Director / Writer

THE STORY BEHIND PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative content production company in Singapore seeks a Director to bring storytelling to life through engaging content. This role involves guiding creative vision, directing shoots, managing production processes, and collaborating with teams to enhance visual storytelling. Ideal candidates should exhibit strong leadership skills and an understanding of content production dynamics.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the entire content production process.
• Effective leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to create compelling stories for various forms of visual media.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging content and guide script development.
• Direct the content shoot and manage technical aspects.
• Assess production requirements and oversee crew hiring.

Skills

Artistic vision

Leadership

Communication

Storytelling

Collaboration

Job description

Director

The Director brings content concepts and ideas to life with artistic vision. He/She develops an idea into engaging content by defining the style and structure of the production. During the pre-production phase, he/she guides script development and makes key decisions on cast, crew and locations. He/She directs the content shoot with both cast and crew. He/She also manages the technical aspects of production such as the camera, lighting, design and special effects departments. He/She guides the post-production crew to achieve the final cut of the production.

He/She may also be required to manage single and multiple camera production operations, by communicating production requirements to Production teams to achieve the required film shots. He/She plans and drives a creative vision to deliver content, requiring a high amount of concentration, collaboration and creative thinking.

He/She should have a good understanding of the entire content production process, and be good at storytelling to create compelling stories for various forms of visual media. He/She should have an artistic vision to be able to create linear and non-linear forms of content.

He/She should have effective leadership, collaboration, communication and stakeholder management.

Writer

The writer devises the long-term storyline and outlines the overall story in sequence. He/She is to develop scripts for various audiences and ensures that the ideas appeal to them. He/She must ensure that overall quality, budget and schedule are in line with requirements. He/She seeks direction from the Creative Leadership team to execute the vision of desired content, and works with various production teams to ensure that the story is translated to a visual concept appropriately. He/She understands technical and production constraints, and may identify solutions for required story adaptations. He/She should also understand the production processes, and have expert knowledge on regulatory requirements to identify legal issues that may occur.

He/She works either independently or in a team, and depending on the production requirements, he/she may be required to travel for work.

He/She should have a deep understanding of the target audience to create stories that engage them. He/She is effective at storytelling and has an expert grasp of the language.

Tasks

Director

• Assess the requirements of the production in terms of cast, crew, location, studio, equipment, logistics and marketing costs.
• Communicate the requirements of each film shot including the visual setting, type of shots for correct emphasis and creative atmosphere.
• Compose the visual details of each film shot as per the storyboard by finalising camera angles, lighting, positioning and movement of actors.
• Create the content concept which may include the genre, theme period setting, broad storyline and basic plot.
• Direct the creation of the trailer for the content.
• Finalise agreements and contracting with the production houses.
• Finalise edited content for production release.
• Guide main cast actors during script readings to help them understand the characters\' traits and behaviours.
• Guide revisions to the screenplay based on the creative and commercial inputs from stakeholders.
• Guide talent during the takes on scene requirements and emotions required to achieve the vision of the scene.
• Guide the creation of storyboards by communicating the creative vision for each scene.
• Guide the development of the script based on the content concept and storyline.
• Maximise the production cost estimate by making changes to the screenplay.
• Oversee the hiring of the entire crew and support staff as per the production requirements.
• Pitch ideas, scripts or screenplays to potential stakeholders.
• Provide creative inputs for scene cuts and edits.
• Provide creative inputs to guide the creation of the final sound mix.
• Recommend the best suited personnel for key positions.
• Review auditions for major roles to evaluate and identify suitable actors.
• Review unedited content as part of the editorial viewing.

Writer

• Approve the required budgets based on the copyright clearances required.
• Brainstorm ideas to shortlist options for managing copyright or legal issues.
• Develop the storyline with the Creative Leadership team based on the creative vision.
• Discuss the narrative and visual requirements with the creative leadership teams.
• Drive the development of the story based on agreed concepts and research.
• Evaluate concepts or ideas for suitability and potential audience appeal.
• Guide the team on legal clearances required.
• Guide the writers for development of immersive story elements.
• Guide writers to ensure quality writing of the script specifications conforms to requirements.
• Highlight possible legal and copyright issues that may hinder production.
• Lead secondary and primary research efforts to obtain factual information and authentic details.
• Manage budgets and plans for script production based on funding.
• Review final written materials to meet audiences and commissioners\' preferences.
• Review research to understand the target audience in terms of concept, running time and format.
• Review scripts to ensure it aligns with commissioners\' and publishers\' requirements.