ST Schools Writing Intern

SPH Media Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

SPH Media Limited's Straits Times Schools team is seeking a Writing Intern to contribute to youth-focused content. The role involves gathering news, developing engaging content for social media, websites, and print, and crafting educational materials for young audiences.

The internship is flexible in start date and lasts at least 3 months, with monthly remuneration between $800 and $1,000. Based at 1000 Toa Payoh North, Singapore, the role offers hands-on exposure to news writing, editing, and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Gathering news and telling stories or explaining information for young audiences.
• Developing content for social media, website and/or print to engage youth.
• Crafting news-related or education-related content through text and visuals (graphics, videos, photos).

Skills

English language

Current affairs interest

Interacting with people

Willingness to learn

Job description

Company

SPH Media Limited

sph.com.sg

Designation

ST Schools Writing Intern

Date Listed

15 May 2026

Job Type

Entry Level / Junior Executive

Intern/TS

Job Period

Flexible Start, For At Least 3 Months

Profession

Editorial / Linguist / Writing

Industry

Arts / Entertainment / Recreation

Location Name

1000 Toa Payoh North, Singapore

Address

1000 Toa Payoh N, Singapore 318994

Allowance / Remuneration

$800 - 1,000 monthly

Company Profile

The Straits Times Schools team is a dynamic one that believes in enriching the lives of young people through news and current affairs, and getting them to become civic-minded and engaged citizens of tomorrow. It works to engage young readers aged seven to 27 in news and contemporary issues using online stories, print, videos, newsletters, exhibitions, events, and more.

Job Description

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