SPH Media Limited – Photography Intern

Work closely with editors, journalists, assisting the photo team in creating daily photo content to accompany stories in BT. The candidate will be on the field, taking portraits of high networth individuals and C-suite executives. Assignments may include shooting of home exteriors and interiors, food and well known international chefs for new restaurant openings and food reviews. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate a high level of responsibility and maturity due to the type of newsmakers he or she will be interacting with during the course of the work.

Essential skills required: 

• An eye for good composition.

• Hardworking and a willingness to learn and accept feedback.

• Basic knowledge of how to operate a DSLR camera and flash effectively.

• Knowledge of ambient photography and studio lighting. Familiarity with strobe lighting units is a plus.

• Understanding of portrait, lifestyle and architecture photography, with each requiring a different shooting style. 

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and/or Lightroom, plus an aptitude for learning new programmes.

• Organisational and communication skills.

• Shows initiative, and can quickly adapt to changing instructions and priorities.

• Be comfortable with engaging in a variety of different communicative modes and being attuned to others through active listening skills. 

• Passion for photography and the creative industry.

Learning outcome:

At the end of the internship, students will be able to appreciate how the newsroom works and have an understanding of how pictures and stories come together effectively for a news publication like The Business Times. They will also become more proficient as a photographer. In addition, with constant interaction with various newsmakers, they are able to hone their communication skills and gain more confidence.