Icon Editorial Intern - Writing Intern

SPH MEDIA LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Internsg is seeking a highly motivated Chinese Writer Intern to join our editorial team. The ideal candidate will write in Chinese for digital and print platforms, with a sharp eye for detail and a curiosity for lifestyle, culture, fashion, and the arts.

You will conduct background research, translate English sources when needed, and help with brainstorming, reporting, and publication workflows. Strong writing skills, reliability, and the ability to meet deadlines are essential; prior journalism

Qualifications

• Proficient in Chinese writing with strong grammar and tone.
• Able to read and translate English for research tasks.
• Interest in lifestyle, fashion, culture or the arts.
• Strong research abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Able to manage deadlines and work independently or collaboratively.
• Familiarity with digital media platforms and social trends.

Responsibilities

• Draft articles, interviews, profiles, and features in Chinese for digital and print.
• Conduct background research for stories, including industry trends and talent histories.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for story ideas and editorial angles.
• Support short-form content creation for social media channels.

Skills

Written Chinese

English reading

Research skills

Deadline management

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and culturally attuned Chinese Writer Intern to join our editorial team. The ideal candidate has strong writing skills in Chinese, a sharp eye for detail, and a curiosity for storytelling across lifestyle, culture, fashion, and the arts. This internship provides hands‑on experience in content creation, research, reporting, and publication workflows within a professional media environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Content Creation & Writing

Assist in drafting articles, interviews, profiles, and features in Chinese for digital and print platforms.

2. Research & Reporting

Conduct background research for stories, including industry trends, brand histories, and talent profiles.

3. Editorial & Production Support

Participate in brainstorming sessions for story ideas, seasonal topics, and editorial angles.

4. Digital & Social Content

Support the creation of short‑form content for social media channels.

Qualifications & Skills

Strong comm and of written Chinese with excellent grammar, tone, and stylistic awareness.

Ability to read and understand English for research and translation tasks.

Interest in lifestyle, luxury, fashion, culture, or the arts is highly preferred.

Strong research abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

Ability to manage deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively.

Familiarity with digital media platforms and social content trends is a plus.

Bonus: Experience with journalism, creative writing, or communications coursework