Jom is looking for a full-time Head of Research. The position reports directly to the editor-in-chief.

Job description
The Head of Research is responsible for ensuring that all of Jom’s editorial output—from essays to social media and video—is thoroughly researched and fact-checked. More broadly, you will play a critical role in contributing to Jom’s editorial evolution, as we try to grow from a small, weekly magazine in Singapore to a larger publication across the region. As part of Jom’s core team, you will be part of every editorial meeting, and will be involved in editorial decisions, from commissioning weekly essays to conceptualising new products, such as our podcasts.

You will support the three members of our executive team—the editor-in-chief, the head of content, and the head of visual culture & media—in their specific roles. Additionally, you will manage Jom’s social media manager. Given that Jom is still a small start-up, all employees are expected to work together on projects both familiar and novel, filling in for each other wherever necessary. You will have the opportunity to shape all policies, from Admin and HR to Editorial, as we collectively build our employee-owned organisation.

This is a full-time position for somebody based in Singapore and with work authorisation here. Jom is a remote-first organisation that has a single, in-person weekly meeting. Compensation will include cash, stock options, and team-performance-linked incentives.

Responsibilities

  • Research and fact-check essays, “Singapore This Week” (STW), social media content, newsletters, and occasional special content such as videos;
  • Assist editors with the editing of above content;
  • Work with the head of content in the entire publishing process;
  • Attend weekly editorial meetings, contribute to discussions about pitches and story ideas, and keep track of agenda and minutes;
  • Manage social media manager;
  • Write blurbs for STW and essays, as per the individual’s desire;
  • Conduct and organise research for contributors when necessary; and
  • Online management of Jom’s subscribers, including but not limited to managing subscriber data and payments.

Requirements

  • Strong written and oral communication skills;
  • Ability and willingness to question orthodoxies and challenge those more senior in the organisation;
  • Strong initiative, attention to detail, emotional intelligence;
  • A strong sense of curiosity and creativity;
  • A willingness to learn new things and adapt to changing environments;
  • Self-starter who is willing to work across the organisation, and fill in the gaps between roles whenever necessary; and
  • Is based in Singapore and with work authorisation here.

Time commitment
Full-time, 5 days a week, no fixed working hours, mostly remote work.

Compensation
S$2,800-3,400 per month (negotiable) and generous equity package.

Start date
Ideally anytime from Nov 2024-February 2025.

To apply
Please e-mail your CV to sudhir@jom.media. Cover letter is optional.

Application deadline
October 11th 2024.