The Straits Times Specialist Internship – Interactive Graphics (4 to 6 months)

At SPH Media, our mission is to be the trusted source of news on Singapore and Asia, to represent the communities that make up Singapore, and to connect them to the world.

We aim to bring out the best in our people and give them a platform to shine and make an impact. We support our people's career ambitions.

Are you interested in producing original and imaginative visual stories? Are you passionate about journalism and data? This ST specialist internship could be for you!

After successfully completing this internship, you will be proficient in crafting compelling visual narratives through a mix of skills in visual storytelling, user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, data visualisation, mapping, graphics design, animation, social media graphics, web development, including immersive experiences, and 3D illustrations.

You will have had the opportunity to collaborate on real-world projects, contributing to The Straits Times' digital presence and engaging our readers with interactive and informative content. You will have honed your abilities to transform complex data into clear and engaging visuals, enhancing ST's storytelling capabilities.

This internship experience will also enrich your portfolio and prepare you for dynamic and multifaceted careers in journalism, design, web development, and illustration, where you can play a vital role in shaping the future of visual storytelling.

Data Visualisation Developer

We are looking for someone who has an interest in:

• developing and designing data visualisations;
• finding and analysing data to support or drive a story;
• storyboarding and collaborating with other team members and newsroom colleagues;
• learning and documenting our development processes and have experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Svelte, React, d3.js and WebGL experience is an advantage;
• experimenting with new and emerging technologies like augmented reality, AI and beyond

We will evaluate your application based on your portfolio (published and unpublished works) and your passion for news and visual storytelling.

The role will require a commitment period of 4 to 6 months. Interested applications can submit their application directly to internships@sph.com.sg .