scoops. They should be driven by curiosity, willing to collaborate with colleagues and embrace a growth mindset.

Applicants should have at least five years of experience in journalism, or financial or business writing. Those who have covered news related to macroeconomics, SMEs, technology and companies reporting are preferred.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience in journalism or a related writing field
• Relevant degree in Communications, New Media, Business, Finance, Journalism or any relevant fields
• Sharp news sense with a good understanding of content management for multiple platforms
• Effectively bilingual in English and any other Asian language.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Ability to produce quality work in a fast-paced environment