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Correspondent, TODAY (6-month contract)

5-7 Years
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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • You will be expected to develop and write longform features and columns for CNA TODAY, the weekend publication of CNA Digital.
  • This will involve coming up with a steady stream of ideas for in-depth features, profile stories and utility columns that would fit into our sections, such as Big Read, Up Close, Ground Up and Adulting.
  • You will then work with the editors to finesse these ideas and conduct the necessary reporting to execute them within deadline.
  • You will have to gather and verify information through interviews, observation and research and put the information together into a coherent story.
  • You will be expected to apply your expertise and analytical skills to the tasks above, to deliver comprehensive and insightful pieces for our readers.

Qualifications

  • A sharp news sense, with a good knowledge of local news and current affairs.
  • A flair for writing and story-telling, with excellent command of the English language. Abilities in other languages will be considered an advantage.
  • Ability to exercise individual judgment and think on your feet in a variety of scenarios.
  • Good organizational and time management skills and an ability to work well under pressure to meet weekly deadlines.
  • Good analytical skills, initiative and resourcefulness.
  • Be prepared to work irregular hours and weekends
  • Good degree preferably in Economics, Political Science, Arts & Social Science, Journalism or Mass Communication
  • At least 5 years of experience in journalism

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