Synopsis: A monthly podcast conversation inspired by The Business Times column Off The Record, in which editors from the newsrooms of SPH Media, discuss the modern news industry from their insider's perspective.

How is The Straits Times evolving to be future ready? Is it just the Government’s mouthpiece? Do the young aspire to journalism and how will ST tackle the challenges of talent retention? BT’s podcast editor Claressa Monteiro speaks to Jaime Ho, ST editor to find out.

Highlights of the conversation:

03:44 The Government’s mouthpiece?

07:26 Forging a new culture

11:23 The challenge of talent retention

14:18 Journalist traits for the modern newsroom

18:32 Reorganisation of ST newsroom done?

Hosted by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg)

With Jaime Ho, editor, The Straits Times

Edited by: Howie Lim

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Editing engineer: Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

---

Follow BT podcasts:

Channel: https://bt.sg/pcOM

Apple Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcAP

Spotify: https://bt.sg/pcSP

Google Podcasts: http://bt.sg/pcGO

Website: https://www.bt.sg/podcasts

Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg

Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.

---

Discover more BT podcast series:

BT Money Hacks: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

BT Mark To Market: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt

PropertyBT: http://bt.sg/btpropertybt

WealthBT: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt

BT Market Focus: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus

BT Branded Podcasts at : https://bt.sg/brpod

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E1: Evolve or die - ST's transformation journey: Editors Talk (Ep 1)