Researcher and Writer
We are looking for a research hero and scribe with the chops to produce exceptional content that translates to impactful user experience. Are you a creative, intuitive, and analytical thinker? Do you believe in writing to communicate and not to impress? Are you accustomed to producing clear, concise, and compelling content that informs and engages different target audiences on various platforms?
As a researcher, you always clarify your objectives and are meticulous in your approach from start to finish. In every project, you excel at synthesising and drawing sound conclusions from research data.
Your strong project management skills and ability to manage overlapping deadlines means that you never buckle under pressure. While you are comfortable working independently, collaborating with a dynamic team of creatives brings out the best in you.
What will you be doing?
- Conduct research on a wide range of topics. Identify and tap a variety of sources including, but not limited to, books and academic publications, to obtain critical data/information. Assist in conducting focus groups and interviews when required.
- Synthesise research materials and produce accurate and clear reports based on research findings and data collection. Ensure that written content meets project objectives and is relevant to the target audience.
- Assist Senior Researcher and Writer in developing suitable workflows and content playbooks to facilitate content development
- Generate content for in-house blogs, websites, marketing collaterals, training materials, and so on when required.
- Edit and proofread to ensure written content is error-free and meets the required standards.
- Stay abreast of writing trends to ensure that content for different mediums, including print publications, exhibitions, web, and social platforms is current/relevant.
What are we looking for?
- One to two years of experience in content development, research, copywriting, editing. Candidates with more experience may be considered for the senior researcher and writer position.
- Experienced in writing for different platforms and audiences.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Excellent research skills with the ability to gather and analyse information from a variety of reliable sources.
- Creative and insatiably curious with wide-ranging interests in different disciplines.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Candidates for the contract position must be able to commit for 15 months.
Fresh graduates in journalism, communication studies, English, creative writing, museum studies, or related fields are welcome to apply. Candidates should provide a writing portfolio with longform and copywriting samples