Intern - Development & Production (Shaw)

Astro; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Astro is hiring a Development Executive to read and evaluate scripts, assist in creating pitching decks, and help develop film/TV projects from concept through production. You will collaborate with Astro Shaw to shape creative direction and ensure the scripts align with our release slate and brand expectations.

In this role, you will participate in script development meetings, provide constructive notes, and support pre-production, production, and post-production activities, including

Qualifications

• To read and evaluate scripts, proposals and work samples from external and internal sources.
• To assist in creating and developing film/tv proposal decks and write-ups for pitches.

Responsibilities

• Read and evaluate scripts, proposals and work samples, compiling reviews and evaluations.
• Assist in creating and developing film/tv proposal decks with Astro Shaw Development Executives.
• Write and develop scripts for film/TV projects as assigned by the head of production/development.
• Review scripts and provide notes to ensure alignment with company goals; attend script development meetings.
• Review and advise on creative aspects during pre-production and production to ensure scripts translate to screen and align with requirements.
• Oversee pre-production and production stages, helping troubleshoot issues to meet schedules and release slate.
• Attend pre-production meetings and shoots when requested.
• Review draft edits during post-production and assist in coordinating notes with stakeholders; assist in marketing material ideas and trailers.

Job description

• We practice a vibrant & energetic office culture.
• We provide opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• Good performance is always rewarded accordingly.

WHY JOIN US?

• We practice a vibrant & energetic office culture.
• We provide opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• Good performance is always rewarded accordingly.

“It's our people that make Astro Malaysia’s leading entertainment company. We are an inclusive employer, to enable everyone at Astro to be their best. We embrace differences – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products/services and our community. We also understand and appreciate that diversity is a driver of creativity and innovation, which will make our business more competitive, compelling and profitable.”

Job Responsibilities

Development Executive Tasks

• To read and evaluate scripts, proposals and work samples from external and internal sources as well as to compile reviews, notes and evaluations of the same.
• To assist in creating and developing film/tv proposal decks for pitching purposes which includes working closely with Astro Shaw Development Executives to come up with appropriate graphics as well as write-ups for ensuring the proposal decks are effective.

Development

• To assist in the writing and/or developing of scripts for film and/or TV projects assigned by the Head of Production and Development of Astro Shaw and to work the same within the timelines specified.
• To make alterations, amendments and changes to scripts of the assigned projects after consultation with the assigned projects’ in-house Producer/Writer or Development Executive in order to achieve the goal and vision of the company.
• To review scripts written for Astro Shaw’s film or TV projects and to provide clear and constructive notes to enhance them so that the goal and vision of the company is adhered to.
• To attend all script writing discussion sessions and/or script development meetings and contribute to these sessions/meetings. To record in writing all key points of discussions made throughout these meetings and present them to the assigned projects’ in-house Producer/Writer or Development Executive.

Pre-Production & Production

• To review and advise on the creative aspects of the assigned projects throughout the pre-production and production stages to assist the assigned projects’ in-house Producer/Writer or Development Executive in ensuring the script, as approved by Astro Shaw, is translated accurately to screen and ensure the overall product is consistent with Astro Shaw’s requirements and expectations. This includes reviewing and assisting in attaining necessary approvals for cast options, reviewing creative/pre-production decks submitted by the commissioned Producer/Production House that includes location selections, props, wardrobe and makeup stylistics and overall stylistics and tone of the programme.
• To assist in overseeing the pre-production and production stages of the assigned projects by working closely with the assigned projects’ in-house Producer/Writer or Development Executive and to assist in troubleshooting issues throughout the two stages so as to ensure that schedules are enforced and adhered to and that output of the project is in line with Astro Shaw’s release slate and strategies.
• To attend pre-production meetings and the shoot when necessary and when requested for by the assigned projects’ in-house Producer/Writer or Development Executive.

Post-Production, Marketing & Release

• To review the different draft edits that are attained throughout the post-production process (offline and online editing) and to assist in coordinating review sessions with Astro Shaw stakeholders to ensure input from the Astro Shaw team is attained.
• To assist in communicating these notes and feedback on offline and online edit drafts to the assigned projects’ commissioned producer/production house in a clear and timely manner, ensuring they understand and execute their works in adherence to the intentions and requirements of Astro Shaw.
• To assist in brainstorming with the Astro Shaw marketing team in coming up with ideas for the assigned projects’ release strategies and marketing campaigns and assist in creating selected marketing materials such as posters, mastheads and trailers/teasers for the assigned projects.