Mothership was my first job, and I absolutely loved it.
I began as a junior content producer on the sponsored content team, and then I moved on to focus on editorial content, like video explainers.
Here are some of the highlights from my time there.
What does a contact tracer do?
Made at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. This video shows what a contact tracer at Singapore General Hospital does, shining a light on our healthcare workers behind the scenes.
Roles: Producer, Editor, Camera
402k views, 5.1k likes, 298 comments
"PM Lee shared my video!" I said.
"So? Is he going to come visit us?" my mother, bringing me back to earth.
Video Series: Mothership Tries to Explain
I enjoyed explaining sociopolitical to my friends so much that I started a video series about it.
Video Explainer: Budget Debates
This video explains the Budget debates in Singapore and what happens in Parliament.
Roles: Producer, Scriptwriter, Editor, Camera
Video Explainer: Singapore's General Election
Breaking down what exactly happens during a General Election in Singapore.
Roles: Producer, Scriptwriter, Editor
Video Explainer: Commonly Used Terms (GE2020)
Broke down what some of the commonly used terms during General Election were.
Roles: Producer, Scriptwriter, Editor
Editorial Content
I also made some fun editorial videos along the way.
Instagram Asks: Syed Saddiq
Went to Kuala Lumpur to interview Malaysia's then Minister of Youth and Sports, Syed Saddiq.
Roles: Producer, Editor, Camera
Avengers: Meeting Benedict Cumberbatch
I am a really big Benedict Cumberbatch fan.
Roles: Producer, Scriptwriter, Editor
Sponsored Content
But where it all began was sponsored content, and working with clients to deliver their messages as authentically as possible.
Video: How not to be an idiot when flying drones
Client: Republic of Singapore Air Force
Campaign Objective: To raise awareness of drone safety and regulations in Singapore.
Roles: Producer, Editor, Host
Video: Got This Job One Ah?
Client: Public Service Division
Campaign Objective: To raise awareness on the public sector's jobs in Singapore.
Roles: Producer, Editor, Camera
Article: Scoot sent me 4 emails just to remind me that they're moving to T1. We have reached peak kiasu.
Client: Scoot
Campaign Objective: Raise awareness about Scoot's move to Terminal 1 at Changi Airport.
Role: Writer
Writing
I also wrote articles occasionally for the site.
Photo Essay: The ins & outs of the S'porean karang guni trade, courtesy of AMK veteran uncles
Produced a photo essay about karang guni uncles in Singapore. We followed one of them about his day and learnt more about this dying trade.
Roles: Writer & Photographer
Photo Essay: The Chinese who work over Chinese New Year in Singapore, away from home
Produced a photo essay about some of the mainland Chinese who remain in Singapore for work over Chinese New Year.
Roles: Writer & Photojournalist
Photo Essay: A day off in the life of a foreign domestic worker in Singapore
We followed Filipino domestic helpers on their day off and discover that there's more to their lives than just cleaning, cooking, and Lucky Plaza.
Roles: Photojournalist
