Stefanus Ian

About

Stefanus Ian is a multimedia journalist with strong expertise in producing text, photo and video content for various global companies. He has written feature stories on a wide range of topics from aviation, sports and covered major events including the missing AirAsia QZ8501, 2016 Singapore Airshow, 2014 Shangri-La Dialogue and 2015 Sea Games and ASEAN Para Games. His text stories have been published in Yahoo Singapore and news wire Agence France-Presse while his photos have graced notable newspapers like Wall Street Journal and on Getty Images. Stefanus' video on the First Asian Underwater Rugby Team has also won the 2016 Best Sports Video at Editor and Publisher EPPY Awards.

Employment

4 roles

May 2016 - Present 10 years

Multimedia Journalist

Run and Gun Media

Run and Gun Media is a media production company providing writing, photography, and videography services.

Produced text, photo, and video content for editorial clients such as Agence France-Presse, Reuters, Yahoo Singapore, and commercial clients such as Michelin Guide Singapore.
Won the 2016 Editors and Publishers Eppy Award for his feature story on Singapore's underwater rugby team.
Crafted a photo story on the anniversary of Lee Kuan Yew's death.
Shot sports profile videos featuring athletes such as Singapore's most successful Paralympian, Yip Pin Xiu.

Jun 2015 - Present 10 years 11 months

Writer & Photographer

Independent

Stefanus provided writing and photography services for multiple clients. For editorial projects, he has worked with Yahoo Singapore and football magazine FourFourTwo Singapore covering news events.

Wrote one listicle for FourFourTwo Singapore during the 2015 SEA Games in Singapore and also shot the Singapore vs. Cambodia football match, providing live photos and social media updates from the field during the game. His photos were also used in the match reports and subsequent articles after that.
Covered multiple events and published on Yahoo Singapore, such as Singapore's largest parkour event Lion City Gathering and 2016 Singapore Airshow, writing news and feature stories while shooting photographs at the same time.
Completed some projects with the Football Association of Singapore shooting for international football matches for Singapore's women's national team.
Created travel articles about Singapore for ANZ bank; photos and articles have also been featured in the ANZ blog.

Dec 2013 - Present 12 years 5 months

Correspondent

Agence France-Presse (AFP)

AFP is a global news agency delivering fast, accurate, in-depth coverage of the events from wars and conflicts to politics, sports, entertainment, and the latest breakthroughs in health, science and technology.

Handled photo and video assignments.
Wrote the daily oil coverage every morning and covered multiple events like the Singapore Airshow, the opening of Lucasfilm's Sandcrawler building, and Pussy Riot's first international trip since their release in December.
Managed assignments on 2015 OUE Singapore Open and Lee Kuan Yew's death.
Worked as the multimedia editor on AFP's multimedia sports content platform SportsDirect.

Apr 2016 - Sep 2016 5 months

SEO Assistant

Skyscanner

Assisted the Asia-Pacific SEO squad in managing the SEO content for various international Skyscanner domains.
Worked with the various country managers in the content management of various page types.
Maintained a high standard in ensuring effective articles and timely commissions to boost search rankings of specific pages.