Evening Writer

WHY join us?Mothership is Singapore’s leading youth-focused digital news platform. As we pass our 10th year, we are expanding and invite passionate, talented, and dynamic individuals to join us in our next phase of growth.You will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders, create impactful content and influence the digital landscape for millions of our followers. At Mothership, we prioritise a people-centred culture, with a focus on your personal and professional development.WHAT is this role about?As an Evening Writer, you will work with a team of editorial colleagues to inform, entertain, and engage our audiences about trending topics in Singapore. The evening team operates from 4pm to 11pm, Mondays through Fridays.A snippet of what you can expect to be doing on a daily basis:Participating in news gathering and reportingResponding to breaking news eventsPitching and developing story ideasWorking independently to pursue leads, conduct research, and follow up on pitchesAssisting with Mothership social media platform management, e.g. drafting captions for social media postsWHO should consider?Do you like chasing news and scoops? Do you work better in the evenings? If you possessA keen eye for detail and a critical mindA strong command of the English languagePassion for news and current affairs and familiarity with the latest social media trends The ability to work under pressure to meet breaking news deadlinesThe 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 recruit@mothership.sg. Please include “Career Application - Evening 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.