- Experience
- 4+ yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 6 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About Mothership
Mothership is Singapore's premier youth-oriented digital news platform with over a decade of media presence. We are dedicated to pioneering digital-first journalism while shaping meaningful conversations and stories relevant to Singaporeans.
Role Overview
As an Evening Assistant Editor, you will play a key role within our editorial team focusing on enhancing the quality, precision, and timeliness of news and current affairs coverage. This position involves leading and mentoring a team of content producers while overseeing the planning, assignment, and execution of editorial tasks during the evening shift from 4pm to 11pm, Monday to Friday.
Daily Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the publication of news content across the website and social media through effective editing, story curation, and task delegation.
- Spot and prioritize significant news developments locally and from international events relevant to Singapore.
- Engage actively in news gathering, reporting, and developing story ideas.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the evening content production team.
- Manage project schedules and allocate resources independently to ensure timely delivery.
Candidate Profile
Ideal candidates will bring at least four years of operational experience within a newsroom or similar environment, along with proven team management and project coordination skills. The role demands strong critical thinking, a broad reading habit, curiosity, creativity, and a deep enthusiasm for current affairs, people, and politics.
- Exceptional writing and editorial expertise.
- Up-to-date knowledge of digital and social media trends.
- Ability to demystify complex issues for diverse audiences.
- A passion for mentoring and developing team members.
The position requires resilience, adaptability, and determination to thrive in a fast-moving, competitive media setting.
Additional Information
The evening team works weekdays from 4pm to 11pm. Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume in PDF format, preferably with writing samples or a brief video explaining their fit for the role.