Coordinator, Programming & Scheduling

PLUS MEDIA NETWORKS ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a motivated individual for programming and scheduling roles, requiring strong Japanese to English translation skills and a keen interest in anime. Responsibilities include schedule planning, program creation, and performance analysis. This role is ideal for candidates passionate about Japanese pop culture.

Qualifications

• 2 years of working experience required.
• Strong Japanese to English translation skills necessary.
• Keen interest in Japanese pop culture and anime content.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and creation of ANIPLUS monthly programme schedule.
• Translate anime series information from Japanese to English.
• Monitor series performance and analyse statistics.

Skills

Japanese language to English translation

Organisation skills

Time management skills

Interest in Japanese pop culture

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Linguistic, Mass Communications, Media Studies or similar

Job description

You will report to ANIPLUS Programming & Scheduling supervisor of PLUS Media Networks Asia Pte Ltd, which operates television channels, websites, program syndication, and digital media distribution services, and ancillary products & services, covering Asia region and beyond. Your duties include, but not limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

Programming and Scheduling

• Assist in the planning and creation of ANIPLUS monthly programme schedule

o Generate monthly programme schedule, EPG and programme highlights

• Perform ANIPLUS linear channel scheduling/playlist

Programming and Marketing Support

• Creation of programme kits and research for new series

• Monitor series performance & coverage, and analyse statistics (licensor reports, competitive analysis.)

• Downloading, archiving, creation and delivery of promotional materials to affiliates and partners.

• Research & translate anime series information from Japanese to English

o Translation of Series and Episodic synopsis

o Transcript and translate promotional material such as trailers, episode previews, cast comments

• Japanese Anime series, pop culture and related article creation for news articles on ANIPLUS website and social media.
  

Requirements:

• 2 years of working experience

• Strong Japanese language to English translation skill

• Keen interest in Japanese pop culture and anime content

• Diploma/Certificate in Linguistic, Mass Communications, Media Studies or a similar field of study

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Possess a positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Shift work duties may be required for turning around simulcast content