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The Journalist
Being a journalist is no ordinary job. It means long hours
when you are on the trail sniffing out a scoop. It means doors
slammed in your face when newsmakers refuse to talk. It means
writer's block when your mind refuses to conjure up the words
that can tell your story.
But it also means that you get to meet people from Presidents
to pig farmers. You become witness to events that move people
or transform the course of history. It is a job that makes
you humble as the frailties and strengths of human nature
are brought home to you. Yet, it makes you proud to know that
you have a key role, recording what people want or need to
know.
Like the rest of the world, journalism is changing too. The
typewriter is dead. Singapore Press Holdings takes pride in
its paperless newsrooms where computers have taken over the
laborious task of typing, page layout and even footage editing.
Even as the role evolves, the mission of the journalist remains
unchanged: To give accurate and balanced reports of issues
close to people's hearts. Take up the challenge and the rewards,
both intangible and tangible, are immense.
SPH offers attractive remuneration as we understand the demands
of journalism and the central role that journalists play in
the life of any society.
The Company
SPH creates content, and distributes it. In print, we
have 14 newspapers in the four official languages and 90 magazine
titles. What we write reaches 2.78 million people, or nine
in 10 of those aged 15 and above. Online, we have the six
main SPH dailies, available on AsiaOne.com. What we put on
the Internet nets 300 million pageviews a month.
And there is space for you.
Join The Ride
We are writing a new chapter for journalism, by moving
beyond print and into the Internet. We are inviting you to
help us write this, by applying early for the SPH scholarship
for a career in journalism. Shortlisted candidates will be
given a taste of journalism in an internship scheme, a unique
feature of the SPH scholarship selection process.
You should be under 22 years old with an outstanding academic
profile, strong language skills and impressive co-curricular
activities record. Based on your own merits, you may seek
admission to a recognised university of your choice, whether
local or foreign, and choose any course of study, subject
to consideration. Existing university and polytechnic undergraduates can also
apply.
SPH scholars are required to complete the full course of
study for a first degree, including an Honours degree where
applicable, within four years. If you wish to extend the scholarship
deal to include a Master's degree and are confident that you
can complete the entire course, including the Master's degree,
within four years, you have our support.
The scholarship pays for all your tuition fees and compulsory
expenses and you will receive a maintenance allowance. If
you are pursuing your degree in a foreign university, the
scholarship also covers baggage, clothing, settling-in and
book allowances as well as return air tickets. You will be
bonded to SPH for four years upon completion of your course
in a local university or six years when you return from an
overseas university.
You may download an application form online at www.sph.com.sg
or obtain it from our office at
- 1000 Toa Payoh North, News Centre, Singapore 318994 (walking
distance from Braddell MRT station).
- (Click here
to download the application form)
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