Drama Producer

INFOCUS ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading content producer in Singapore seeks an IFA Producer to oversee scripted content development and production. The role requires exceptional project management skills, fluency in English, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects effectively. Candidates with proficiency in Chinese will have an added advantage.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills required for managing multiple projects.
• Fluency in English essential; proficiency in Chinese is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and production of scripted content.
• Manage all aspects from scriptwriting to pilot delivery.
• Ensure quality control and manage production budgets.

Skills

Fluency in written and spoken English

Project management

Job description

IFA’s producers operate in multiple regions, on multiple projects. The unifying factor across all our content is that we aim for every show to make an impact. Our clients include Tencent, National Geographic, Netflix, HBO Max, and WBD. The role of the IFA Producer is to oversee the development and production of scripted content, with both creative and project management responsibilities. Fluency in written and spoken English is required; proficiency in Chinese is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage all aspects of scripted and immersive development, from scriptwriting, character bibles, and series synopses to pilot delivery.
2. Coordinate with IFA offices, providing creative input to ensure project suitability at local, regional, and international levels.
3. Define format and content of projects prior to greenlighting.
4. Stay informed on market events and trends in scripted/immersive content; develop project plans for market presentation and talent scouting.
5. Maintain contacts with regional grant bodies, government agencies, and investors to facilitate funding.
6. Ensure quality control of all productions, making final decisions on development and pilot issues, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to standards.
7. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, hiring and overseeing suppliers to uphold IFA’s reputation.
8. Create budgets and schedules during development and green-light stages.
9. Oversee contracting and licensing procedures.
10. Allocate budgets to relevant teams and manage production budgets during filming.
11. Visit sets as needed to review production quality.
12. Coordinate with clients to meet milestones during production and delivery.
13. Approve or deny overages on projects in production.
14. Deliver all development and production deliverables, including scripts, pilots, cuts, and masters, on schedule.
15. Maintain best practices in communication with clients and in hiring creative and technical teams.