Oral History Centre (ICOHC) Intern, National Archives of Singapore

National Library Board

  • Singapore
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
What the role is:You will be working on the Indian Community Oral History Committee (ICOHC) as an Oral History Centre Intern under National Archives of Singapore (NAS).What you will be working on:
  • Content development - identifying and developing valuable and relevant content related to a particular niche or industry which can be used to promote the collection.
  • Engage in creative expressive activities - creative thinking on how this content could be presented attractively, engagingly yet being informative to audience e.g., short video, audio playlist, etc.
  • Practical and hands on activities - editing of interview synopses in English.
  • Perform documentation and editorial work.
What we are looking for:
  • Students from Arts and Social Sciences, Communications, Information Studies, Marketing, Southeast Asia History related courses preferred.
  • Proficient in English (written and spoken). Proficiency in Tamil would be advantageous.
  • Keen interest in Singapore history
  • Knowledge and necessary skills needed to produce digital content such as video and audio
  • Good communications, organisation and presentation skills.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.Duration: min 12 weeksWorking Location: National Archives of Singapore, 1 Canning Rise, Singapore 179868About National Library Board:To each reader, the library is a window to a vibrant imagination and exciting possibilities. For families, the library experience occupies a special in their hearts and of memories collected over generations. Libraries hold a special and familiar place in each of our hearts. NLB seeks to provide a trusted, accessible and globally-connected library and information service so as to promote a knowledgeable and engaged society. If you share our passion to create memorable library experiences for all our readers, we invite you to join the NLB family.

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