Assistant News Editor (Asia)

About the role

Eco-Business is looking for a passionate editor to join its regional team in Singapore. The role sits within the region-wide editorial team and also helps lead EB Studio, which creates engaging, credible content and thought leadership events with brand partners across the region. It is a full-time, mid-level position reporting to the Leadership Team, focused on sustainable development topics.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and pitch ideas and deliver editorial and EB Studio branded content, thought leadership programmes and programme development
• Lead branded content projects, event development and programming, and contribute to brainstorming
• Write and produce content on sustainable development issues and trends in the Asia Pacific region
• Work with the wider editorial team on written articles, podcasts, videos, photography, features and long-form special reports
• Manage social media, including publishing EB Studio content, comment moderation, LinkedIn group management and reader engagement
• Collaborate with the partnerships team to engage brand partners and support the Director of Partnerships on branded content projects and business strategy
• Support strategic proposals and pitches, build relationships across the business, and generate insights from platform metrics
• Design and publish content across Eco-Business platforms, respond to partner and community queries, and monitor feedback and reviews

Required profile

• University degree in English, Literature, Communication Studies or another relevant field
• 3 to 5 years of journalism experience in an established newsroom or as a freelancer with a portfolio of published work
• Experience in the Asia Pacific region; the role is open to candidates based in Asia
• Proven track record of writing original news stories and promoting them with readers and social media users
• Strong written and spoken English; additional Asian languages are welcome
• Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines, work independently with minimal supervision, and handle strategic projects

Required skills

• Photography and videography equipment and production
• Adobe Creative Suite, HTML and CSS
• Social media and project management tools (considered favourably)

To apply, send a cover letter, CV and available starting date by email, naming the position and your current location; immediate starters are preferred. Shortlisted candidates take a writing test.