Writer (News & Current Affairs)

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.

WHAT is this role about?

As a Writer (News & Current Affairs), you will work with other editorial colleagues to inform, entertain and engage our audiences about trending topics in Singapore.

A snippet of what you can expect to be doing on a daily basis:

  • Participating in daily newsgathering and reporting

  • Working with both writing and video teams to pitch and develop story ideas

  • Working independently to pursue leads, conduct research, and follow up on pitches

  • Helping with Mothership social media platform management e.g. drafting captions for social media posts.

WHO should consider?

Are you a news junkie? Do your friends depend on you to give a TL;DR of the latest happenings in Singapore? 

If you possess:

  • A keen eye for detail and a critical mind

  • A strong command of the English language

  • Passion for news and current affairs, and familiarity with the latest social media trends

  • The ability to work under pressure to meet breaking news deadlines

  • The ability to host and present in videos when required

... 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) to [email protected]. Please include "Career Application – Writer (News & Current Affairs)" in the subject line. 

Bonus points if you can provide samples of past writing works along with your resume, or even a short self-recorded video on why we should hire you. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.