WHY join us?
Mothership is Singapore’s leading youth-focused digital news platform.
As we move into a new era of digital-focused journalism in Singapore, we invite talented 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 experts, and to witness the impact of your work on the millions of people, both in Singapore and overseas, who read, watch and share our content every day.
As an organisation, our colleagues and audience members are at the heart of all that we do. We want to ensure that you not only contribute to our team’s output, but also progress your own personal development and professional growth.
Worldview is Mothership’s regional and world affairs team.
WHAT is this role about?
As a Video Producer, you will work with fellow content creators in our Worldview team, using the video medium to help inform, engage, and entertain our audiences about trending topics in our region and across the world.
We get our message out through a variety of platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.
A snippet of what you can expect to be doing on a day-to-day basis:
- Taking part in pitching, conceptualising, and executing insightful and creative editorial and sponsored video products with your team
- Angling news content
- Managing video projects independently, including cutting and editing videos
- Analysing video performance on social media platforms
- Taking part in shoots as a production support crew member (where relevant)
WHO should consider?
Are you keenly interested in the wider world beyond Singapore’s borders? Do you identify as someone who’s knowledgeable about global issues and politics? When something complicated dominates international headlines, do your friends look to you for an explanation? Do you have strong opinions about global affairs and aren’t afraid to express them?
We are looking for someone who has a strong interest in foreign and global affairs, and is able to present it through engaging videos.
If you:
- Have a keen interest in news reporting
- Have an opinion and are not afraid to plant the flag
- Have a good understanding of the media landscape in Singapore and beyond
- Possess a keen eye for detail
- Have good socio-political sensibilities
- Have a good sense of storytelling and social media trends
- Are proficient in post-production tools like Adobe Premiere Pro
- Have a strong command of English and are passionate in storytelling
- Are able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Are familiar with video operations
- Are able to front the camera and appear on-screen when required
... we’d love for you to be part of our team!
You must have the mental stamina, tenacity and creativity to work in a 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) to [email protected]. Please include "Career Application – Video Producer (Regional and World News)" in the subject line.
Do also provide relevant samples of your past works along with your resume.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.