Responsibilities
This role is ideal for someone who understands internet culture, keeps up with trends, embraces AI tools to work more efficiently, and can turn news and entertainment stories into engaging, shareable content.
This role reflects 8days editorial identity of creating entertaining, human-interest-driven stories, with a conversational, distinctly Singaporean voice.
Scope of the role
8days is looking for a creative, digitally savvy content producer to craft compelling news and entertainment content. You should have a strong news sense, a passion for pop culture and trending news, and be comfortable producing content across multiple platforms — from written articles to short-form videos.
Responsibilities
- Produce engaging editorial content that resonate with Singapore audiences for 8days across digital platforms
- Write timely, accurate and compelling stories on entertainment and trending news
- Identify trending, viral topics and develop original story angles with strong audience appeal
- Plan, shoot and edit short-form videos for platforms including TikTok
- Use AI tools responsibly to improve research, ideation, scripting, editing, transcription and workflow efficiency
- Monitor content performance and use analytics to inform future content strategies
Qualifications
- Diploma / Degree in any related discipline
- 2 to 3 years of relevant working experience
- Experience creating short-form video content or carousels for TikTok/ IG
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Good logical thinking and sound editorial judgement
- Strong news sense with the ability to identify stories that resonate with local audiences
- Proficiency in video editing software such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro or similar
