WHY join us?
Mothership is Singapore’s leading youth-focused digital news platform.
As we approach our 10th year, we invite passionate, talented and dynamic individuals to join us as we embark on our next phase of growth.
You will have the opportunity to learn from and work alongside our key leaders and industry practitioners, and to witness the impact of your work on the millions of people whom we serve every day.
As an organisation, our colleagues and our audiences are at the heart of all that we do. We strive to build and preserve a people-centred culture with a focus on personal development and professional growth.
WHAT is this role about?
As our Social Media Lead (Instagram), you will work as part of our Editorial team and be at the forefront of driving content strategy and execution for Mothership’s Instagram account. As our voice for young audiences, you will lead the review of our current Instagram offerings and processes, with a view to transform and future-proof them.
A snippet of what you can expect to be doing on a day-to-day basis:
- Keeping a pulse on social media and youth trends, in order to develop and implement a distinct and clear product proposition for Mothership’s Instagram account
- Creating high-impact, cross-format content that grows, engages, and retains users, and makes a positive difference to their lives
- Analysing data to derive useful insights that address audience, brand, and commercial needs and goals
- Providing close guidance to your team of Social Media Specialists, improving creativity, quality, and standards
- Working with our Commercial team to explore new and interesting business opportunities
WHO should consider?
We are looking for someone with a strong track record in executing high-impact social media content. Management and leadership experience is a bonus.
If you are someone who:
- Believes in the power and impact of social media
- Is deeply familiar with the Instagram platform and its features (e.g. Stories, Reels)
- Has an eye for short-form content that captivates, delights, and serves young audiences
- Takes initiative and can work independently, but is also a team player with an outsized impact on team culture and performance
- Is proficient in visual design, as well as in the use of video editing tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, and InShot
- Has a good sense of multimedia storytelling and rhythm
... we’d love for you to be part of our team!
Crucially, you must possess the mental stamina, tenacity, and agility to work in an intensely dynamic, fast-paced, and competitive media environment.
HOW do you go about applying?
If you are interested in speaking with us, email your resume (in PDF form) and portfolio to [email protected]. Please include "Career Application – Social Media Lead (Instagram)" in the subject line.
If you wish – and this will be a huge bonus – you could also send us a presentation deck (no more than 7 slides) or a video (no longer than 1 minute) to share with us more about yourself.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.