About the role:
We are seeking a proactive and news-savvy Social Media Video Journalist to join the MustShareNews (MS News) team under TSL Media. In this role, you will be responsible for producing timely, engaging, and viral-ready video content on current affairs and trending news topics. The ideal candidate will have a strong journalism mindset, a flair for storytelling, and the ability to create compelling narratives for social media audiences. This role emphasizes research, content framing, and copywriting skills over advanced video editing, making it perfect for someone passionate about turning news into shareable content.
What you will do:
- Content Creation:
- Produce news-focused short videos, including reposts, stitched videos, and explainers for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
- Research trending topics and conduct fact-checking to ensure accuracy and credibility.
- Frame compelling angles for news stories, scripting and creating a narrative flow that resonates with audiences.
- Write engaging captions, headlines, and hooks optimized for different platforms.
- Social Media Strategy:
- Stay updated on social media trends and viral content formats to ensure content remains relevant and competitive.
- Transform editorial articles into concise, engaging video content tailored to each platform’s best practices.
- Monitor video performance metrics to refine content strategy and improve engagement.
- Community Engagement:
- Respond to comments and messages to build and maintain a strong connection with the audience.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with the editorial team to align content with MS News' editorial tone and mission.
- Coordinate with designers or video editors for any ad hoc content enhancement, if necessary.
The successful candidate should have:
- Experience:
- 2–3 years in social media content creation, journalism, or a related role.
- Proven track record of driving audience engagement and creating viral news content.
- Skills:
- Excellent research and copywriting skills with a strong grasp of journalistic ethics.
- Basic video production skills, including shooting and editing with mobile tools.
- Solid understanding of social media algorithms, analytics, and best practices.
- Mindset:
- Actively follows trending news in Singapore and globally, with a passion for storytelling.
- Creative and adaptable, with strong organizational and project management skills.