Copy Editor / Sub-Editor, Tabla! (Tamil Murasu)

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

Started in 1935, Tamil

Murasu is Singapore's only Tamil-language newspaper. Tamil Murasu

is the main information source for the Tamil-speaking Indian

community with its coverage of wide-ranging news, from current

affairs to local and foreign news as well as the latest in sports

and entertainment, in addition to its strong coverage on news from

the Indian community and the

sub-continent.

Tabla!, the Tamil Murasu's

English language weekly tabloid started in 2008, is a free weekly

English-language newspaper published every Friday in Singapore. It

also has a

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website that publishes news daily. It

is aimed at the wider Indian community of Singapore as well as the

Indian diaspora. It provides a mix of local and Indian news

relevant to the community.

As a Copy Editor / Sub

Editor for tabla!, you will create, edit, and proofread content for

both our digital and print platforms. You will write Singapore

stories with an Indian flavour and review and edit the editorial

content for accuracy. You will also be tasked with doing simple

page design and layout.

Job

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or above in relevant fields.

At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in an editorial

capacity is required.

Excellent command of

English and strong writing skills.

Able to

copyedit fast and accurately.

Must have a nose

for interesting information and trending news.

Knowledge of multi-platform news-gathering tools and

resources.

Ability to work independently as

well as in a team.

Willingness to work on

shifts, weekends / public holidays.

Being

effectively bilingual or multilingual would be an

asset.