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Sub-Editor/Editor, Fulcrum The Fulcrum sub-editor will work with the editorial team to publish commentaries on the ISEAS analysis website: fulcrum.sg. Fulcrum, established in November 2020, has become a leading analysis website on Southeast Asian geopolitics, economy and culture, and the environment. It features commentaries and essays by ISEAS researchers and external contributors. Since its founding, Fulcrum has attracted a growing readership from Southeast Asia and beyond. On a rolling 12-month basis, the website attracted a million views in 2023. Responsibilities – Edit/ assist in editing commentaries (includes spellchecking, copyediting and sense-checking) – Proofread edited copy – Serve as Fulcrum’s workflow controller and coordinator – Maintain Fulcrum’s house style according to the in-house guide – Search for appropriate images to be featured in commentaries – Write appropriate captions for images – Perform plagiarism checks using software like Grammarly – Manage and renew subscription contracts with news photography companies – Bonus: Conceptualise and create charts and infographics, using specialist software when needed – For podcasts: Coordinate podcast equipment setup, liaise with interviewer and interviewees, and edit audio and video recordings for upload. Requirements – Excellent editorial and fact-checking skills – Familiarity with web content management systems – Experience with Excel and other chart-producing software – Photo, audio and video editing skills will be a plus – Keen research interest in Southeast Asian affairs – Good analytical, organisational, and writing skills – Motivated self-starter and must possess team spirit and initiative – Good academic record; own single-authored academic publications are a plus – Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment working in a dynamic team Application All applicants must submit the following materials: – Cover letter – Curriculum vitae – A writing sample or a published research paper – A copy of relevant academic transcript/s for all degrees earned, certified true copies Click here to apply. Remuneration and benefits depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Applicants will be notified if they are shortlisted within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting. (Only short-listed candidates will be notified) |