SPH Media Private Limited – ST Data Visualisation Developer Intern

Company
SPH Media Private Limited
sph.com.sg
Designation
ST Data Visualisation Developer Intern
Date Listed
08 Nov 2024
Job Type
Entry Level / Junior Executive
Intern/TS
Job Period
From Mar 2025, For At Least 3 Months
Profession
Design / Creative
Industry
Creative / Media
Location Name
1000 Toa Payoh North, Singapore
Address
1000 Toa Payoh N, Singapore 318994
Map
Allowance / Remuneration
$800 - 1,000 monthly
Company Profile

At SPH Media, we create remarkable content and experiences - from breaking news to lifestyle content, reaching our audiences on a range of different platforms. As Asia's leading media organisation, 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. 

Job Description

The Straits Times interactive graphics team is looking for a creative and driven data visualisation developer intern to join our team in the newsroom. You would be working alongside journalists, developers, designers, and editors to create original digital content for our readers. If you have a passion for frontend development, storytelling, journalism, and the craft of designing digital experiences, please apply to join our dynamic team. Some of the tasks you would be involved in:

Come up with data visualisation design and coding through interactive infographics
Work with senior data visualisation developers and designers to produce interesting and innovative visual stories
Use various statistics and data science tools for data parsing, scraping and wrangling
Be exposed to how the team uses analytics for story creation and improvement

Some of our projects
https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2023/08/singapore-in-colour/index.html
https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2023/03/singapore-getting-hotter-temperature-data/index.html
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/interactive-how-has-the-design-of-hdb-homes-in-singapore-changed-over-the-years
https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2021/08/sg-2030/index.html?stextension
https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2022/09/dementia-singapore-home-care/index.html

Strong preference for students in their last year of computer science,data science, statistics, journalism, graphic design, strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will be proficient in: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript - svelte/react - d3.js, webGL are a plus. Interest in building projects in augmented reality and other creative technologies to enhance our journalism. Experience with serverless computing (AWS) is an advantage. 

After successfully completing their internship, interns will have gained invaluable hands-on experience and a comprehensive skills set. They 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. Interns 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. They will have honed their abilities to transform complex data into clear and engaging visuals, enhancing ST's storytelling capabilities. This internship experience will not only enrich their portfolios but also prepare them for dynamic and multifaceted careers in journalism, design, web development, and illustration, where they can play a vital role in shaping the future of visual storytelling

Application Instructions
Please apply for this position by submitting your text CV using InternSG.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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