05/05/2026
“I had plenty of opportunities to try new things, strengthen my hard skills, and grow as a content creator.”
For Gwendolyn, what began as an internship quickly turned into the start of a full-fledged career in digital media.
After completing RP’s Diploma in Mass Communication (DMC), Gwendolyn joined AsiaOne, a leading digital news platform in Singapore, as a full-time staff member. But her journey with the organisation started even earlier during her Industry Immersion Programme (IIP), where she was given the opportunity for internship.
The placement came with encouragement from her DMC lecturer, Ms Carine Leong, who recognised Gwendolyn’s potential and urged her to pursue the opportunity.
“To be honest, I never expected to work in a news organisation,” she shares. “But my IIP experience opened my eyes to the industry.”
Immersed in a fast-paced and dynamic newsroom environment, Gwendolyn discovered a passion for digital content creation. The hands-on exposure allowed her to experiment with different formats, sharpen her technical abilities, and build confidence in her craft. Her contributions and growth did not go unnoticed. Upon graduation, AsiaOne offered her a full-time position, which she accepted.
Eager to continue developing professionally while gaining industry experience, Gwendolyn enrolled in the Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in Digital Content Creation for Business) from Republic Polytechnic School of Technology for Arts, Media and Design. Balancing full-time work with further studies, she successfully completed the programme this April.
Now a year into her full-time role, Gwendolyn hopes to continue learning and growing in the media industry, while working towards completing her Work-Study Post-Diploma. She also plans to pursue a degree in the future. Looking back, she is grateful for how each step has shaped her journey and opened doors she never expected.