Researcher and Writer (Traineeship)

HOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic content agency in Singapore is seeking a creative and analytical writer to produce engaging content that informs and captivates audiences. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in journalism or communications and possess excellent project management skills. Responsibilities include crafting narratives, conducting research, and collaborating with a diverse team. Previous experience with content creation is required, and candidates should be prepared to share their portfolio.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills with good command of English.
• Evidence of good proofreading skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and synthesise research materials into insightful pieces of writing.
• Craft compelling narratives that communicate complex ideas.
• Utilise interpretative techniques to bring depth to subject matter.

Skills

Writing and editing

Project management

Research skills

Creativity

Collaboration

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, creative writing, or related fields

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a research hero and scribe with the chops to produce exceptional content that translates to impactful user experience. Your strong project management skills and ability to manage deadlines mean you never buckle under pressure. While you are comfortable working independently, collaborating with a dynamic team of creatives brings out the best in you. Are you a creative, intuitive, and analytical thinker? Do you believe in writing to communicate and not to impress? Are you accustomed to producing informative and engaging content that provides meaningful interpretations of various topics? You have experience developing content that captivates and educates. Your goal is to allow audiences to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of the topics across various platforms. You thrive under pressure and have an effective strategy for managing overlapping deadlines. Although you enjoy work independently, you can also collaborate effectively with a dynamic team of creatives. You have unparalleled organisational skills and a keen eye for detail that others may miss. You possess good people and project management skills, are curious about the people and world. You are also comfortable exploring different tools and platforms to perform your work better.

What will you be doing?

• Contribute to research and synthesise research materials into accurate, clear and insightful pieces of writing for experiences that align with the content needs of the target audience and project objectives.
• Craft compelling narratives that effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts in a relatable and engaging manner.
• Utilise appropriate interpretative techniques to bring depth and context to the subject matter, ensuring clarity and coherence for the audience.
• Assist in research for assigned topics through different sources, books, academic publications and popular literature, and when needed, assist in conducting user studies, focus groups and interviews.
• Develop interpretative content for various mediums, including blogs, websites, marketing materials and training materials.
• Edit and proofread content to ensure it is error-free and meets the required standards.

What are we looking for?

• Graduates in journalism, communications, English, creative writing, museum studies or related fields are most welcome to apply.
• Evidence of good writing, editing, and proofreading skills with good command of English
• Enjoys creative work and has a curious mind with interest in different disciplines will be an added advantage
• Ability to communicate and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Candidates should be prepared to provide a portfolio of content creation and copywriting samples