Mothership is looking for a Business Development intern to join our Commercial team.
We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of sales, content strategy, audience behaviour, digital marketing, and communications. You should also possess the ability to wield content to create and execute effective marketing and communications opportunities for our business partners.
Overall objectives:Our intent is to expose the intern to the breadth of our department's day-to-day operations (managing campaigns, pitching to sponsors), as well as strategic planning (pricing matters, trends in content performance and/or platform performance, sponsor categories, identifying new business opportunities, developing products) and internal processes (brainstorming and idea generation, onboarding of new sponsors, data & analytics).
Responsibilities:
Analysis of current performance in various categories in order to identify potential categories/types of sponsors for the business team to focus on.Keep current with the latest local and international digital marketing and advertising trends.Research into the businesses and industries of our advertisers & sponsors for GTM.Assist in creating persuasive pitch materials / presentations / Media kit.Concluding the Mothership experience with a personalised post-campaign analysis.Participate in brainstorm sessions with the editorial team for sponsored content.Join production shoots and meetings with supervisors.
The minimum commitment period for this internship is five months.
Email your resume to recruit@mothership.sg. Please state "Internship Application – Business Development Intern" in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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 an Evening Content Producer (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 posts
WHO should consider?Do you like chasing news and scoops? Do you work better in the evenings? We are looking for someone with a flair for storytelling and who has good grammar, vocabulary, and command of the English language.
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 trendsThe ability to work under pressure to meet breaking news deadlinesAt least 2 years' experience in daily news & current affairs reporting
… 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, you may apply directly via LinkedIn or email your resume (in PDF form) to recruit@mothership.sg. Please include “Career Application - Evening Content Producer (Writer)” 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.
WHY join us?
Mothership is Singapore’s leading youth-focused digital news platform — and a trusted voice with over 10 years of media presence in Singapore.
As we venture deeper into an era of digital-first journalism, we’re looking for passionate and driven individuals to join us on our next phase of growth. This is a chance to be part of a team that shapes conversations, breaks new ground, and creates stories that matter to Singaporeans.
You will learn from and collaborate with experienced leaders and industry experts, gaining exposure to work that reaches audiences in Singapore and around the world. You’ll see the direct impact of your ideas, creativity, and craft every single day.
At Mothership, people are at the heart of everything we do — our colleagues, our community, and our audience. We’re committed not only to delivering high-quality content, but also to helping you grow personally and professionally. You’ll be supported, challenged, and empowered to build the career you envision.
WHAT is this role about?
As a writer for our News & Current Affairs team, 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 reportingWorking with both writing and video teams to pitch and develop story ideasWorking independently to pursue leads, conduct research, and follow up on pitchesHelping with 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 mindA strong command of the English languagePassion for news and current affairs, and familiarity with the latest social media trendsThe 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.
Senior writer position is available for candidates with at least 2-3 years of experience in newsgathering and reporting.
HOW do you go about applying?
If you are interested in speaking with us, please apply directly via LinkedIn or email your resume (in PDF form) to recruit@mothership.sg. Please include "Career Application – Content Producer (Writer)" 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.
WHY join us?
Mothership is Singapore’s leading youth-focused digital news platform — and a trusted voice with over 10 years of media presence in Singapore.
As we venture deeper into an era of digital-first journalism, we’re looking for passionate and driven individuals to join us on our next phase of growth. This is a chance to be part of a team that shapes conversations, breaks new ground, and creates stories that matter to Singaporeans.
You will learn from and collaborate with experienced leaders and industry experts, gaining exposure to work that reaches audiences in Singapore and around the world. You’ll see the direct impact of your ideas, creativity, and craft every single day.
At Mothership, people are at the heart of everything we do — our colleagues, our community, and our audience. We’re committed not only to delivering high-quality content but also to helping you grow personally and professionally. You’ll be supported, challenged, and empowered to build the career you envision.
WHAT is this role about?
As a Video Editor, you will work with fellow content creators, using the video medium to help inform, engage and entertain our audiences about trending topics and interesting profiles in Singapore on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
A snippet of what you can expect to be doing on a day-to-day basis:Take part in conceptualising and executing insightful and creative editorial and sponsored videosManage post-production of videos independently – assemble, organise, and edit raw footage into polished videos that engage digital natives effectivelyProvide creative solutions to repurpose video content to engage audiences on different social media platformsOptimise performance of content by crafting effective copy and thumbnails for social media
WHO should consider?
We are looking for someone who is an expert in video editing.
If you:Have a good sense of storytellingHave a good understanding of the media landscape and follow social media trends closelyAre proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and/or CapCutAre able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects wellAre able to communicate and work effectively within and across teamsAre organised and attentive to detailsAre resourceful in problem-solving, sourcing clips and creating basic animated sequences where needed
It's a major plus if you:Have proficiency in other software like After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, etc
Crucially, you must possess the mental stamina, tenacity, and agility to work in an intensely dynamic, fast-paced, and competitive media environment.
Senior video editor position is available for candidates with at least 2-3 years of work experience in editing news & current affairs videos.
HOW do you go about applying?
If you are interested in speaking with us, you may apply directly via LinkedIn or email your resume (in PDF form) to recruit@mothership.sg. Please include "Career Application – Video Editor" in the subject line.
Please provide samples of your past work or a link to your online portfolio. You can upload these to a Google Drive and include the link directly in your resume
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
WHY join us?Mothership is Singapore’s leading youth-focused digital news platform — and a trusted voice with over 10 years of media presence in Singapore.
As we venture deeper into an era of digital-first journalism, we’re looking for passionate and driven individuals to join us on our next phase of growth. This is a chance to be part of a team that shapes conversations, breaks new ground, and creates stories that matter to Singaporeans.
You will learn from and collaborate with experienced leaders and industry experts, gaining exposure to work that reaches audiences in Singapore and around the world. You’ll see the direct impact of your ideas, creativity, and craft every single day.
At Mothership, people are at the heart of everything we do — our colleagues, our community, and our audience. We’re committed not only to delivering high-quality content, but also to helping you grow personally and professionally. You’ll be supported, challenged, and empowered to build the career you envision.
WHAT is this role about?As an Evening Assistant Editor, you will work as part of Mothership’s editorial team to ensure and improve the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of our news and current affairs reporting. You will help expand our editorial range and increase our editorial depth.
You will lead and mentor a team of content producers and be responsible for executing, assigning, and coordinating editorial tasks and duties.
The evening team operates from 4pm to 11pm, Mondays through Fridays.
A snippet of what you can expect to be doing on a day-to-day basis:Managing the output of news content on our website and social media platforms through the effective editing, assigning, and curation of storiesIdentifying important news developments in Singapore, or international news that affects SingaporeParticipating in news gathering, reporting, and story developmentLeading and mentoring a team of evening content producersIndependently managing project timelines and resources
WHO should consider?We are looking for someone with a minimum of four years of operational experience in a newsroom or a related industry and with experience in managing teams and projects.
If you are someone who:Reads widely and thinks clearly and criticallyIs creative, curious, and passionate about current affairs, people and politicsPossesses excellent writing and editing skillsKeeps extremely current with digital and social media trendsCan help our audiences make sense of issues and events in an increasingly complex and fragmented worldIs passionate about mentoring and guiding a team
... 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 Assistant Editor" 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.
