We are looking for Managing Editor, Digital Lifestyle & News Brand, to lead the next chapter of an established digital lifestyle and news brand focused on Singapore. This role is suited for an experienced editorial leader with sharp news judgment, strong aesthetic instincts, and a deep understanding of what resonates with modern Singaporean audiences.

You will be responsible for shaping and evolving the brand’s editorial direction – redefining its voice, tone, and visual sensibility – while ensuring content remains timely, relevant, and scalable across platforms, from the website to social media and future content extensions. This role requires someone who can balance creativity with performance, translating editorial vision into measurable audience growth and engagement.

What You’ll Do

Define and own the overall editorial vision and direction of the brand, with a mandate to refresh and evolve it for today’s Singaporean audiences

Lead editorial planning and oversight across lifestyle, culture, news, and trend-driven content – ensuring quality, accuracy, and consistency across all platforms

Identify emerging conversations, cultural moments, and trends in Singapore – translating them into compelling editorial stories

Drive creative and editorial strategies towards measurable outcomes – with key performance metrics being community growth, reach, and engagement

Manage and work closely with writers, designers, contributors, and social media specialists to execute content efficiently and cohesively

Guide the adaptation of long-form and web content into social-first formats for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and emerging channels

Use audience insights and analytics to refine content strategy, balancing editorial creativity with data-informed decision-making

Identify opportunities to expand the brand through new formats, platforms, and editorial products with a view towards monetization

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Digital Journalism, Digital Media/Communications, or a related field

8+ years of experience in digital media, lifestyle publishing, or news, including time in a senior editorial leadership role

A strong editorial instinct and clear creative vision for repositioning and growing a digital media brand

A keen understanding of Singapore’s cultural landscape and the conversations that resonate with local audiences

Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to uphold editorial standards, refine copy, and step in to write when necessary

Strong news judgment and the ability to operate in fast-paced digital publishing cycles, quickly identifying breaking stories or emerging trends and mobilising teams to produce timely content

Experience managing editorial output across websites and social platforms, with an eye for both written and visual storytelling

Familiarity with digital audience growth, content monetisation, and platform-driven media models

The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership in a dynamic newsroom environment

Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills

An appreciation of the national and institutional context in which the brand operates, and the ability to incorporate appropriate messaging where relevant within editorial content

Why This Role Matters

This is not a maintenance role.

You will be brought in to reimagine and reposition the brand – shaping its voice, visual identity, and editorial priorities to meet the expectations of a modern, digitally savvy audience.

If you are excited by the challenge of building cultural relevance, setting editorial standards, and leading a brand into its next phase of growth, we would love to hear from you.