SPH Media Limited – ST Schools Writing Intern

The intern would contribute to the work of the team through areas such as:

• Gathering news and telling stories or explaining information in a way that young audiences will understand and be drawn to.
• Developing content for social media, website and/or print that will engage young audiences.
• Crafting news-related or education-related content through text and visuals (graphics, videos, photos).

Learning Outcome & Exposure

• Attend events such as press conferences and school visits to cover spot news.
• Research, work on, and write your own exclusive stories for features.
• Learn to create materials specific to young audiences.
• Develop a sharper news sense.
• Collaborate with other team members on working on content and execution of small engagement projects, as the calendar permits.
• Former interns have covered topics from youths’ softer stance on drugs, an increasing prevalence of tattoos, what prison school is like, and sexual misconduct on campuses, among other things.

Job Requirements

Essential Skills Required  Strong command of the English language  An interest in current affairs, social issues, and trends  Comfortable in interacting with a range of people and organisations  A positive attitude to learning