Senior Media Journalist (Current Affairs)

Mothership Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mothership Inc. in Singapore seeks a Senior Media Journalist who can bridge traditional journalism with social media storytelling. You will craft sharp articles for our website and script Instagram Reels or TikTok videos on the same stories.

You will be part of an integrated newsroom, owning content from leads to publish across CMS and social channels, while meeting tight deadlines and staying on-trend with platform algorithms.

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years of experience in a current affairs newsroom.
• Diploma or degree in a related field.
• Strong news sense and ability to produce or script a news story across formats.
• Excellent English and ability to work under pressure.
• Familiar with social media trends and algorithms, esp. TikTok/Instagram.
• Proficiency in video editing tools such as Premiere Pro, CapCut or Canva.
• Eye for visually appealing social assets.

Responsibilities

• Bridge written journalism and social media storytelling across platforms.
• Own content life cycle from hunting leads to publishing.
• Create Instagram Reels or TikTok videos on current topics.
• Work in an integrated newsroom with fast-paced deadlines.
• Hunt breaking news leads and publish on CMS and social feeds.

Skills

News sense

Story scripting

Social media trends

Editing basics

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Under pressure

Education

Relevant diploma or degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

CapCut

Canva

Job description

About Us

Mothership is one of Singapore’s leading digital media companies.

In our continued quest to capture the hearts and minds of tomorrow’s generations, we are inviting passionate, driven and dynamic individuals to join us to reinvent and drive the next chapter of our growth.

Through our work, we hope to help shape culture and conversations and capture and express the hopes, the concerns, the passions and the aspirations of the communities that we are a part of. We do so by creating and documenting stories and experiences that matter to Singaporeans. And to have Fun.

At Mothership, people are at the heart of everything we do — our team, our audiences, and our communities. We’re committed to creating the right conditions for our colleagues to thrive and to providing the leadership and guidance necessary for our teammates to experience professional advancement and personal growth.

The Role

As a Senior Media Journalist, you will bridge the gap between written digital journalism and social media storytelling. You are a hybrid news creator—someone who can break a current affairs story in a sharp, engaging article for our website and just as easily script and create an Instagram Reel or TikTok video on the exact same topic.

Working as part of our evolving, integrated newsroom, you will play a pivotal role in keeping our audience informed, entertained, and engaged. From hunting down breaking news leads to hitting "publish" on our CMS and social feeds, you will own the content life cycle across multiple platforms.

Job Requirements

Are you a news junkie who practically lives on social media? Do your friends depend on you to give a TL;DR of the latest happenings in Singapore, and do you naturally find yourself mapping out how a written headline could be turned into a viral TikTok?

You should apply if you possess:

• At least2–3 years of experienceworking in a current affairs newsroom.
• A relevant diploma or degree such as liberal arts, media studies, journalism, design, politics, philosophy, legal studies, economics, environment studies, filmmaking, public relations, governance and so on.
• A strong news sense and an ability to construct, produce or script a news-related, current affairs story in various media formats.
• An analytical and critical mind and a keen eye for detail regarding issues that matter to our audiences.
• A strong command of the English language with the ability to work creatively under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Deep familiarity with social media trends, formats, and algorithms—particularly on TikTok and Instagram.
• Strong creative storytelling abilities, paired with some proficiency in video production and mobile/desktop editing (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Canva, or similar software).
• An eye for design to create visually appealing social assets that capture immediate attention.
• The ability to work under pressure to meet breaking news deadlines

Crucially, you must possess the mental stamina, tenacity, and agility to work in an intensely dynamic, fast-paced, and competitive media environment.

If you're a great communicator with a keen understanding of the news cycle and social media landscape, we’re happy to consider your application and help you bridge any technical skill gaps.