Ellis Ng on Muck Rack

Ellis Ng

(She/Her)
Asia–Pacific (APAC), Singapore
As seen in: Reuters, Yahoo News Malaysia, Mashable, South China Morning Post, Sydney Morning Herald, Traveller, U.S. News and World Report, China Daily (English), Global News, International Business Times (U.S.) and
Covers:  Currently: insurance, business trends, fintech, regtech and insuretech trends.
freelance reporter, bahati / formerly @reuterswitness @wkwschool @mashable / opinions here do not represent employer
Back to Ellis Ng’s profile

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job was with The Online Citizen as an intern, where I covered the small political parties in the city.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, but I want to own one!

How is social media changing news?

It's making news more accessible, but that democratisation has meant that news standards are more important than ever.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

It is acting on your human curiosity to find out what's going on in the world, and to find the stories that are important.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

A press release would work best.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Read widely, across the political spectrum and read long-form. Read often.

When's the best time to pitch you?

12-3pm, but 4-5pm works too.

What's your favorite drink?

Non-alcoholic? I'd think Jasmine.

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

Semafor, Washington Post. For Singapore news, I look at Jom and Kirsten Han's newsletter, We The Citizens.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview? Create a Muck Rack profile.
 •  Privacy  •  Terms  •  Security and Legal  •   •   •   • 

© 2026 Muck Rack

SOC 2® Certified