Journalist/Correspondent (Property), The Business Times

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About the Role

Singapore's premier business daily, The Business Times is looking for an enterprising reporter to join the property beat.

As a journalist/correspondent specialising in the real estate sector, you will produce content across online, print, voice and video platforms of The Business Times in a fast-paced environment. You will be reporting on property market activity and data across all segments, real estate deals and corporate transactions.

Strong writing and analytical skills are prerequisites, while technical skills can be trained and honed. You should be quick at spotting trends - and anomalies - and ready to seize news scoops. You should be always curious and questioning, thinking ahead about implications and why things matter. You must be alert to what catches attention, have a determined approach to gathering news and mining for information, and be able to build trusted relationships. As part of covering the property beat at BT, you will also be expected to report on financial statements and earnings releases of listed property groups and Reits.

Applicants with a few years of experience in financial or business writing or relevant working experience in the real estate sector will be preferred. Recent graduates with interest in covering real estate markets as well as property companies are welcome to apply.

Job Requirements

• Relevant degree in Communications, New Media, Business, Finance, Journalism, Real Estate or any relevant fields
• Sharp sense of what's newsy with a good understanding of content management for multiple platforms
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with various stakeholders
• Produce quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Personal interest or experience in the real estate eco-system will an advantage