Description
Part of a team of editors overseeing CNA’s foreign news coverage, in particular, our bureaus. Requires a deep knowledge of regional issues as well as how they pertain to Singapore. Able to direct correspondents to bring out the most salient news points in a story. Able to vet stories to ensure accuracy, objectivity and timeliness.
Responsibilities:
- Develop deep knowledge of countries and issues assigned
- Brief and debrief correspondents before and after assignment to ensure salient news points are captured
- Vet stories to ensure they are accurate and make best use of the material gathered
- Look out for possible follow-ups related to current and developing issues
- Work with correspondents to develop scoops and exclusive stories for CNA
- Participate in forward planning
- Develop and enhance professional competence by providing both constructive feedback as well as guidance to correspondents
- Adhere to the policies and rules set by regulators by complying with and with editorial guidelines
- Keep updated on news and current affairs and other assigned segments by monitoring the market, competitive activities and viewers’ feedback
- Liaise with other news gathering departments in the Mediacorp network to maximise the use of company resources
- Guide team to analyze information/data for greater depth in stories
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