Singapore Book Council (SBC) is a charity founded in 1968. Its vision is to Build Our
Imagine-nation by developing creativity, imagination and original thought through
writing, reading, illustrating and storytelling. Its mission is to fulfil this vision by supporting
content, content creation, translation, rights, markets and training through books and
literary art events, workshops, and awards.
SBC supports the community at all levels, from language programmes and books for
children, to aspiring individuals and professionals like writers, illustrators, storytellers and
relevant industry partners by providing a platform to learn, network and collaborate.
It also organises events to foster professional and community engagement like the
annual Asian Festival of Children’s Content and All In! Young Writers Festival, and grants
prestigious awards, like the Singapore Literature Prize, to recognise and encourage
excellence. Finally, SBC offers publishing-related and literary arts-focused courses and
workshops to enhance skills and encourage lifelong learning through its training arm,
the Academy of Literary Arts and Publishing.
SBC aims to become a hub for Asian content for the world, encouraging stories to be
created and told across platforms. For its 50th anniversary in 2018, its theme is IMAGINE
ASIA with Singapore as its focus.
Through telling our own stories by writing or illustrations, it promotes understanding,
impacts legacy and connects Asia with the world.
Because it all starts with a story.
The intern will be working in a dynamic, innovative and nurturing environment. As
Singapore Book Council (SBC) is a growing organisation, the intern will have the
opportunity to work on various aspects of running an arts organisation, including
programming, marketing, publicity, and outreach.
In particular, the intern may work closely on a number of SBC’s events like our
workshops and community outreach events, and our signature events, including All In!
Young Writers Festival, Singapore Literature Prize and Asian Festival of Children’s
Content.
Some of the intern’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to
• Coordinating and managing programmes and events;
• Liaising with writers, translators, publishers, and artists; and
• Coordinating logistics and operations .
The intern is expected to be able to work independently as well as collaboratively, as
part of a team, be highly motivated, open to working in a flexible environment and
keen to contribute.
It is preferable but not required that the intern has a passion for writing and books, and
is bilingual (English and one of the official mother tongue languages).
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