New batch of interns join Red Sports REDaction! internship programme
By REDintern Kelly Kuo. Photos by Lai Jun Wei and Koh Yizhe.
Red Sports editor Leslie Tan interacting with some of the interns. (Photo 1 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)
Red Sports welcomed a new batch of REDinterns last month as they embarked on the REDaction! internship programme.
The interns were put through a sports writing workshop by veteran writer Laura Reid who covered the basic elements of a sports article and conducted hands-on writing exercises.
It was definitely not an easy task capturing information quickly and accurately, and then fleshing it out into a concise yet engaging piece of work.
The afternoon was spent on photography, with REDcrew Lai Jun Wei covering the technical aspects of photography and sharing his experience working on the site.
Red Sports creator Leslie Tan shared with the interns the mission for the site.
“Our aim is to bring the passionate, vibrant world of Singapore sports to light, and to encourage student athletes by recognising the efforts they have put in through our stories,” he said.
The REDaction! internship is a six-month programme meant to expose youth interested in sports writing and photography as a career in Singapore’s sports industry.
Veteran writer Laura Reid sharing some essential tips with the interns. (Photo 2 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)
The interns try their hand out with a writing exercise. (Photo 3 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)
REDintern Colin Tung, a runner, has been covering the running events in Singapore. (Photo 4 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)
REDintern Alan Chiang, a triathlon junkie, has been covering the B Division basketball scene. (Photo 5 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)
More writing… (Photo 6 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)
… and the interns finishing up their last sentences… (Photo 7 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)
…while Laura keeps a watchful eye. (Photo 8 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)
Red Sports resident wordsmith Dawn Yip shares some inspiration with her “magic” pencils. (Photo 9 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)
“Just to let you know, I tried to fight for laptops for you guys…” joked Laura Reid. (Photo 10 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)
Jan Lin, the creator of the internship programme, busy working out the admin. (Photo 11 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)
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