Joel Chan Email & Phone Number

Singapore

Singapore

Singapore

1) Social media manager and Content Creator:- I conceptualise and execute content strategies to either inform the public, heighten player recognition or build hype to increase support for the team. These content strategies involve the use of graphics, videos (long-form and reels) and pictures. - Since I began managing Young Lions' social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) at the start of 2022, they have reached more than 2 million unique accounts, engaged with… Show more 1) Social media manager and Content Creator:- I conceptualise and execute content strategies to either inform the public, heighten player recognition or build hype to increase support for the team. These content strategies involve the use of graphics, videos (long-form and reels) and pictures. - Since I began managing Young Lions' social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) at the start of 2022, they have reached more than 2 million unique accounts, engaged with almost 300,000 unique accounts and gained 2,227 organic followers. 2) Communications Executive:- In charge of liaising and pitching stories to local and international media regarding the following topics: Men's age group teams (U-23 and below), eSports, Referees and Amateur Competitions (SFL etc). This involves crafting and dissemination of press releases, pitching stories to journalists or podcasters and liaising with various stakeholders to ensure the timely publishing of stories or episodes. - Have successfully pitched 8 stories since the start of the year to local newspapers and podcasters, including two stories to local Chinese newspapers. - Also tasked with ensuring players and coaches carry themselves professionally, are engaging, and are good representatives of the organisation. This involves preparing talking points and organising preparatory sessions with the player(s) and coach(es) prior to the interview. During tournaments, this also involves preparing talking points for the pre and post match press conferences as well as flash interviews. Show less

Singapore

The Straits Times is the English flagship daily of Singapore Press Holdings and the most-read newspaper in Singapore, with a readership of more than 1.3 million for print and digital combined.1) On top of my day-to-day assignments, I contributed 3 front-page pictures and 1 "Home In Focus" photo essay during my internship. This photo essay has since been published in an international publication called The Other Hundred Healers Edition.2) Some major events I covered include… Show more The Straits Times is the English flagship daily of Singapore Press Holdings and the most-read newspaper in Singapore, with a readership of more than 1.3 million for print and digital combined.1) On top of my day-to-day assignments, I contributed 3 front-page pictures and 1 "Home In Focus" photo essay during my internship. This photo essay has since been published in an international publication called The Other Hundred Healers Edition.2) Some major events I covered include Singapore under lockdown during the Circuit Breaker, General Elections 2020, and National Day 2020. Show less

Columbia, Missouri, United States

The Columbia Missourian is a community news organisation managed by professional editors and staffed by Missouri School of Journalism students.1) On top of my day-to-day assignments, I contributed 3 front-page pictures and 1 "Picture of the Week" during the course of the internship.

Singapore

Lianhe Zaobao is Singapore’s National Chinese broadsheet owned by Singapore Press Holdings.1) On top of my day-to-day assignments, I contributed 2 front-page pictures during the course of the internship.2) Some major events I covered include the International Champions Cup and National Day 2019.

Singapore

The Nanyang Chronicle is a student-run campus newspaper published by Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University.1) I led a team of 5 to produce quality and relevant visuals for the newspaper by deciding on the visual direction, strategic delegation of assignments, and mentorship. 2) In-charge of curating and editing the images used in the newspaper.3) On top of my day-to-day assignments, I contributed 5 photo essays.

Singapore

- Led a team of 3 to ensure the smooth running of the Unit (18 Da Bn) from the Ops Room- In charge of coordinating training schedules, exercises, duty rosters and CAT Upgrade for all Officers in the Unit- PSG Secretary- Secretary for key parades like Change of Appointment holders- In charge of all media related needs in the Unit- Developed skills in Excel, Word and Powerpoint as I had to use them extensively to organise the Unit's activities, present updates to superiors and… Show more - Led a team of 3 to ensure the smooth running of the Unit (18 Da Bn) from the Ops Room- In charge of coordinating training schedules, exercises, duty rosters and CAT Upgrade for all Officers in the Unit- PSG Secretary- Secretary for key parades like Change of Appointment holders- In charge of all media related needs in the Unit- Developed skills in Excel, Word and Powerpoint as I had to use them extensively to organise the Unit's activities, present updates to superiors and create drafts for approval Show less

Bachelor Of Communication Studies, Journalism

Bachelor'S Degree In Photojournalism, Photojournalism

Activities and Societies: Interned at The Columbia Missourian's Photo Desk