Social Media Specialist, BT Global (1-year 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

The Business Times (BT), Singapore's premier business daily, is looking for a creative, enterprising and digitally-savvy Social Media Specialist to join the team. This role offers the opportunity to grow audiences for BT Global, which is BT's new international news platform. Designed to serve audiences across Asia and beyond, BT Global will deliver timely insights and smart analysis that speak to business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and policymakers.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Media Specialist will work with journalists and editors to amplify content on social media. You will curate, edit and customise content for the different platforms targeting audiences in Singapore and beyond. Strong candidates who have proven themselves will have a chance to write and create fresh content specifically for social media.

Key Qualifications / Skills

• Familiarity with social media and chat messaging platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, WhatsApp, LinkedIn and YouTube
• Basic creative skills in Canva, Adobe (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro) or similar tools)
• Good copywriting skills tailored to social platforms
• Strong command of written and spoken English
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Have a strong news sense and an interest in economics, international news, business and finance topics
• 3-5 years of experience preferred
• Degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field