Guvera – Music Journalist and Content Curator

Working as part of the Guvera editorial team and reporting to the Guvera Asia hub manager and editorial HQ, the Music Journalism Intern will work with the wider Guvera team to determine the daily and weekly editorial direction for a selection of Guvera Asia’s key music channels. They will then research, pitch and create both written and visual content for the Guvera app. A typical day in this role will entail first checking all relevant news outlets for what’s making headlines, what’s trending, etc, researching then pitching stories, creating and uploading content to the platform, planning and working on larger features and any other relevant task the hub manager and marketing manager sees fit.

Core Skills:

– The Music Journalism Intern will have a degree in journalism or at least be studying a relevant subject at a recognised tertiary institution.

– Excellent written and verbal communication skills, being able to write in a range of different styles and possessing top-notch editing and sub-editing skills. The Music Journalism Intern should also be adept at interviewing people from many walks of life.

– They should be fluent in English and have an in-depth understanding of the different cultures and music and entertainment industries that exist across Asia. Another local language is an advantage but not essential.

– Photography and /or videography skills, as well as content management experience is highly desirable.

– An in-depth understanding of quality journalism and reporting. Able to translate an idea into a successful story with limited supervision.

– A solid grasp of the global music industry. A good list of industry contacts is highly desirable.

– Excellent relationship management skills.

– Working knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and office applications (preferable)

– Excellent organisational and time management skills.

– Ability to meet frequent, tight deadlines.

– Willingness to work outside of normal business hours in order to cover events, concerts and festivals.

– Able to work autonomously as well as part of the larger team of music curators, sales people and marketing managers.

– Able to take constructive criticism on the chin, applying this knowledge to their work instantly.

– Open-mindedness with a passion for music and getting the job done to the highest standard.
– Ultimately, the Music Journalism Intern will live and breathe Guvera, and work alongside the rest of the team to take this new content launch to the top of the music and entertainment news pile.

– Willingness to travel from time to time. 

Key Responsibilities:

– To ensure the content and the music channels it is housed in are maintained and updated daily and presented in the best light so as to retain Guvera users and attract/retain the brands Guvera partners with.

– To work closely with the local and global teams so as to be in line with Guvera’s content strategy the requirements for their editorial.

– On a day to day basis the successful candidate will be responsible for:

– Researching, pitching and writing articles across a range of styles and formats.

– Keeping on top of events and other happenings in order to cover them in features and photographically.
– Identifying subjects and arranging interviews.
– Working closely with Guvera’s Heads of Marketing and
– Commercial to produce advertorial content when and as needed.

– Updating the app database with new content daily.

– Contributing to Guvera’s image archive on a weekly basis.

*Please note, this role is to be based in Singapore only.