Job description for Video Editor at Mothership
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 videos
- Manage post-production of videos independently – assemble, organise, and edit raw footage into polished videos that engage digital natives effectively
- Provide creative solutions to repurpose video content to engage audiences on different social media platforms
- Optimise 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 storytelling
- Have a good understanding of the media landscape and follow social media trends closely
- Are proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and/or CapCut
- Are able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects well
- Are able to communicate and work effectively within and across teams
- Are organised and attentive to details
- Are 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.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
